Reading

In reading this week we will be reading Me … Jane (Biography) and Jane Goodall and the Chimpanzees (Informational Text).  We will be identifying people, places and events in a true story.  The focus letter will be the letter Ll (Larry Lion).  Our reader this week will be To The Vet.  This week we will be working on the following words: could, now, then, this, and, go, me.

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Math

In math this week we will be working on using manipulatives to solve subtraction problems within 10 and recognize equations that represent subtraction problems.

Let’s Find Out

Our Let’s Find Out this week will be A Coop Full of Chickens. Children will identify characteristics and behaviors of chickens.

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Learning Standards

• I can ask questions about informational text. I can answer questions about the text. (K.RI.1)
• I can listen, take turns, and talk to friends in a small group. (K.SL.1.a)
• I can blend and separate the sounds in a word. (K.RF.2.c)
• I can show adding and subtracting with objects, fingers, or drawings. (K.OA.A.1)
• I can listen, take turns, and talk to friends in a small group. (K.SL.1.a)

Upcoming Events

Early Release Day – April 15th

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Reading

In reading this week we will be reading I Know the River Loves Me (Fiction) and Look-Alike Animals (Informational Text).  We will be using pictures and text clues to describe the setting in a story.  The focus letter will be the letter Uu (Umbie Umbrella).  Our reader this week will be The Big Win.  This week we will be working on the following words: back, let, were, and, to, what and of.

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Math

In math this week we will use tools, manipulatives and number partners to solve addition problems within 10, in and out of context. Also we will recognize equations that represent addition problems.

Let’s Find Out

Our Let’s Find Out this week will be Little Earth Helpers. Children will analyze how different creatures help keep Earth green.

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Learning Standards

• I can read sight words. (K.RF.3.c)
• I can blend and separate the sounds in a word. (K.RF.2.c)
• I can retell stories I have read using key details. (K.RL.2)
• I can show adding and subtracting with objects, fingers, or drawings. (K.OA.A.1)
• I can ask questions about informational text. I can answer questions about the text. (K.RI.1)

Upcoming Events

Early Release Day – April 15th

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Reading

In reading this week we will be reading Apple Pie 4th of July (Fiction) and Happy Birthday to the US! (Informational Text).  We will be Identifying how the author uses text and pictures to achieve a purpose. The focus letter will be the letter Hh  (Hattie Horse).  Our reader this week will be March.  This week we will be working on the following words: cut, must, said, when, in, like and is.

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Math

In math this week we will be working on number sense, counting groups and showing groups in another way.

Let’s Find Out

Our Let’s Find Out this week will be Who Made Our First Flag? Children will analyze the story of Betsy Ross.

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Learning Standards

• I can retell stories I have read using key details. (K.RL.2)
• I can blend and separate the sounds in a word. (K.RF.2.c)
• I can ask questions about a text. I can answer questions about a text. (K.RL.1)
• I can count to find out how many objects are there. (K.CC.B.5)
• I can say the sound for consonant letters. (K.RF.3.a)

Upcoming Events

Spring Break – March 30th – April 3rd

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Reading

In reading this week we will be reading Apple Pie 4th of July (Fiction) and Happy Birthday to the US! (Informational Text).  We will be Identifying how the author uses text and pictures to achieve a purpose. The focus letter will be the letter Hh  (Hattie Horse).  Our reader this week will be March.  This week we will be working on the following words: cut, must, said, when, in, like and is.

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Math

In math this week we will be working on working on the numbers 6 and 7. We will be decomposing the numbers using objects or drawings.

Let’s Find Out

Our Let’s Find Out this week will be Search for Spring! Children will identify signs of spring.

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Learning Standards

• I can retell stories I have read using key details. (K.RL.2)
• I can match the illustrations with different parts in the story. (K.RL.7)
• I can say the sound for consonant letters. (K.RF.3.a)
• I can show different ways to make numbers using objects or drawings. (K.OA.A.3)
• I can ask questions about informational text. I can answer questions about the text. (K.RI.1)

Upcoming Events

Parent Teacher Conferences – March 17th
Parent Teacher Conferences – March 18th

Special News

Wear Green on Tuesday.

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Reading

In reading this week we will be reading Take Me Out to the Yakyu (Fiction) and Take Me Out to the Ballgame (Song).  We will be identifying the author’s purpose for writing a text. The focus letter will be the letter Jj  (Jumping Jill).  Our reader this week will be The Cat and the Rat.  This week we will be working on the following words: come, from, if, and, the and stop.

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Math

In math this week we will be working counting groups of 1 to 20 objects. We will also be working on counting to 100.

Let’s Find Out

Our Let’s Find Out this week will be Just Add Magic! Children will compare fantasy characters with the animals that inspired them.

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Learning Standards

• I can tell the difference between types of texts. (Storybooks, real life, poems) (K.RL.5)
• I can ask questions about a text. I can answer questions about a text. (K.RL.1)
• I can blend and separate the sounds in a word. (K.RF.2.c)
• I can count to 100 by ones and tens. (K.CC.A.1)
• I can ask questions about informational text. I can answer questions about the text. (K.RI.1)

Upcoming Events

Field Trip – Hockey Game – March 3rd

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Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, March 17th from 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM (In Person) and Wednesday, March 18th from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Virtual).  Please note the conferences on Tuesday will be in person and the conferences on Wednesday will be virtual (link will be sent out for virtual conferences). We will use Signup Genius to reserve your spot (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044EAEAE2FA4FD0-62557437-parent).

Reading

In reading this week we will be reading America the Beautiful (Poetry / Song) and In Our Country (Informational Text).  We will be discussing the genre characteristics of a poem and a song.  We will be working on the letter sound Z (Ziggy Zebra). The focus letter will be the letter Oo  (Ozzie Octopus).  Our reader this week will be Blue.  This week we will be working on the following words: get, hot, or, where, the, is and are.

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Math

In math this week we will be working with 2-D and 3-D Shapes.  We will also be working on counting groups up to 10.  Also, we will be working on finding number partners up to 10.

Let’s Find Out

Our Let’s Find Out this week will be Tooth Fairy Time! Children will learn facts about teeth.

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Learning Standards

• I can blend and separate the sounds in a word. (K.RF.2.c)
• I can tell the difference between types of texts. (Storybooks, real life, poems) (K.RL.5)
• I can read sight words. (K.RF.3.c)
• I can put shapes together to make a new shape. (K.G.B.6)
• I can ask questions about informational text. I can answer questions about the text. (K.RI.1)

Upcoming Events

Admirals Hockey Game – March 3rd

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Reading

In reading this week we will be reading Emmanuel’s Dream (Biography) and Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle (Fiction).  We will be identifying the topic, main events and them of a story.  We will be working on the letter sounds Q (Queenie Quail) and X (X-Ray Fox).  Our reader this week will be Valentine’s Day.  This week we will be working on the following words: have, six, some, we, is, for and you.

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Math

In math we will be working on putting three-dimensional shapes together to compose larger shapes. We will also be counting, showing and making numbers to 10. Lastly, we will find numbers that make 10.

Let’s Find Out

Our Let’s Find Out this week will be It’s Presidents’ Day! Children will identify ways our country remembers George Washington.

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Learning Standards

• I can say the sound for consonant letters. (K.RF.3.a)
• I know and can name all the upper case and lowercase letters of the alphabet. (K.RF.1.d)
• I can tell the difference between types of texts. (Storybooks, real life, poems) (K.RL.5)
• I can write numbers from 0 to 20. (K.CC.A.3)
• I can ask questions about informational text. I can answer questions about the text. (K.RI.1)

Upcoming Events

Admirals Hockey Game – March 3rd

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Reading

In reading this week we will be reading Ish (Fiction) and Let’s Make Music (Informational Text).  We will be Identify characters, setting, and main events in a story.  We will be working on the letter sound E (Ethel Elephant).  The focus letter will be the letter Dd  (Dudley Duck).   Our reader this week will be In February.  This week we will be working on the following words: help, they, too, yes, in, is and we.

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Math

In math we will be working on understanding the equal sign and represent number partners for 1o with equations. We will also be finding number partners that make 10.

Let’s Find Out

Our Let’s Find Out this week will be Fly High With Ida! Children comprehend the story of Ida Van Smith, a Black woman who followed her dreams to become an aviator.

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Learning Standards

• I can say the long and short sound for the five vowel letters. (K.RF.3.b)
• I can ask questions about a text. I can answer questions about a text. (K.RL.1)
• I can connect ideas between people, events, ideas, or information in a text. (K.RI.3)
• I can solve addition and subtraction word problems by using objects or drawings. (K.OA.A.2)
• I can ask questions about informational text. I can answer questions about the text. (K.RI.1)

Upcoming Events

Valentines Boxes Due – February 12th
Valentines Day Party – February 13th
No School – February 16th
No School – February 17th

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