Week 18- Polar Bears

This week we will be reading a nonfiction book about polar bears. We will also be reading another book by our focus author, Jan Brett-The Three Snow Bears. This is a version of the familiar 3 Bears story that is set in the Arctic. We will continue practicing making connections and comparisons between texts.

This week, our nonfiction writing expands to include more specific details as we gather and sort facts by subgroups. This is helping lay the foundation for understanding "main idea".

In math, we continue to explore numbers 10-20 with an emphasis on understanding these numbers as "10 and some more". 

We will have a special guest coming in on Monday to reinforce proper hand washing.

We are expanding our Habits of Discussion to include a focus on really building on what others are saying. Here are some sentence starters that you can model using and encourage your child to use:
* I agree...
* I disagree...
* That makes me think about...
* I wonder...
* Tell me more about...

We will soon be beginning our Desert Animal Research Project which involves the students making a diorama in addition to a written report. Each child will need a small/regular shoe box (please no extra large/boot type). If you have an extra you don't mind sending in, it is always appreciated as not everyone is able to send a shoe box in. We will also need sandpaper, green and blue felt, and rocks.

We have a special event coming up next week:

Oasis Academy Math Night!

When: Tuesday, January 30th, 5:30 pm

Where: Cafeteria (then break out to grade level rooms)

Who: All parents and students of Oasis Academy

Why: To obtain at-home math activities for students and to support your child's love of math!! 

Take home sets of Mini Eraser Activities will be available for Kindergarten families.  Stop by our classroom to try out some activities and to pick up your child's own set to keep. In addition to the materials, I will be sharing directions and helpful tips, so please be prompt when we break out so you can hear the details.

HOMEWORK
Reading:
10 minutes each night. Reading can include reading stories, the poems in the binder, sight words, and working on alphabet letter sound fluency.

Math:
Remember, math should be done for 10 minutes each night.

Monday- D.4 Show numbers on ten frames - up to 20

Tuesday- D.5 Represent numbers - up to 20
Wednesday- D.6 Count up - up to 20

Thursday- D.9 Number lines - up to 20