10-21-16
Everyone is all set up with their frontrowed account. Students just have to go to frontrowed.com and log-in. They have to know our class code which is mc5sqv. I wish I could change it but they don't let you. This is an excellent website for math practice. It's all adaptive learning so it places each student right where they need to be so it is a challenge or so it provides the proper support if they struggle in any areas.
I will be placing a new order at the end of next week. If you wish to order any books from the October order, please do so by Friday, October 28th. Our class code is DX98H. We just got a ton of new books for the classroom because of all the bonus points I get when parents order new books.
The Halloween party is next Friday, Oct.28th. Thanks for everyone that signed up to help with the party. The plan is to have all kids show up for school dressed up in their costumes. Here is how I see the day going. It's going to go by quick. Any parents helping out with the centers, please show up at 8:40 with your child so we can set things up.
8:40-9:05 Morning Work & Check-In
9:10-9:25 Center 1 Rotation
9:30-9:45 Center 2 Rotation
9:50-10:30 Music
10:30-11:00 Halloween Parade
11:00-11:15 Center 3 Rotation
11:15-11:45 Food & Drinks
11:45 Pack Up
12:00 Dismissal
Kool-Aid Playdough
If you would like to make playdough for the class, please sign up using the link below. We will use the playdough for a landform project on Thursday, Nov. 3rd.
Language Arts
During the next few weeks, we’ll explore the theme Nature Watch. We’ll learn about different kinds of plants, animals, gardens, and weather while considering the Big Idea “Nature can teach us many things.” We’ll begin by exploring the question “How can chapter headings help you?” We’ll read an informational text called Animals Building Homes that tells about different types of animal homes around the world. Then we’ll have fun with the play Hiding at the Pond. What animals might have homes in a pond?
Target Vocabulary: beaks, break, deepest, hang, pond, shaped, winding, branches
Phonics Skills: Common final blends nd, ng, nk, nt, ft, xt, mp
Vocabulary Strategy: Base words and prefixes un- (means “not” or “undo”) and re- (means “again”)
Comprehension Skill: Text and graphic features—tell how words work with art
Comprehension Strategy: Question— ask questions about what you are reading
Lesson 4
Objective: Count up to 1,000 on the place value chart.
Lesson 5
Objective: Write base ten three-digit numbers in unit form; show the value
of each digit.
Lesson 6
Objective: Write base ten numbers in expanded form.
Lesson 8
Objective: Count the total value of $1, $10, and $100 bills up to $1,000.
