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We had a short, but busy week here in 1-1!

Literacy

This week, we read books about snow. The children started the week with a Picture Aloud. I showed the children a photograph that was covered up. Slowly, I removed the covers one at a time. The children turned and talked to a partner. They discussed the information they could gather from each part of the photograph. At the end, they realized it was a photograph of a snowstorm. Then, the children worked together to create a caption to describe the photograph. The children are working with gathering additional details from photographs and illustrations that they did not read in the text. On Thursday, we read the story, Snowy Day. After, the children completed a Setting Guru page. They chose one illustration from the text. Then, they drew the illustration and explained how the illustration helped them learn more about the setting of the story. 

Writing

This week, the children continued to work on their narrative writing pieces. They reread their story and worked on adding detail. The children have worked very hard to be “brave spellers” and stretch out the words that they don’t know how to spell. They also had a chance to meet with a writing partner. Each partner had the opportunity to share their story, after they discussed what they liked about each others stories and shared ideas for zooming in even further. Next week, the children will publish their small moment stories.

Math 

In Math, the children worked with recognizing, describing, and creating visual patterns. They found patterns around our classroom and then worked with a partner to create their own patterns using craft sticks. 

The children were also introduced to even and odd numbers. They worked with counters to explore even and odd number patterns. The children noticed the following patterns:

-Even numbers end in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8.

-Odd numbers end in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9.

-Even numbers are counts by 2s, starting with 0.

Science

This week, the scientists continued their exploration of Weather. They continued to explore the idea that water can be part of the air. They watched as water condensed out of the air and formed droplets on a cold surface. 

The scientists learned all about the water cycle. We read an online article about the water cycle. Then, the scientists took turns coming up to label the three parts and explain them in detail. 

To help them remember the parts of the water cycle, they learned a water cycle song. Ask your scientist to sing it to you!

Water travels in a cycle, yes it does!

Water travels in a cycle, yes it does!

It goes up as evaporation

Forms clouds of condensation

Then comes down as precipitation, yes it does!

Today, the scientists learned about dew and frost. They learned that dew is liquid water droplets that condense out of the air during the night. The scientists learned that frost is ice crystals that cover a cold surface when water comes out of the air and it is below the freezing point.

Star Student

Cathryn was our star student this week. Thanks Cathryn for sharing all about you!

Royal Reader

Thank you to Cathryn’s Dad, he joined us this week as our Royal Reader. The children enjoyed listening to two wonderful books, Olivia Forms a Band and Don’t Call Me Pig! 

Notes:

• If you have not done so already, please send in your Pumpkin Carving slip and money by Monday. Thanks!
• Next week is Red Ribbon/ Character Counts week. Each day we will review one of the six pillars. The children will learn that the week is about making safe and healthy choices for our minds and bodies and about treating others in a way that is safe and healthy for them, too. On Tuesday, the children will learn about Caring. Please have your children wear red to show they care about the Dryden community. 
• I look forward to seeing you at Pumpkin Craving this Wednesday, October 23rd at 1:00. Please bring a big spoon to scoop out the pumpkin seeds! 
• Friday, October 26th is Mix-Not-Match day. Have fun mixing up your outfit, be creative!

Have a great weekend!