In math we've been practicing adding and subtracting on a number line, solving number stories, and estimating and counting large quantities of objects.
On Wednesday we had our second whole school community meeting!
In science we've started studying owls! On Thursday we dissected barn owl pellets (sterilized) and determined what the owl ate for dinner!
Students have finished publishing their small moment stories! Next week we will share them with the students in Mrs. Lincoln's class.
Students are now bringing home books to read from their independent reading levels. Please remind your child to put completed books back in his/her purple folder to return to school.
Some things to consider:
-The texts should be easy for your child to read. If a book is too difficult, send it back in for a better fitting book.
-When your child comes to a difficult word (we call them trick words) encourage the use of one of these strategies:
Tap it out (sound it out)
Chunk it up into smaller parts
Skip the word and read the rest of the sentence
Reread the sentence
Ask “What word would make sense?”
-Ask your child to retell the story (fiction) or share three facts (nonfiction) after reading to strengthen comprehension.
