We are continuing our study of number concepts in Math and are learning how to read an analog clock to the nearest hour. We have also discussed the concept of a.m. and p.m., minute hand and hour hand and have learned how to estimate the time to the nearest hour. In addition, we have been introducing the concept of units. When your child is counting objects at home, ask them to tell you what they are counting and remind them that it is called a unit.
In our Unit of Inquiry on relationships, we have realized that everyone makes mistakes, not only with our Math and Spelling, but with our behaviours. What is important is how we deal with these mistakes and that we try our best to not make them again, but like everything else we are learning, this takes practice. Right now we are practicing taking responsibility for our actions. When your child makes a mistake with their behaviour at home, please be sure to use that time to help reinforce how to take responsibility for their actions.
During our reading class, we are learning how to choose a good book to read. I have been picking the books for your child to read every night, but the goal is to have them be able to select books that are just right for them. These books are supposed to be read by the child—not to the child. Please send the Home Folder (with the reading log inside) and the book back to school each day with your signature. Learning how to read takes practice. Thank you for helping your child practice at home.
Did you know… that we are starting to study money concepts in Math. Your child is playing with 1 cent coins and will be introduced to 5 cent coins next week. To help your child understand the value of the coins, we will be setting up a classroom store! The kids will set up shops and practice being the store keeper and the shopper. This way they get to practice counting by ones and fives by using their counting up and counting back strategies for addition and subtraction by making change.