Wow! Week 1 was a blast! It was incredible to get to know the students in our classroom. I thought that some of the most exciting discussions we had were about all the books we love to read and what is in our brains! It was fun to play games together, to decorate our writing journals and to vote on our first class read aloud. This week students participated in a number of activities that helped build cooperation skills, such as: pasta tower building, word prediction and practicing classroom procedures. Cooperation will be a skill woven throughout most of our learning this year. This is what is to come in week 2... Me Bags Students will present their Me Bags throughout the week. Me Bags are a chance for students to share a few stories from their life with the class. The items in our Me Bags can also inspire ideas for writing, as they remind us of exciting events in our lives. (Students should try to bring their Me Bag in on Monday but we will continue to present through Friday.) The Brain We are continuing to study the brain, which relates to one of our science standards (the structures and functions of life). Students are learning the parts of the brain as well as how different parts of the brain process and share information. This will lead to our study of neuroplasticity and growth mindset. Read Aloud Students voted last week and our first class Read Aloud will be Wonder by R.J. Palacio. In my experience students completely fall in love with this story. Our daily read aloud is an opportunity for students to practice reading standards, as well as develop and discuss ideas and theories about literature, through a shared authentic reading experience. Number Corner We are beginning our study of place value using our Number Corner curriculum. In September this curriculum will help us review multiples as well as the concepts of multiplication and division. Reading and Writing Throughout the following two weeks students will continue to practice the reading and writing routines of our classroom as well as explore ideas they have about what they like to read and write. In reading students will learn routines around independent reading, fluency, vocabulary, grammar and writing about reading. In writing we are continuing to examine the world around us for little nuggets that inspire our writing. Hopes and Dreams
Thank you for returning the parent surveys that went home this past week. It is beautiful to read all of your deep insights and hopes for your child. Students filled out their own hopes and dreams survey last week and we will continue to reflect on our hopes and dreams, setting one big hope for this year. Please feel free to e-mail or call with any questions or concerns.
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