Posted: April 12, 2012
We have been working on some new sight words: they, where, will
Please practice these at home.
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Posted: February 21, 2012
Here is an updated list of the sight words that have been taught so far:
am, a, and, at, are, an, big, be, come, can, Dad, down, go, here, he, I, is, in, it, little, look, like, Mom, my, me, on, see, she, said, the, to, up, we, went, say, way, away, stay, day, this, was, for, you, shouted
Please practice reading and spelling them!
Posted: February 16, 2012
We have been working on our measurement unit. Remember to keep using the language at home and compare the length (long, short), height (tall, short) and capacity of things around home! The kids especially liked comparing capacity by guessing which container could hold more water (we used water with food coloring). To check fill one container to the top and then pour it into the other - does it all fit in or is there more room left? What does that show you?
Posted: February 16, 2012
Our 100th day of school is tomorrow....we have been waiting for so long! Remember to bring your projects in the morning for Show & Tell. I can't wait to see them! Parents check back soon for some pictures....
By the way - don't forget your skates!
Posted: February 7, 2012
Remember to review these sight words often. Children should be able to read them instantly and spell them.
am, a, and, at, are, an, big, be, come, can, Dad, go, here, he, I, is, in, it, little, look, Mom, my, me, on, see, she, said, the, to, we
Posted: February 7, 2012
Friday, February 10th 9:00-10:00
Friday, February 17th 9:00-10:00
Monday, February 20th 9:00-10:00
Friday, March 2nd 9:00-10:00
Posted: January 11, 2012
The sight words that the children have been taught so far are:
am, a, and, big, be, Dad, go, here, he, I, is, in, little, Mom, my, me, on, see, she, the, we, look, at
Please review these words on a regular basis. The children need to be able to read and spell these words.
Posted: November 25, 2011
Report cards will be sent home Monday. The children have all done very well! I am so proud of their accomplishments. They have settled into our school very nicely. Way to go KH! Parents are asked to return their Parent Teacher Interview slips and the brown report card envelope (signed and dated) to the school on Tuesday.
Posted: November 25, 2011
We have been working on putting words together and taking them apart. These skills are very helpful to the children when they are reading and writing. It can be something that you practice at home and have fun with. For instance to practice blending words you may play object hunt. You can tell them to go get the c-a-t (saying the sounds seperately). They need to blend the word together and realize it is the cat that you want. Now it is their turn - so they have to segment a word or take it apart in order to give you an instruction. They may say "Bring me a d-i-sh." **It is important to begin these activities with words that only have 2-3 sounds in them and as they get stronger at them then try 4 sounds. Have fun!
Posted: November 25, 2011
The sight words that we have learned so far are:
am, a, and, big, be, Dad, go, here, he, I, is, in, little, Mom, my, me, on, see, she, the, we, look, at
Please continue to review these with your child each night. They should practice both reading and spelling these words. I will be sending home activities each week that include sheets and games. In addition to these you can have them write them in sand, flour, shaving creme, pudding etc. They could make words with play doh or wikki sticks. You can also make up some fun games like "I Spy" where you print the words on a page and take turns "spying" a word. For instance you say "I spy the word am." Then your child points to it and spells it. Then it is their turn to spy a word.
Posted: September 30, 2011
Please remember that we will be travelling to McAllister's Apple Farm on Monday. Children will be outside all morning so be sure to dress them warmly. Our lunch will be in the barn there so please send a full lunch and drink. We will not have anywhere to buy or heat food.
Posted: September 28, 2011
We have successfully completed our first Fire drill and Lockdown practice for the year. The children did an excellent job with both practices. We didn't have any children get upset and everyone followed instructions really well! Great job KH!
Our Terry Fox Walk is this Friday check the link for more details.
Remember our magazine campaign is underway. Orders can be sent to the school at any time.
Posted: September 21, 2011
We have learned the letters Aa and Bb so far at school. Keep reviewing these at home by pointing out words that begin with those sounds and finding the letters in magazines, books and signs. You can also help them practice making the letters. It would be fun to make the letters in sand, flour, shaving cream or cornmeal (practice names this way too)!
Posted: September 13, 2011
If you have not already sent the following items to school please send them as soon as possible:
Book orders (if you have an order)
Magazine forms (Highlights, Chickadee, Puzzlemania)
Monday's library book (no later than Friday)
Change of clothes to stay at school
Headphones
Posted: September 13, 2011
This week's homework: read to your child each evening and record the name of the book on the calendar found in their "Homework Folder". Remember to return this folder on Friday!