Owl-Ways Learning. . .
Compare & Contrast
Our two week unit on gingerbread kicked off this week.
Each day this week we read a different gingerbread tale. After reading, we discussed the characters, setting, repeating phrase, and ending. We mapped out each story's elements on the base of a gingerbread house display.
Home Connection Questions:
-Ask your child which story was their favorite?
-What was the setting?
-Who were the characters?
-What are the steps to making gingerbread men?
Check out our Classroom Display:
Fundations
This week we learned the letters, sounds, and of course signs for the letters E and R. We've learned all of our vowels and more than half the alphabet! Students are continuing to use their letters and sounds correspondence for writing and reading. Students are also making the connection between learning sign language and being able to sign their own names!!
Ask your child if they can sign their own name?
Check out a sneak peak of our magnet board work:
Whole Body Listening
Ms. Greene came on Tuesday morning to introduce Whole Body Listening. She used Mr. Potato Head to facilitate the listen and discuss what a person needs to listen appropriately. We will reinforce this concept in our classroom, especially during morning meeting and whole group instruction. We encourage you to use the phrase, "Whole Body Listening" at home with your child.
Teacher Talk . . .
Holiday Shoppe
On Monday Room 5 will visit the Holiday Shoppe. What is the Holiday Shoppe? Students will have the opportunity to do some Holiday shopping for their families at school. The PTO sets up tables of items ranging from: Key chains, small toys, scarves, journals, etc. Students can bring anywhere between $1-$10 to use for shopping.
Helpful Hints and Recommendations:
1. Have a plan!
This helps speeds up the process and narrow down the endless possibilities.
Discuss with your child who or what they can buy.
The purpose is for students to select some items for their family members, not necessarily for themselves.
2. Set a Budget!
Seems Silly, but necessary!
We've found in the past if you send your child with $5.00 they will want to spend every penny. So think about how much you want your child to spend.
3. Labeled Bag/Envelope
If you are sending in money please label the bag or envelope with your child's name and room number.
Finally. . .
Please Remember this event is COMPLETELY OPTIONAL.
Library will take place later in the week due to the Holiday Shoppe.
Tis the Season for Healthy Habits!
We are continuing to enforce hand washing and sanitizing in our classroom. However, germs are still being spread quickly. We are working hard to disinfect and sanitize the classroom.
Donations of tissues, hand sanitizer, or disinfectant wipes are greatly appreciated.
Thank you to those parents who have already donated to our classroom. We really appreciated!!
Upcoming Events. . .
Holiday Happenings
As we near the winter break more and more events and special occasions pop up in our schedule.
Wednesday, December 14th. . . Community Circle.
Friday, December 16th. . . Viewing of the 4th & 5th Grade Holiday Concert.
Thursday, December 22nd. . . Polar Express Day! Wear your PJs!!
Classroom Snap Shots:
Happy Birthday Sid!!
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