Werner's Weekly News
February 8-19
We're Learning...
Math:
We are still focusing on math facts (doubles, doubles+1, doubles+2). We have also been working on function machines, mental math strategies (such as subitizing)* and place value.
*Subitizing is being able to look at a group of dots, pictures, or shapes and know how
many there are without counting. This helps with mental math and computation.
Check out the Subitize Tree app for a fun way to practice subitizing with a lot of
different objects.
Writing:
We are nearing the end of our non-fiction writing unit. I love seeing the kids apply text-features that they see in books in their own writing. We are always working on handwriting and writing super sentences with uppercase letter, punctuation, and spaces.
Reading:
We have been working on putting words in ABC order this week. We have also reviewed r-controlled vowels and vowel teams through word work. Keep practicing sight words at home :)
Focus Quote:
"When life gives you lemons, make some lemonade."
We are learning to have positive attitudes and problem solve. :)
You probably noticed that there was not a homework menu this week due to the short week. We will resume homework next week. I encouraged the kids to read each night and practice math facts.
Arctic Expedition Room Transformation
We traveled to the "Arctic"!
Valentine's Day Party
Donors Choose Projects
Contact
Email: kwerner@zcs.k12.in.us
Phone: 317-873-1234 15204
Twitter: @mrswerner1