Not just cookies and kissing hands

Dear Families,
We have been up to lots of learning! I have made use of our smartboard for so many things in the class, ranging from calendar to practicing handwriting.
The children love it!

Practicing part-part-whole calendar math

Working on number formation during Math

Last week, I introduced to the children 3 ways to read:

We are building our stamina to read the pictures for three minutes.  This concept originates from The Daily 5. The creators of the Daily 5 have structured this program to explicitly teach learners how to develop routines and habits to help them read, write and work independently.  I am crafting these principles into my daily plans as a supplement to our reading series.

 

During Read to Self, the students are taught to:

• Pick a quiet spot
• Stay in one spot
• Read right away
• Read the whole time

The children can expect me to be working with a small group at my teaching table.
When I put the "Ask Three, Before Me" sign up, the children know they can ask their classmates questions they would normally ask me.  In most cases, the children can resolve the matter with the help of a peer.

I contend that learning can be joyous.  Not perfect or easy.  But given care and consistency, the desire to learn can be nurtured and groomed to grow beautifully.

Thank you for planting the seeds!!!

Warmly,
Mrs. C.