Friday, November 7, 2014

During Reading Workshop....
  • We learned all the different things we can do when we read with a buddy!
    • Point to the pictures to tell a story.
    • Find sight words.
    • Solve tricky words.
    • Talk about our favorite part.
    • Act out the story and read using a storyteller voice.

During Writing Workshop...
  • We added to our pieces to make them more complete.
  • We made a thoughtful choice about our favorite piece.
  • We shared our favorite piece with our buddy.
  • We began to "fix and fancy-up" our favorite piece - adding labels, details, and color.
During Math Workshop...
  • We practiced counting by 1s and 10s during POP.
  • We practiced counting with 1:1 correspondence.
  • We learned a new way to play Roll and Record.
  • We practiced writing numbers 1-10.
Social Studies/Science:  We discussed Election Day and voting!  We began a new unit on Sink or Float.  We had two special guests visit us to talk about Diwali.  We made garlands to take home.