During reading we learned that readers...

• Point under each word (with their finger or pointer).
• Say the words that they know (sight words, word families, etc.).
• Use sticky notes to mark the places where they find words that they know.
• Look at the picture to try to solve the words they don't know.
• Use letter sounds to try to solve the words that they don't know.

** New sight words went home earlier this week.  Everyone is doing a fantastic job with their words!

During writing we learned that writers...

• Are like scientists - they notice details in the world around them.
• Take nature walks and collect items to look closely at and write about.
• Look closely at items and draw all the details - shape, color, even the tiny hole in a leaf.
• Label like a scientist using words like; pointy, bumpy, flat, thick.

During math the class helped me take inventory of our classroom supplies.  We completed an activity called Inventory Bags. Students counted materials in a bag with a partner.  They drew the contents of their bag and wrote how much was inside.  We also continued our math centers routine - The Counting Jar, Grab and Count, Button Match-Up, Counting Book, Pattern blocks and Geoblocks.  We discussed our November calendar and special holidays/birthdays.  

Science/Social Studies - We continued to talk about our 5 senses and how they help us write like scientists. We talked about body bubbles and how it makes others uncomfortable when you enter their personal space.

REMINDERS:

• As the weather gets colder, please remember to send your child to school with a jacket.  Also, please pack a hat/gloves.
• Please pack a nutritious and filling snack for your child each day.
• Thank you to our MYSTERY READERS!  Please make sure to check the schedule!