Wednesday, January 4

Wednesday, January 4

Popcorn Word: when
Color Word Focus: red
 Reader's Workshop: Making Inferences

The kids will:~Make inferences using what they see in pictures and read in text.~Use clues in the text along with what you know to make inferences.~Make connections with pictures and text.

Music Today...We had PE yesterday. :)

SMART Room...pictures to come.
DAILY 5

 Math: More/Less

New Concept: Today I want to show you a game. First, I want to lay my cards out in order. I will start with 1 and I will keep counting on 1 more until I get to ten.  Now, close your eyes while I sneak one of these numbers away and put it behind my back.   Now open them!  Ask them questions such as, “How did you figure that out?” Repeat this a few times. Reinforce that you are able to figure out the missing number by knowing that 5 is one more than 4 or 5 is one less than 6. Next, turn the cards over until only the dots are showing.   

Whole Group Explore: Today you will play the same game that I just showed you.   First you will lay the cards out in order. Your partner will hide their eyes, then guess which number is missing.    

Student Application: You will practice counting and adding on one more.  

Then you will write your numbers from 0 - 15.
 Time for Kids: Ocean Mammals

~The kids are excited to have lunch in our classroom today. I have special placemats and the lights will be dimmed to create a very special atmosphere for all the work they did over break!
 **We now have a vet clinic play area in our classroom. Two vets can play in the area at one time. A waiting area accommodates those waiting to have their pets seen by the doctor. Oh, the imaginative play that will take place!
~Our storybook reader made the book come alive yesterday. The kids seemed to really enjoy the animated voice he has.

~Mary shows the children that painting can be done with craft sticks.

~We enjoyed celebrating with Ali yesterday...