I love having a blog. It is fun to share all the amazing things we are learning in class. Here are some highlights from our week:
Comparing Numbers
Students began learning how to compare numbers this week. We practiced using the words more and less to describe amounts. The students used egg cartons to see amounts as I make up word problems. The students loved using the cartons and asked if they could make up their own word problems.. This was music to my ears! :)
Today, we compared numbers by counting chocolate chips on cookies. This was such a fun activity! The students first counted the chips and drew it in their open circles. Then students shared with a partner to see which cookie had more and which had less. Here are some samples of work!
Adjectives
This week we introduced students to adjectives. Adjectives describe nouns. They watched this schoolhouse rock video on Youtube called, Unpack Your Adjectives. Check it out! We made an anchor chart using adjectives on the Cat from If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff.
Today, we learned about sequencing. To practice our lesson, students put the events in order from If You Give a Cat a Cupcake . Then, they labeled their picture. (great sound spelling!)
Mystery Reader
Thank you so much to all the mystery readers we have had so far. Below you will see a picture of JB and his dad. :) The kids and I love having you in the classroom and we appreciate your time. If you haven't had a chance to sign up, please send me some dates that work. Mystery readers need to be at school by 10:15 and will typically read from 10:20-10:32. Then, you can walk with our class to lunch and stay if you would like. Please bring your own book if you can remember. If you forget, I have tons!
Next week...
- We will continue to practice identifying adjectives
- We will compare numbers and sort by color, size, and shape
- It's letter "P" week!
- We will learn about motion
The countdown is on until my wedding! Thank you for all the well wishes and sweet words. My fiance and I can't wait to tie the knot! Unfortunately, I am going to miss Pancakes and Pajamas day on Friday, October 10th. If you have signed up to volunteer, we appreciate your help. I know it will be a big success and I feel so comfortable knowing the kids have the BEST parents to support our class. I couldn't do this without you.
Have an amazing weekend!
Ms. Kehn
PS- I will send out conference reminders for you!