NOVEMBER 30TH-DECEMBER 4TH
SUNSHINE SHARES
“Bring What
You Got and
Put it in the
Pot!”
Making Stone Soup
Themes of the Week:
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Nutcracker/12 Days of Christmas/
Shapes and Symmetry/
First Grade Show Rehearsals
CHECK OUT THE
LEARNING RADIATING
FROM THE SUNSHINE
ROOM THIS WEEK!
Technology Pixie Project
to Retell Folktales
The SUNSHINES shared and collaborated to
make STONE SOUP! After reading this
wonderful folktale of working together,
the kids each contributed for this special treat in our class!
WRITING WORKSHOP
UNDERSTANDING LEARNING GOALS
VISIBLE LEARNING GOALS
Social Studies/Science/Health
READING
* We began rehearsals for our traditions and culture
show based on our interests! Each child will be
“assigned” a role in our show to show a unique
trait that is in one of our songs. * WE BEGAN READING THE FIRST VERSION
THE NUTCRACKER. WE ARE EXCITED TO
EXPLORE MANY VERSIONS AND COMPARE
AND CONTRAST THE STORIES. TECHNOLOGY
* WE CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL
READING AND CLASS READING GOALS.
HAVE YOUR SUNSHINE TALK TO YOU ABOUT
WHAT THEY ARE LEARNING, WHY THEY ARE
LEARNING IT, AND HOW THEY KNOW THEY
ARE SUCCESSFUL. WE HAVE REALLY BEEN
WORKING ON USING THIS LANGUAGE TO
HELP SCAFFOLD THEIR THINKING AND
CREATE PURPOSE FOR THEIR LEARNING.
* We continue to write narratives and transfer
them onto Pixie.
* We used the Smart Board to learn about the
past and the present.
* Continue to check out the learning links on my
webpage for extra support and practice at
Independent
home.
Practice Time
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WORD FAMILIES OF THE WEEK: EST/ELL
SUNSHINE WORDS OF THE WEEK: KNOW, EXTRA, QUICK
WRITING
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The Arts
* AFTER READING SEVERAL VERSIONS OF
“THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS,” THE
SUNSHINES BRAINSTORMED A LIST OF
IDEAS TO CREATE THEIR OWN! THEY
COLLABORATED WITH THEIR PEERS TO
CREATE A PAGE ON PIXIE TO GO INTO A
CLASS BOOK.
* After starting THE NUTCRACKER, we invited our
BIG BUDDIES to come to our room to help us build our
very own! Check out next week’s newsletter for
these amazing pictures!
Social Development
* We continue to work on using patience by being
mindful in the classroom.
* WE CONTINUE TO WORK ON ADDING
DETAILS AND ADJECTIVES TO OUR WORK
TO STRENGTHEN OUR WRITINGS.
Reminders and Upcoming Events
* Progress Reports went home on Friday,
November 20th. Please take the items in the
envelope out (they are yours to keep), sign the
front of the envelope, and return the white
envelope to school.
* Don’t forget that our First Grade Show is NEXT
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th at 7:00 p.m. We
can’t wait to show you are learning through
music, art, and movement!
* Please continue to check Progress Book for
updated information about your SHUNSHINE’S
learning throughout this Trimester.
* My teacher webpage continues to be updated
with pictures of our learning, upcoming events,
and practice links for the kids. The site is
http://www.dublinschools.net/
lindsaysimons.aspx
Sharing Our Writings
* THE SUNSHINES HAD MULTIPLE
OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE IN DIFFERENT
WAYS.
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Math
Games
M AT H
* IN MATH, THE SUNSHINES WORKED A
LOT WITH SHAPES THROUGHOUT THIS
WEEK. THE WEEK STARTED OFF WITH
THE STUDENTS BUILDING DIFFERENT
SHAPE PUZZLES AND COLLECTING DATA
ABOUT THEIR PICTURES.
* NEXT, THEY USED SHAPES TO CREATE A
SNOWFLAKE PATTERN.
* AFTER EXPLORING TANGRAMS,, THE
SUNSHINES USED THESE SPECIFIC
SHAPES TO CREATE HOLIDAY ART.
* WE TALKED A LOT ABOUT SYMMETRY
AND ALSO CREATED MORE HOLIDAY
ART.