Kraft Class Update
12-10-15
The Mousetrap Machine Show
Reading: Super Kids
The memory words are oh, any, day, good, very, and want. Please practice spelling these words correctly, as well as reading these words with ease at home. The sound spelling pattern is the “sneaky e” that makes the vowel sound in the middle of the word say its name (cake, these, bike, bone, flute).
*A packet of activities that connect to this week’s skills was sent home in Friday Folders. Enjoy!
While reading with your children every night, please discuss/point out memory words, spelling patterns, and ask them questions about the book they read.
Writing: Publish
We are nearing the end of our Informative Writing Unit. At the end of every unit the students take one story they are extremely proud and “publish” their work by adding a colorful title page. Next week we will write one last teaching book that I will collect to assess their growth in informative writing.
Weekly Reminders
Please send box tops to school. Thank you for your support!
A new reading log went home today (inside Friday Folder). If your child forgot to turn their log in, please send it to school on Monday.
Scholastic Books orders can be placed online. These orders are due December 18. To order online, click here. The classroom code is PCVG8.
Check out the selection of animated books at TumbleBooks, provided by the Woodridge Public Library. (*A library card is needed to access this awesome website.)
Practice Math Facts at home by logging into XtraMath.
Practice math skills using IXL.
Reward your child for working hard on their math facts by playing math games on SumDog.
Use Scootpad to practice English Language Arts skills at home. Visit Scootpad (their login is taped inside their binder)
Practice weekly sound patters and memory words on the Super Kids interactive website.
Use typing club to practice typing at home.
Need a new login sheet for any of the websites listed above? Email me and I will send home a new form!
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