In Math, we have been focusing on higher level thinking with multi-step word problems. Children are given a problem to solve that requires several steps. Some problems can be solved using pictures while others can be solved using blocks or other manipulatives. Some problems have only one answer while others have several solutions. Ask your child to try solving a word problem that is similar to one of the following:
In Literacy this week we added 5 new words to our no excuse list of words that all the children need to be able to read and spell. Please practice these words from time to time. The new words for next week will be:
- in
- me
- good
- but
- have
We are now up to 30 words! We used some of these to complete a "guess the missing word" activity.
This week we began to learn about homophones, words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Check out our pairs of pears!
We also did a "Making Words" lesson using the letters a e e h l l s s. The children were asked to use these letters to make 2-5 letter words, then to use all the letters to make a mystery word. The letters were sent home, so that you can do this activity together.
We have begun talking about our upcoming field trip to the Cross Conservation Area on February 1. We have looked at photos of the area in all four seasons and have begun learning about some of the animals that live there. Ask your child what he/she has learned about Meadow Voles, Deer and Hares. We will be comparing the way the land looked before and after people settled in and around Calgary.
We still need a few more volunteers. If you are able to join us on the field trip, please sign up on the Blog.
Have a great weekend!
Ms. Cvach
Mrs. Kenna
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