We are moving into some exciting and more challenging concepts in math! This is such a crucial time for really laying a good foundation of numbers for your little ones. I am enjoying your amazing kiddos immensely! It brings me great joy to be their teacher :)
~Mrs. McKethan~
On February 11th we will be celebrating Valentine's Day in our classroom. Please plan to bring a Valentine for each student in our class. You can have your child just write his/her name on each Valentine or they can write their classmates' names as well. Also have your child bring a bag or box to collect Valentines in. It will be a fun time of showing love to our classmates. If you would like to bring something for our special Valentine snack please see the Sign Up Genius link HERE.
Class List For Valentines
Girls: Linden, Adelaide, Shiloh, Catherine, Everly
Boys: Ezra, Jackson, Benjamin, Julian, Zander, Hayes
Important Dates:
1/28 - Spirit/DOGS/Pizza day!
2/11 - Spirit Day/Valentines Celebration
2/11 - Spirit Day/Valentines Celebration
2/18 - Middle States Assessment
2/20 - Daddy/Daughter Dance
2/20 - Daddy/Daughter Dance
2/23 - Poem Assessment
2/25 - Spirit/DOGS/Pizza Day
2/25 - Spirit/DOGS/Pizza Day
Math
Objectives:
1. To be able to find the total for two given sets.
2. To have an understanding of what the different parts of a number bond mean (whole/part/part)
3. To build number bonds for numbers up to 10 (by composing and decomposing numbers)
4. To fill in missing part of a number bond.
- I hope you are as giddy as I am about number bonds! We have entered into concepts that are foundational in building true understanding of numbers and operations! We are having so much fun in class using manipulatives to compose (3 and 4 make 7) and decompose (7 is made of 5 and 2) numbers to find the parts and whole! Make sure that you are doing the hands-on portion of the lesson in the "Introduction" section at the bottom of each math page. You don't want to miss out on the fun!
Reading
Objectives:
1. To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that begin or end with ch and end with nch and tch.
- Please begin each lesson by having your child read over previous words and sentences. The mini-books are a great way to review as well.
- This week we are reading words with the the digraph ch and digraph blends tch and nch.
Writing
Objectives:
1. To be able to form all upper case letters properly on handwriting lines.
2. To be able to form all lower case letters properly on handwriting lines.
3. To be able to write first and last name properly on handwriting lines.
4. To be able to accurately copy a sentence (using handwriting lines) correctly.- We are continuing copywork through oral narration in class. I absolutely love that your student is copying scripture and responding to it through art at home!
Spelling
1. To be able to write short vowel a, e, i, o, and u. (CVC) words from dictation.
2. To be able to spell words using the two sounds of "s".
2. To be able to spell words using the two sounds of "s".
- Please go over yellow phonogram cards (name and sound of each letter) daily as well as rule cards. Please review syllables. Try doing the phonogram cards "backwards", you give the phonogram sounds and the child responds with the actual phonogram.
- THURSDAY- Introduce "Lesson" and do lesson up to and including "Spell with Tiles."
TUESDAY: Finish the lesson including "Spell on Paper"- Dictate the 10 words for your child to write in Spelling Journal. Practice "More Words" at home on dry erase board or journal. Please make sure to reinforce proper letter formation and writing correctly on the lined pages in the journal. - ****Spelling Journals will need to come to school every school day! (Bring every day- Blue folder, Math book, Math Journal, Spelling Journal)
Geography
Objectives:
1. To be able to sing the names of the middle states of the US.
2. To begin learning to draw the world map.- Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
- Middle States of the US song.
Memory Work
Objectives:
1. To memorize "true, good, and beautiful" pieces and recite to the class.
- Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work! (Poem, Geography song)
