Mr. Garcia's Class Newsletter
Phonemic Awareness Month
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Did you know?
The pilgrims didn't use forks; they ate with spoons, knives, and their fingers.
The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds, about the size of a large dog.
Important Dates In November:
- 11/08 - Early Dismissal/Parent-Teacher Conferences
- 11/13 - 11/15 - Book Fair
- 11/19 - Community Helpers Visit
- 11/21 - 4th and 5th Grade Thanksgiving Program
- 11/22 - Thanksgiving Classroom Feast
- 11/25 - 11/29 - Thanksgiving Break: No School!
What's Going On in Mr. Garcia's Class This Month?
What is Phonemic Awareness?
Phonemic awareness is the understanding that spoken words are made up of individual sounds, which are called phonemes. A child who is phonemically aware is able to isolate sounds, manipulate the sounds, blend and segment the sounds into spoken and written words.
Activities That Promote Phonemic Awareness
"The Hungry Thing" by Jan Slepian
Rhyming Basket Activity
Visual Activities
Why Should Children Learn The Concept Of Rhyming?
Rhyming Is So Easy! (Sing Along)
What The Children Will Also Be Learning This Month!
Math: Counting from 1-10
This month my main objective in math is to introduce the numbers 1-10 and teach the students how to say the words that correspond to the number. I will be using concrete materials in class to assist the children in learning. The use of physical objects when learning how to count has proven to be a very effective method. My ultimate goal is to have all of my students able to count from 1 to 30 by the end of the year. To achieve this I will rely on my repetition of counting the numbers aloud in class and incorporating counting in everyday activities such as counting songs and physical activities.
Science: Characteristics that make an organisim
This month students will be introduced to basic science tools such as a hand lens and tools used for measurement. Students will learn to describe different characteristics of organisms such as color, size and shape. This lesson will describe an animal’s need for food, water, air and shelter and also a plant’s need for water, air, nutrients and light. Students will also learn the many differences and similarities between animals and other organisms.
Social Studies: Introducing Community Helpers
This month students will learn about the various types of helpers who serve their community along with the responsibilities they have. They will also learn about the different helpers within their school community such as principals, secretaries, nurses, custodians and other staff. I have also scheduled visits from local policemen and firemen to help explain their roles in the community.
Houston Cougar Elementary
Email: mrgarcia@hce.edu
Website: www.careisd/hce.edu
Location: 14000 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX
Phone: (281) 555-3487