Owl-ways Learning. . .
Check out some of our curriculum focuses for the week
Syllables
Syllables are ways to split words into speech sounds. We naturally speak using syllables. When we learn to read, and encounter more difficult words, we may need to decode a word. When we are able to break the word into parts, or syllables, it can help us read the word. Students can clap the syllables or another strategy is to put your hand under your chin and each time your chin touches you hand that counts for one syllable. Try it!
To practice this skill we used a morning greeting called Hickey-Pickety- Bumble-Bee. The catchy song helps students easily break their name into syllables. Ask your child how many syllables are in their name or your name.
We also played some games and used Jack Hartmann's syllable song to help us practice too! Check it out below:
Narrative Writing
To practice this skill we used a morning greeting called Hickey-Pickety- Bumble-Bee. The catchy song helps students easily break their name into syllables. Ask your child how many syllables are in their name or your name.
We also played some games and used Jack Hartmann's syllable song to help us practice too! Check it out below:
Narrative Writing
Did you hear Room 5 is filled with writers and newly published authors?!
It's true! This week the students were introduced to narrative writing. Our focus was based on our field trip to Parlee Farms. The students brainstormed, drafted, and illustrated their own pages to complete their beginning, middle, and ending to their very first book. We cannot wait to share these with you soon!!
It's true! This week the students were introduced to narrative writing. Our focus was based on our field trip to Parlee Farms. The students brainstormed, drafted, and illustrated their own pages to complete their beginning, middle, and ending to their very first book. We cannot wait to share these with you soon!!
Fire Safety
In preparation for our first fire drill, we learned about fire safety and the job of our firefighters. We watched a short video, read books, and even made our own fire hats! Thursday the fire alarm went off and Room 5 completed the drill with ease! Ask your child about fire safety and develop a plan for your own fire drill.
Teacher Talk. . .
- Centers will start next week! Students will work independently on differentiated skills during our ELA block. This will be the time when students are pulled for small group work with the teacher for skill practice and reading. Check out Read to Self and Write Around the Room. . .
Students get to walk around the classroom to find, read, and write content and sight words. It's like a scavenger hunt!
-We've been practicing the act of giving compliments to one another and building on our use of kind words. Mrs. Johnson touched upon some of ideas during our first community circle.
Upcoming Events. . .
-Fall Book Fair will take place on Monday, October 17th at 9:00am. Flyers and notices went home this week. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. Keep in mind this is completely optional! More information can be found on Mr. Murphy's Blog
Have a great weekend and GO BRUINS!!!
- Keep an eye out for information about student sharing. It will be an opportunity for students to have a moment in the spotlight to share a story or important object of their choice.
-A Notice about Halloween will go home next week. We are looking for volunteers to come into the classroom to help with activities on Friday, October 28th from 9:30-11:00am. We look forward to a fun filled day!
Have a great weekend and GO BRUINS!!!
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