OCTOBER 19TH-23RD
SUNSHINE SHARES
CHECK OUT THE
LEARNING RADIATING
FROM THE SUNSHINE
ROOM THIS WEEK!
Narrative Writing
Sharing Experiences
Themes of the Week:
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Pumpkins/Geometry (2D/3D Shapes)
Making 10/Reading Strategies/
Narrative Writing
The SUNSHINES had a Fall-tastic week of fun!
Throughout this week, they continued to work
on their narrative writings, learned about 2D
and 3D shapes, and practiced reading stamina.
WORD STUDY
LEAF CREATIONS
FIRE SAFETY
Social Studies/Science/Health
READING
* Concord Fire Department came to share fire
safety tips.
* DURING GUIDED READING GROUPS,
WE CONTINUE TO WORK
INDIVIDUALLY ON TARGETED READING
SKILLS. WE ASSESSED DIFFERENT
SKILLS THAT WILL BE SHARED AT
CONFERENCES.
* We continued to read books, make observations,
and participate in class discussions about the life
cycle of pumpkins.
TECHNOLOGY
* WE CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
GLOBAL READ ALOUD. WE HAVE
COLLABORATED WITH CLASSROOMS
AROUND THE COUNTRY TO SHARE OUR
THOUGHTS, OPINIONS, AND RESPONSES
TO THE DESIGNATED BOOK.
* We started a class collaboration to make a
book on Pixie. We used the mentor text of YES
DAY! as a guide to model.
LETTERS OF THE WEEK: AP/ASH
Read to Self
Building Reading Stamina *
SUNSHINE WORDS OF THE WEEK: DO, PLAY
!
* After using narrative transition words, the
SUNSHINES described the life cycle of a
pumpkin and made a pumpkin to match it.
* The SUNSHINES continue to talk about how
to respect their peers by listening when they
are talking. Mrs. Cellar came into our room
and conducted another lesson on being
mindful. Ask your SUNSHINE about mindful
minutes.
* AFTER READING YES DAY! THE SUNSHINES
COLLABORATED TO MAKE A CLASS BOOK
ON PIXIE. THEY WROTE A SENTENCE TO
MATCH THE PATTERN OF THE TEXT, ADDED
A BACKGROUND, AND CREATED A PICTURE
TO MATCH THEIR WORDS.
Reminders and Upcoming Events
* Please continue to check my webpage for
weekly updates of classroom activities and our
learning. This site is http://
www.dublinschools.net/lindsaysimons.aspx.
Question of the Day
* The new IMAGE OF THE WEEK/Reading Response is
on the webpage for you to comment on at home.
* THE SUNSHINES WROTE ABOUT THE
DIFFERENT STAGES OF HOW A PUMPKIN
GROWS AND USED TRANSITION WORDS
TO CONNECT THE EVENTS.
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M AT H
* WE READ SEVERAL BOOKS
THAT HIGHLIGHTED 2D AND 3D
SHAPES. THE SUNSHINES
COLLABORATED WITH A
PARTNER TO SORT, DISCUSS,
AND SHARE WAYS TO
ORGANIZE SHAPES BASED ON A
RULE.
* Conferences are this Thursday and next Tuesday!
Please continue to check Progress Book for updated
information on your child’s learning.
* Our classroom is in need of the following items:
crayons, watercolors, Elmer’s Glue, and sheet
protectors. We appreciate any donation! Thank you
in advance!
* SAVE THE DATE: The first grade will be having a
special performance on December 10th at 7:00 p.m.
interests. We
* WE FINISHED A NARRATIVE WRITING
ABOUT A TOPIC THAT IS IN OUR HEADS
AND HEARTS. WE FOCUSED ON ADDING
MORE INFORMATION AND USING
TRANSITION WORDS TO PUMP UP OUR
SENTENCES. YOU WILL GET TO SEE THESE
PIECES AT CONFERENCES.
Social Development
hope to see you there!
WRITING
*
The Arts
to celebrate our uniqueness and
WE CONTINUE TO PRACTICE FLUENCY
WITH READING OUR POETRY
NOTEBOOKS AND FAMILIAR TEXTS.
Math Games
* WE CONTINUE TO HAVE MATH
CHOICE TIME. THIS TIME
ALLOWS THE KIDS TO CHOOSE A
MATH GAME TO PRACTICE
FLUENCY OF ADDITION AND