Elm Class Update
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Water in the Sensory Table
We are looking forward to creating new sensory experiences in this space soon.
Giving School Tours
These students have returned to our classroom to support in writing as well. We are enjoying building relationships with these leaders.
Block Building
The Planet Earth by the Elm Class
Their work is now hanging in the main office next to Todd's desk. Please stop by to see it in person when you visit Compass.
Math Games
We hope that you enjoy playing these games at home to support your child's understanding of greater than and less than .
Guided Literacy
This week, we practiced being word detectives in order to solve words.
Readers monitor themselves as they read. We correct our mistakes and reread to make sure we understand a text. First graders are also working on this skill.
When students came upon a word they did not know, they ask themselves:
- Does that sound right? (Do the sounds match the letters in the word)
- Does that look right? (Does the word look like the word that you read)
- Does that make sense? (Does what you read make sense in this story)
We also look for clues in the pictures and parts of words that we know.
When reading with your child, model asking them these questions when you come to a tricky word. Celebrate when they check themselves on their own!
We Love Community Gathering!
Help Care for the Elm Class
Please get in touch and we can let you know what each plan needs.
First Grade Still Needs Sand and Rocks
First graders will get to see how they help a living system grow!