This week, we are reviewing position words (up, down, over, under, above, below, middle, in between, etc.) Today we headed out to the playground to practice these words. I called out each word and the class would try and show me that word by going somewhere on the playground. I took lots of pictures and plan on making them into a position word book. We also went on a shape search in small groups and took some pictures of the shapes we found. It was a great experience. Later this week, we will be reviewing and practicing making different types of patterns. We will also practice sorting.
We started reading books by the author and illustrator, Lois Ehlert. She uses lots of fall materials like leaves, acorns, and tomatoes in her illustrations, so it is the perfect time of year for an author study on her. If you can, check out some of her books!
I sent lots of papers and notes home today. I hope they all made it home!!! Included in these notes were a new homework packet for October, a poetry packet to practice at home, a revised sight word list for our homework packet, and a note about the Homecoming parade on Friday (wear "chef" accessories to go with our theme). I also asked families to send in an apple and signs of fall is possible.
I realized that I didn't send the snack bags home last Friday, so I sent the 3 that I have left home today with those who are scheduled for snack. Please return the bags when you send in snack!!! I started the year with 6 and now have only 3. If you have any extra green bags that you would like to donate to the classroom, we would greatly appreciate them!
Here are a few pictures from this week:
Some of Lois Ehlert's books
Our word work for the sight words I and SEE
Benno and Aarin showing us "in the middle" during math
One group's picture of a circle from the playground
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