In Readers Workshop we talked about 3 ways to read a book. We started by reading books we already know like Pete The Cat and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. We know them so well that we can tell the whole story. Then we read books by looking at the pictures and telling what is happening in the pictures. We used wordless books to help us practice this. Finally, we read books by reading the words on the page. This last one is what we will be working on the most this year. But, it is important for students to realize how important the first two are for comprehension.
In Math, we looked at the numbers 4 and 5. We are able to recognize groups of four and five in different arrangements. We are beginning to work on the concept of 0.
In our Word Study block, we are practicing t, b, and f. We have a chant for each letter. Be sure to ask your child! We are learning the letter sounds and how to form the lowercase letters correctly. It is important for us to always practice writing the letters from the top to the bottom.
I have some great ways for you to practice letter and number formation at home. Outside, your child can practice writing in the ground with a stick or on the sidewalk with chalk. You could also use sticks or pebbles to make letters or numbers. In the tub, you can use soap crayons to write. Play-doh is a fun way to build letters and numbers. Finger paint or shaving cream can give your child a tactile way to practice formation.
A September Reading Log went home in your child's folder at the end of last week. Sometimes, parents find reading logs helpful to encourage reluctant readers. Reading to your child or having your child read to you can count towards completing the reading log. Completing it is optional, but if your child returns it at the end of the month, I will give him or her a prize.
Here are some of the books we read:
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