Week of February 17th
Number Corner this Month:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
*Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
*Count within 1000, starting and ending with any given pair of numbers 2.NBT.2 Skip-count by 10s and 100s up to 1000
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals and in expanded form
*Use strategies based on place value, properties of operations, or the relationship between addition and subtraction to add fluently with sums to 100
*Add three and four 2-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations
*Add and subtract with sums and minuends to
*Mentally add or subtract 10 and 100 to or from any 3-digit number between 100 and 900
*Explain why strategies for adding and subtracting 2- and 3-digit numbers work, using place value and the properties of operations
*Represent whole numbers as lengths on a number line
*Make a pictograph or a bar graph to represent a data set with up to 4 categories
*Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and comparison problems using data shown on a bar graph with up to 4 categories
*Partition a rectangle into 2 equal parts and use the terms halves and half of to talk about the 2 equal parts
*Demonstrate an understanding that equal parts of identical wholes do not have to be the same shape
Math:
We began Unit 6 this week. Please click on the link below for the family letter.
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/family/PAR-BR2-U6V.pdf
Phonics:
The Unit 11 family letter came home on Wednesday. Due to the shortened weeks, our spelling test will not be until Wednesday, March 4th. Please continue to review the extra practice exercises and trick words with your child.
Writing:
We finished our informational book on community helpers. I will share these at conferences.
Reading:
For the past two weeks we have been learning how to write a summary for fiction text. We use the following to help us write summaries:
Somebody (characters and setting)
Wanted (what does the character want or what is the characters goal?)
But (What is the problem in the story or what is keeping the character form his/her goal?)
So (What is the solution to the problem or how does the character reach their goal?)
Then (how does the story end, what is the central message?)
Next week we will work on writing summaries for informational text.
Social Studies:
We learned about 3 types of communities: Urban, Suburban and Rural. The students have been working in groups to create one of these types of communities.
Upcoming Events
NO SCHOOL
Thursday, March 5th
Friday, March 6th
Mary Poppins field trip to Cherry Creek High School: Wednesday, March 4th. We will be walking to the high school, so please have your child dress appropriately.
Choir performance: Thursday, March 12th
Number Corner this Month:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
*Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
*Count within 1000, starting and ending with any given pair of numbers 2.NBT.2 Skip-count by 10s and 100s up to 1000
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals and in expanded form
*Use strategies based on place value, properties of operations, or the relationship between addition and subtraction to add fluently with sums to 100
*Add three and four 2-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations
*Add and subtract with sums and minuends to
*Mentally add or subtract 10 and 100 to or from any 3-digit number between 100 and 900
*Explain why strategies for adding and subtracting 2- and 3-digit numbers work, using place value and the properties of operations
*Represent whole numbers as lengths on a number line
*Make a pictograph or a bar graph to represent a data set with up to 4 categories
*Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and comparison problems using data shown on a bar graph with up to 4 categories
*Partition a rectangle into 2 equal parts and use the terms halves and half of to talk about the 2 equal parts
*Demonstrate an understanding that equal parts of identical wholes do not have to be the same shape
Math:
We began Unit 6 this week. Please click on the link below for the family letter.
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/family/PAR-BR2-U6V.pdf
Phonics:
The Unit 11 family letter came home on Wednesday. Due to the shortened weeks, our spelling test will not be until Wednesday, March 4th. Please continue to review the extra practice exercises and trick words with your child.
Writing:
We finished our informational book on community helpers. I will share these at conferences.
Reading:
For the past two weeks we have been learning how to write a summary for fiction text. We use the following to help us write summaries:
Somebody (characters and setting)
Wanted (what does the character want or what is the characters goal?)
But (What is the problem in the story or what is keeping the character form his/her goal?)
So (What is the solution to the problem or how does the character reach their goal?)
Then (how does the story end, what is the central message?)
Next week we will work on writing summaries for informational text.
Social Studies:
We learned about 3 types of communities: Urban, Suburban and Rural. The students have been working in groups to create one of these types of communities.
Upcoming Events
NO SCHOOL
Thursday, March 5th
Friday, March 6th
Mary Poppins field trip to Cherry Creek High School: Wednesday, March 4th. We will be walking to the high school, so please have your child dress appropriately.
Choir performance: Thursday, March 12th
Week of January 20th
Number Corner this Month:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
*Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
*Count within 1000, starting and ending with any given pair of numbers 2.NBT.2 Skip-count by 10s and 100s up to 1000
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals and in expanded form
*Use strategies based on place value, properties of operations, or the relationship between addition and subtraction to add fluently with sums to 100
*Add three and four 2-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations
*Add and subtract with sums and minuends to
*Mentally add or subtract 10 and 100 to or from any 3-digit number between 100 and 900
*Explain why strategies for adding and subtracting 2- and 3-digit numbers work, using place value and the properties of operations
*Represent whole numbers as lengths on a number line
*Make a pictograph or a bar graph to represent a data set with up to 4 categories
*Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and comparison problems using data shown on a bar graph with up to 4 categories
*Partition a rectangle into 2 equal parts and use the terms halves and half of to talk about the 2 equal parts
*Demonstrate an understanding that equal parts of identical wholes do not have to be the same shape
Math:
We began Unit 5. Click on the link below to view the family letter
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/family/PAR-BR2-U5.pdf
Writing:
We started writing another narrative this week. Our focus for this narrative is to show- not tell, use transition words and learn how to write strong endings.
Phonics:
We are working with “r –controlled” vowels, ir, er, and ur. This is a challenging unit because all the sounds are the same. When the test comes home in two weeks it will look a little different in terms of grading. This unit is just to expose 2nd graders to the sounds of those vowels with r. The family letter came home on Tuesday.
Reading:
We are finishing up finding the main idea, with supporting details, in informational text.
Science:
We are continuing our unit on plants and animals. We have learned what both need to survive and have been making observations on our plants and terrariums.
Next Week Specials: STEAM
Number Corner this Month:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
*Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
*Count within 1000, starting and ending with any given pair of numbers 2.NBT.2 Skip-count by 10s and 100s up to 1000
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals and in expanded form
*Use strategies based on place value, properties of operations, or the relationship between addition and subtraction to add fluently with sums to 100
*Add three and four 2-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations
*Add and subtract with sums and minuends to
*Mentally add or subtract 10 and 100 to or from any 3-digit number between 100 and 900
*Explain why strategies for adding and subtracting 2- and 3-digit numbers work, using place value and the properties of operations
*Represent whole numbers as lengths on a number line
*Make a pictograph or a bar graph to represent a data set with up to 4 categories
*Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and comparison problems using data shown on a bar graph with up to 4 categories
*Partition a rectangle into 2 equal parts and use the terms halves and half of to talk about the 2 equal parts
*Demonstrate an understanding that equal parts of identical wholes do not have to be the same shape
Math:
We began Unit 5. Click on the link below to view the family letter
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/family/PAR-BR2-U5.pdf
Writing:
We started writing another narrative this week. Our focus for this narrative is to show- not tell, use transition words and learn how to write strong endings.
Phonics:
We are working with “r –controlled” vowels, ir, er, and ur. This is a challenging unit because all the sounds are the same. When the test comes home in two weeks it will look a little different in terms of grading. This unit is just to expose 2nd graders to the sounds of those vowels with r. The family letter came home on Tuesday.
Reading:
We are finishing up finding the main idea, with supporting details, in informational text.
Science:
We are continuing our unit on plants and animals. We have learned what both need to survive and have been making observations on our plants and terrariums.
Next Week Specials: STEAM
Week of January 6th
Happy New Year!
Number Corner this Month:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
*Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
*Count within 1000, starting and ending with any given pair of numbers 2.NBT.2 Skip-count by 10s and 100s up to 1000
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals and in expanded form
*Use strategies based on place value, properties of operations, or the relationship between addition and subtraction to add fluently with sums to 100
*Add three and four 2-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations
*Add and subtract with sums and minuends to
*Mentally add or subtract 10 and 100 to or from any 3-digit number between 100 and 900
*Explain why strategies for adding and subtracting 2- and 3-digit numbers work, using place value and the properties of operations
*Represent whole numbers as lengths on a number line
*Make a pictograph or a bar graph to represent a data set with up to 4 categories
*Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and comparison problems using data shown on a bar graph with up to 4 categories
*Partition a rectangle into 2 equal parts and use the terms halves and half of to talk about the 2 equal parts
*Demonstrate an understanding that equal parts of identical wholes do not have to be the same shape
Math:
We are continuing to work with measuring objects in inches, feet and yards. We are also comparing heights of objects. We are also discovering that our answer will be a smaller number if we measure with a yardstick and a larger number if we measure with a ruler.
Writing:
We are creating an opinion piece on how we can make the world a better place. We are learning how to write a quote lead and use transition words between ideas. We publish our final piece by typing them on a google document.
Phonics:
This week we focused on the ‘ar” and ‘or’ r- controlled vowels. Our trick words this week are:
World
Answer
Eye
Reading:
We are working on identifying the main idea in non-fiction text. We are finding details to support the main idea.
Science
This week we planted ryegrass and alfalfa. We are learning about the parts of plants and their jobs.
Next Week Specials: Gym
Happy New Year!
Number Corner this Month:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
*Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
*Count within 1000, starting and ending with any given pair of numbers 2.NBT.2 Skip-count by 10s and 100s up to 1000
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals and in expanded form
*Use strategies based on place value, properties of operations, or the relationship between addition and subtraction to add fluently with sums to 100
*Add three and four 2-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations
*Add and subtract with sums and minuends to
*Mentally add or subtract 10 and 100 to or from any 3-digit number between 100 and 900
*Explain why strategies for adding and subtracting 2- and 3-digit numbers work, using place value and the properties of operations
*Represent whole numbers as lengths on a number line
*Make a pictograph or a bar graph to represent a data set with up to 4 categories
*Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and comparison problems using data shown on a bar graph with up to 4 categories
*Partition a rectangle into 2 equal parts and use the terms halves and half of to talk about the 2 equal parts
*Demonstrate an understanding that equal parts of identical wholes do not have to be the same shape
Math:
We are continuing to work with measuring objects in inches, feet and yards. We are also comparing heights of objects. We are also discovering that our answer will be a smaller number if we measure with a yardstick and a larger number if we measure with a ruler.
Writing:
We are creating an opinion piece on how we can make the world a better place. We are learning how to write a quote lead and use transition words between ideas. We publish our final piece by typing them on a google document.
Phonics:
This week we focused on the ‘ar” and ‘or’ r- controlled vowels. Our trick words this week are:
World
Answer
Eye
Reading:
We are working on identifying the main idea in non-fiction text. We are finding details to support the main idea.
Science
This week we planted ryegrass and alfalfa. We are learning about the parts of plants and their jobs.
Next Week Specials: Gym
Week of December 9th
Number Corner this month:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
*Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
*Demonstrate an understanding that the digits in a 3-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones
*Skip-count by 10s and 100s within
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals, words, and in expanded form
*Add three 2-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations
*Add and subtract with sums and minuends to 1000
*Mentally add or subtract 10 or 100 to any 3-digit number between 100 and 900 2.MD.10 Make a pictograph and a bar graph to represent a data set with up to 4 categories, and solve simple put-together, take-apart, and comparison problems using the data
*Recognize shapes having specified attribute 2.G.1 Identify polygons, including triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, and decagons, and simple closed curves, including circles and ellipses *Partition circles, rectangles, and other shapes into 2 equal parts, and use the terms halves and half to talk about the 2 equal parts
Math:
Please click on the link below for an overview of Unit 4
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/family/PAR-BR2-U4.pdf
This week we worked on the following skills:
We are taking the Unit 7 test today. We will have no phonics next week. We will resume after winter break.
Writing:
Students planned and drafted a rough draft of their Fairy tale. We will continue to work on our final drafts next week. The students are very excited to share their stories!
Reading:
We read two different version of Little Red Riding Hood. We then compared and contrasted the two stories using a double bubble map. We looked and the main idea of each story, from what point of view the stories were told and the details that were the same and different in each story.
Number Corner this month:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
*Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
*Demonstrate an understanding that the digits in a 3-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones
*Skip-count by 10s and 100s within
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals, words, and in expanded form
*Add three 2-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations
*Add and subtract with sums and minuends to 1000
*Mentally add or subtract 10 or 100 to any 3-digit number between 100 and 900 2.MD.10 Make a pictograph and a bar graph to represent a data set with up to 4 categories, and solve simple put-together, take-apart, and comparison problems using the data
*Recognize shapes having specified attribute 2.G.1 Identify polygons, including triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, and decagons, and simple closed curves, including circles and ellipses *Partition circles, rectangles, and other shapes into 2 equal parts, and use the terms halves and half to talk about the 2 equal parts
Math:
Please click on the link below for an overview of Unit 4
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/family/PAR-BR2-U4.pdf
This week we worked on the following skills:
- Select and us the appropriate tool for measuring length of an object
- Measure the length of an object in feet, inches and yards
- Measure the circumference of objects
- Estimate the length of objects
- 12 inches = 1 foot
- 3 feet= 36 inches= 1 yard
We are taking the Unit 7 test today. We will have no phonics next week. We will resume after winter break.
Writing:
Students planned and drafted a rough draft of their Fairy tale. We will continue to work on our final drafts next week. The students are very excited to share their stories!
Reading:
We read two different version of Little Red Riding Hood. We then compared and contrasted the two stories using a double bubble map. We looked and the main idea of each story, from what point of view the stories were told and the details that were the same and different in each story.
Week of December 2nd
Number Corner this month:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
*Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
*Demonstrate an understanding that the digits in a 3-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones
*Skip-count by 10s and 100s within
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals, words, and in expanded form
*Add three 2-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations
*Add and subtract with sums and minuends to 1000
*Mentally add or subtract 10 or 100 to any 3-digit number between 100 and 900 2.MD.10 Make a pictograph and a bar graph to represent a data set with up to 4 categories, and solve simple put-together, take-apart, and comparison problems using the data
*Recognize shapes having specified attribute 2.G.1 Identify polygons, including triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, and decagons, and simple closed curves, including circles and ellipses *Partition circles, rectangles, and other shapes into 2 equal parts, and use the terms halves and half to talk about the 2 equal parts
Math:
We took our Unit test. They will be coming home today.
We are on unit 7 of fundations. The family letter was sent home on Monday. Please read for ideas to practice with your child at home. We are working on multisyllabic words that have both open and closed syllables in them. Our next test will be Friday, December 13th
Trick Words:
Why, large, change, city, every, family
Writing:
We had so much fun learning about poetry this week! We learned how to write following poems:
Acrostic
Haiku
Bio
Cinquain
Diamante
Today, your child will be bringing home their poetry book with a collection of poems they wrote!
Reading:
We have been exploring the genre of Fairy Tales. We explored the elements that make a story a fairy tale and compared the elements with several books we read to determine if it was a fairy tale. In addition, we looked at the problem and solution, along with the lesson/moral in each fairy tale.
Student council is holding a coat drive. They are collecting gently used coats, hats and mittens to donate to people in need.
Please click on the link below. Nurse Molly has provided this information to help everyone stay healthy this flu season
https://www.uchealth.org/today/norovirus-and-hand-sanitizer/
Number Corner this month:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
*Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
*Demonstrate an understanding that the digits in a 3-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones
*Skip-count by 10s and 100s within
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals, words, and in expanded form
*Add three 2-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations
*Add and subtract with sums and minuends to 1000
*Mentally add or subtract 10 or 100 to any 3-digit number between 100 and 900 2.MD.10 Make a pictograph and a bar graph to represent a data set with up to 4 categories, and solve simple put-together, take-apart, and comparison problems using the data
*Recognize shapes having specified attribute 2.G.1 Identify polygons, including triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, and decagons, and simple closed curves, including circles and ellipses *Partition circles, rectangles, and other shapes into 2 equal parts, and use the terms halves and half to talk about the 2 equal parts
Math:
We took our Unit test. They will be coming home today.
- We also worked on the following skills:Learned about probability
- Explain strategies for adding two digit numbers
- Model and describe division situations in which sets are separated into equal parts.
We are on unit 7 of fundations. The family letter was sent home on Monday. Please read for ideas to practice with your child at home. We are working on multisyllabic words that have both open and closed syllables in them. Our next test will be Friday, December 13th
Trick Words:
Why, large, change, city, every, family
Writing:
We had so much fun learning about poetry this week! We learned how to write following poems:
Acrostic
Haiku
Bio
Cinquain
Diamante
Today, your child will be bringing home their poetry book with a collection of poems they wrote!
Reading:
We have been exploring the genre of Fairy Tales. We explored the elements that make a story a fairy tale and compared the elements with several books we read to determine if it was a fairy tale. In addition, we looked at the problem and solution, along with the lesson/moral in each fairy tale.
Student council is holding a coat drive. They are collecting gently used coats, hats and mittens to donate to people in need.
Please click on the link below. Nurse Molly has provided this information to help everyone stay healthy this flu season
https://www.uchealth.org/today/norovirus-and-hand-sanitizer/
Week of November 11th
Here are the skills covered in November’s Number Corner:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
*Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
* Skip-count by 10s and 100s up to 1000
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals, words, and in expanded form
*Mentally add 10 or 100 to any 3-digit number between 100 and 900
*Measure the length of an object twice, using a different unit each time
*Describe how the size of the unit used to measure an object’s length relates to the measurement of the object’s length
*Tell and write time to the nearest 5 minutes on an analog and a digital clock
Math
Phonics:
Unit 6 family letter was sent home on Monday. We will take the spelling test on Friday, November 22nd.
Here are the trick words for this unit:
Use, often, house, move, right together, place
Writing:
We wrote our 2nd narrative of the year. The focus for this narrative was to show- not tell, in our writing. We learned how to paint a picture in our reader’s head through strong word choice, adjectives and detailed descriptions. We also learned how to include similes and metaphors in our writing.
Reading:
We learned how to infer the meaning of unknown words in text. We learned how to use context clues, known parts of words and our schema to help us figure out the meaning.
Next Week Specials: Music
Philanthropy Club is collecting donations to create Thanksgiving baskets for families in need. Second grade is assigned to bring in muffin and cornbread mix. Please help if you are able!
Here are the skills covered in November’s Number Corner:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
*Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
* Skip-count by 10s and 100s up to 1000
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals, words, and in expanded form
*Mentally add 10 or 100 to any 3-digit number between 100 and 900
*Measure the length of an object twice, using a different unit each time
*Describe how the size of the unit used to measure an object’s length relates to the measurement of the object’s length
*Tell and write time to the nearest 5 minutes on an analog and a digital clock
Math
- Solve one-step subtraction story problems minuends to 100 with unknown numbers in all positions
- Skip count by 5’s and 10;s within 1000
- Represent whole numbers on an open number line
- Add two- digit numbers using the split strategy
- Solve subtraction story problems on an open numberline
Phonics:
Unit 6 family letter was sent home on Monday. We will take the spelling test on Friday, November 22nd.
Here are the trick words for this unit:
Use, often, house, move, right together, place
Writing:
We wrote our 2nd narrative of the year. The focus for this narrative was to show- not tell, in our writing. We learned how to paint a picture in our reader’s head through strong word choice, adjectives and detailed descriptions. We also learned how to include similes and metaphors in our writing.
Reading:
We learned how to infer the meaning of unknown words in text. We learned how to use context clues, known parts of words and our schema to help us figure out the meaning.
Next Week Specials: Music
Philanthropy Club is collecting donations to create Thanksgiving baskets for families in need. Second grade is assigned to bring in muffin and cornbread mix. Please help if you are able!
Week of October 21st
Number Corner
Her are the skills and concepts addressed in September Number Corner
Math:
We finished up Unit 2 this week. We will be having a project based learning next week with pumpkins. If you volunteered to donate a pumpkin, please make sure it is here by Monday!
Writing:
We have been working hard on readrach for our weather reports. We began working on our projects and information to present to you next week! There is still time. There is still time to bring in materials for your child to create a visual for their presentation. If you do so, please begin the project at home, as we will only have Monday remaining to complete it.
Reading:
We are learning how to infer as we read fiction text. We learned that an inference is not something that the author tells us. We use the following to make and inference:
Schema + Text clues = inference.
Spelling:
Unit 5 focuses on spelling multi syllabic words. Our trick words for this week are:
Water
Knew
Know
Our next spelling test will be Friday, November 1st.
Next week specials: GYM
Number Corner
Her are the skills and concepts addressed in September Number Corner
- basic addition and subtraction facts to 20 and subtraction story problems.
- Making observations about the emerging patterns on the calendar markers, generate equations to match the markers or the story problems on the markers, and predict future markers.
- Practice telling time on an analog clock
- Knowing the difference between a.m hours and p.m hours
- explore odd and even numbers by examining and constructing tile arrays
- Practice Zero, Count on and Count back addition strategies
Math:
We finished up Unit 2 this week. We will be having a project based learning next week with pumpkins. If you volunteered to donate a pumpkin, please make sure it is here by Monday!
Writing:
We have been working hard on readrach for our weather reports. We began working on our projects and information to present to you next week! There is still time. There is still time to bring in materials for your child to create a visual for their presentation. If you do so, please begin the project at home, as we will only have Monday remaining to complete it.
Reading:
We are learning how to infer as we read fiction text. We learned that an inference is not something that the author tells us. We use the following to make and inference:
Schema + Text clues = inference.
Spelling:
Unit 5 focuses on spelling multi syllabic words. Our trick words for this week are:
Water
Knew
Know
Our next spelling test will be Friday, November 1st.
Next week specials: GYM
Week of September 30th
Number Corner:
Here are the skills and concepts addressed in October Number Corner:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
* Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
* Identify, describe, and extend number patterns
*Skip-count by 5s, 10s, and 100s within 1000
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals
*Compare pairs of 3-digit numbers and use >, =, and < symbols to record the comparisons
Tell and write time to the nearest 5 minutes on analog and digital clocks
Math:
We are learning the meaning of and how to add the following suffixes to base words:
S, es, ing, ed, est and er.
Please refer to the Unit 3 letter, sent home on Monday, for more detailed information.
Trick Words this week: their, even and animal.
Our next spelling test will be Thursday, October 10th
Writing:
We learned how to take information from non-fiction text and summarize it in our own words to teach others. We included non-fiction features in our writing to help our reader understand important information.
Reading:
We are continuing to learn how to navigate non-fiction text and use the features to better comprehend what the text is trying to teach us.
Number Corner:
Here are the skills and concepts addressed in October Number Corner:
*Fluently add and subtract with sums and minuends to 20 using mental strategies
*Find the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns, using addition
* Write an equation to represent the total number of objects in an array with up to 5 rows and 5 columns as the sum of equal addends
* Identify, describe, and extend number patterns
*Skip-count by 5s, 10s, and 100s within 1000
*Read and write numbers to 1000 represented with numerals
*Compare pairs of 3-digit numbers and use >, =, and < symbols to record the comparisons
Tell and write time to the nearest 5 minutes on analog and digital clocks
Math:
- Measured lengths of several objects uses
- Represented lengths of objects as whole numbers on a number line
- Skip- counted by 5s and 10s within 1,000
- Mentally added 10 to any 3- digit number between 100-1,000
- Used strategies based on place value, properties of operations, or the relationship between addition and subtraction to add fluently to sums of 100
- Learned how to show work by skip counting on a number line to solve addition problems.
We are learning the meaning of and how to add the following suffixes to base words:
S, es, ing, ed, est and er.
Please refer to the Unit 3 letter, sent home on Monday, for more detailed information.
Trick Words this week: their, even and animal.
Our next spelling test will be Thursday, October 10th
Writing:
We learned how to take information from non-fiction text and summarize it in our own words to teach others. We included non-fiction features in our writing to help our reader understand important information.
Reading:
We are continuing to learn how to navigate non-fiction text and use the features to better comprehend what the text is trying to teach us.
Week of September 16th
Number Corner
Her are the skills and concepts addressed in September Number Corner
Math:
We worked on the following concepts:
Writing:
Using our understanding of character traits, we will be learned how to write persuasive letters and explain characters that we enjoy from stories we have read as a class! We used evidence from the text to support the character traits we chose.
Reading:
we analyzed character traits for two characters named Lulu and Fleischman from a read aloud book called Lulu Walks the Dogs. We talked about interior and exterior character traits. As well as how events in a story can change a characters traits during the book. We use STAR to determine a character’s traits
S- What the Character says
T-What the Character thinks
A-What the character does (actions
R- What other characters say about him/her (relationships)
Phonics:
We took our Unit 2 test today. Look for the Unit 3 parent letter to come home on Monday
Next Week Specials: Gym
Library Checkout is on Tuesday
Number Corner
Her are the skills and concepts addressed in September Number Corner
- basic addition and subtraction facts to 20 and subtraction story problems.
- Making observations about the emerging patterns on the calendar markers, generate equations to match the markers or the story problems on the markers, and predict future markers.
- Practice telling time on an analogl clock
- Knowing the difference between a.m hours and p.m hours
- explore odd and even numbers by examining and constructing tile arrays
- Practice Zero, Count on and Count back addition strategies
Math:
We worked on the following concepts:
- Demonstrate that 3-digit numbers represent amounts of hundreds, tens and ones
- 100 can be thought of as a bundle of group of 10 tens
- Read numbers up to 1,000
- Compare groups of 3 digit numbers with >, < or =
Writing:
Using our understanding of character traits, we will be learned how to write persuasive letters and explain characters that we enjoy from stories we have read as a class! We used evidence from the text to support the character traits we chose.
Reading:
we analyzed character traits for two characters named Lulu and Fleischman from a read aloud book called Lulu Walks the Dogs. We talked about interior and exterior character traits. As well as how events in a story can change a characters traits during the book. We use STAR to determine a character’s traits
S- What the Character says
T-What the Character thinks
A-What the character does (actions
R- What other characters say about him/her (relationships)
Phonics:
We took our Unit 2 test today. Look for the Unit 3 parent letter to come home on Monday
Next Week Specials: Gym
Library Checkout is on Tuesday
Week of September 9th
Her are the skills and concepts addressed in September Number Corner
We have been learning how to ask questions prior, during and after reading. Asking questions helps us understand our story better and think deeper about the events, characters’ actions and lessons the author is trying to convey. There is an informational letter coming home today about our new reading assessment, IRLA. Please check your child's green folder.
Phonics:
In this unit we are working on the “floss” rule and glued sounds.. Please refer to the family letter sent home on Monday for specific rules we are working on. The phonics packet we send home each week is optional practice. It does not need to be turned in.
Next Week's Specials: Music
Please turn in your permission and money for our field to the Elizabeth Pumpkin Patch on Friday, October 11th.
Her are the skills and concepts addressed in September Number Corner
- basic addition and subtraction facts to 20 and subtraction story problems.
- Making observations about the emerging patterns on the calendar markers, generate equations to match the markers or the story problems on the markers, and predict future markers.
- Practice telling time on an analog clock
- Knowing the difference between a.m hours and p.m hours
- explore odd and even numbers by examining and constructing tile arrays
- Practice Zero, Count on and Count back addition strategies
- Solved story problems using important information
- Used several addition strategies we have learned to solve equations
- We took our Unit 1 test today. Look for it to come home next week.
- Here is the overview for Unit 2. We will begin this unit on Monday
- www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/family/PAR-BR2-U2.pdf
Writing: - We continued to work on show, don’t tell in our writing.
- We created a sticker story and wrote a descriptive story to go along with our setting.
- Each of our stories had a setting, characters, problem and solution
We have been learning how to ask questions prior, during and after reading. Asking questions helps us understand our story better and think deeper about the events, characters’ actions and lessons the author is trying to convey. There is an informational letter coming home today about our new reading assessment, IRLA. Please check your child's green folder.
Phonics:
In this unit we are working on the “floss” rule and glued sounds.. Please refer to the family letter sent home on Monday for specific rules we are working on. The phonics packet we send home each week is optional practice. It does not need to be turned in.
Next Week's Specials: Music
Please turn in your permission and money for our field to the Elizabeth Pumpkin Patch on Friday, October 11th.
Week of September 2nd
Number Corner
Her are the skills and concepts addressed in September Number Corner:
- basic addition and subtraction facts to 20 and subtraction story problems.
- Making observations about the emerging patterns on the calendar markers, generate equations to match the markers or the story problems on the markers, and predict future markers.
- Practice telling time on an analog clock
- Knowing the difference between a.m hours and p.m hours
- explore odd and even numbers by examining and constructing tile arrays
- Practice Zero, Count on and Count back addition strategies
Addition
www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/Resources/MLC_AdditionStratPosters.pdf
Subtraction
www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/Resources/MLC_SubtractionStratPosters.pdf
Math
- Learned about doubling and halving numbers
- Discussed even numbers can be separated into two equal groups
- Odd numbers cannot be divided into equal groups
- Learned the following addition strategies: Double facts and Doubles +/- 1
- Begin to practice telling time on an analog clock
- Practiced writing multiple equations for a given sum
we created a setting for our sticker stories. We learned how to write using our five senses in order to show, not tell in our writing.
- Focused on the importance of using strong adjectives to describe nouns
Students learned how to make predictions, before, after and during reading. We talked about using our schema, pictures, and text clues to make predictions. In addition, we talked about confirming our predictions, or adjusting them as we read.
Phonics: We took our spelling test today. Unit 2 family letter will be coming home on Monday
Science- MAL, Balance and Motion
Next Week Specials: STEAM
Picture Day is Thursday, September 12th!
Week of August 26th
Math- We began exploring the number rack and created our own, to help us create equations with a sum of 20. By using the number rack, students are practicing how to subitize when counting ( recognizes groups within numbers). We learned two new math stations this week: Count and compare fives and Find the sum. We took a math checkpoint quiz that will come home next week.
Writing: We began writing our first narrative about a meaningful moment in our lives. We practiced stretching our story across five pages. I introduced the importance of having a beginning, middle and end for each page.
Reading- We have been reviewing word attack strategies to decode unknown words. In addition, we have made a list of strategies for figuring out new vocabulary words and concepts we may not understand while reading.
Phonics: We reviewed digraphs and blends this week. Our next spelling test will be Friday, September 6th. Please refer to the family letter, sent home on Monday, for specifics on what is being covered during this unit
Science- MAL, Balance and Motion
***Starting next week, we will flip-flop our recess and lunch. We will now be eating lunch from 12:00-12:25 and have recess from 12:25-12:45
Next Week Specials: Art
Tuesday is Library Day
Have a wonderful 3 day weekend!!
Week of August 26th
Math- We began exploring the number rack and created our own, to help us create equations with a sum of 20. By using the number rack, students are practicing how to subitize when counting ( recognizes groups within numbers). We learned two new math stations this week: Count and compare fives and Find the sum. We took a math checkpoint quiz that will come home next week.
Writing: We began writing our first narrative about a meaningful moment in our lives. We practiced stretching our story across five pages. I introduced the importance of having a beginning, middle and end for each page.
Reading- We have been reviewing word attack strategies to decode unknown words. In addition, we have made a list of strategies for figuring out new vocabulary words and concepts we may not understand while reading.
Phonics: We reviewed digraphs and blends this week. Our next spelling test will be Friday, September 6th. Please refer to the family letter, sent home on Monday, for specifics on what is being covered during this unit
Science- MAL, Balance and Motion
***Starting next week, we will flip-flop our recess and lunch. We will now be eating lunch from 12:00-12:25 and have recess from 12:25-12:45
Next Week Specials: Art
Tuesday is Library Day
Have a wonderful 3 day weekend!!
Week aat a Glance:
Math-Sact strategies to 20.
Writing- Students are learning how to write a narrative. We are learning how to choose a small moment story ("seed") rather than a "watermelon" story that focuses on a large topic. Next week we will choose a special small moment story and begin writing our stories.
Reading- Students have mastered "Read to Self' and we are working on "Work on Writing". I will continue to introduce and reinforce the Daily 5.
Science- MAL, Balance and Motion
Math-Students created a beetle glyph to represent their personal information and we have been using the
Math-Students created a beetle glyph to represent their personal information and we have been using their beetle glyphs for graphing and sorting activities. Next we will be working on number facts to 10 and begin introducing fact strategies to 20.
Writing- Students are learning how to write a narrative. We are learning how to choose a small moment story ("seed") rather than a "watermelon" story that focuses on a large topic. Next week we will choose a special small moment story and begin writing our stories.
Reading- Students have mastered "Read to Self' and we are working on "Work on Writing". I will continue to introduce and reinforce the Daily 5.