Monday, November 11

Monday, November 11

Thank you Veterans!
  Letter Study: Rr
 Popcorn Word: are

Phonological Awareness: Segment Initial Sounds: Random words are said for the children to identify the beginning sound.
Segment Words into Syllables: The children will say food words by segmenting them, clap its syllables, count the syllables, and say the word naturally.
EX: apples, strawberries, popcorn, etc.

Language Arts: Using the Reader's Theater book, Baby Animals by Carrie Smith, we will discuss the concept of baby animals. Along with this, the children will build concepts of print while building academic and sight word vocabulary.


DAILY 5: More kids in action...

Writer's Workshop: Behavior that is appropriate and conducive to writing.
~Do not disturb others.
~Participate in the writing process the entire time.
~You may sit in a comfortable place.
~Listen when asked.
~Be ready to share when asked.
 Math: Ordering Cards 
This lesson involves placing playing cards in order from least to most. Let's say an 8, 1, 3, and 10 are drawn. The children will place the cards like this: 1,3,8,10. Numberlines support this skill as it isn't always easy to tell what comes next if it isn't the number that comes right after it. I encourage you to do this with your own deck of cards at home as this is an important skill the kids need to know. Their work focuses on:
~Ordering quantities from least to most.
~Developing language for comparing quantities (more, most, less, fewer, least).
**DAY 2 of this lesson.**



Smart Room Highlight: Bouncing on the Stability Ball while reading our popcorn words.

We are honored to welcome Operation Iraqi Freedom War Veteran, SW1 Sean Nies (Unit NMCB 25) to our classroom today. He will explain to the children what a veteran is, the work he did in Iraq, and share some pictures of where he was stationed. Thank you for serving our country, Sean!

~Late start tomorrow...Have your child wear their Irish Pride shirt!
~The book order is due Wednesday, November 13.

 Maple Lake Elementary is 1 of 11 schools in the state of Minnesota to be named a Minnesota School of Excellence! We are thrilled to have been chosen and will be celebrating in December. More details to come...