This is a short two day week that is probably the longest week for all. We are so ready for our Christmas vacation! I wanted to share a few things with you.
First of all, we have been working toward a HOT CHOCOLATE party tomorrow earning a letter in the words each day. It looks like we will earn it tomorrow! Yay! If any child shouldn't drink a cup of hot chocolate for any reason please let me know.
I know we just had a PJ day on Friday, but I'm designating tomorrow as PJ day also. We are going to read, "The Polar Express" and watch the movie tomorrow. Then, we will compare and contrast the two. Of course we need to wear PJ's to watch "The Polar Express"!!
The kids will be bringing home a Christmas Activity Packet that they could work on during their free time. Many have pages left in it, so they will have something to do besides TV and video games at home when they need something.
Bag of Practice Books! Tomorrow I will be sending home a bag of books for each child on their level to read to you over the break. These are books from our previous reading series. There may be books on their level and a little above their reading level. There will be a letter included to give you tips and activities you can do to help work on decoding, comprehension, etc. I hope you find these helpful for your child to have books they can read to you. Per the note, when your child has read the books a couple of times and fluently, send them all back in the bag and I will refill the bag with new books. I understand how it's hard to find books on your child's level for them to read to you, so hopefully you will find this helpful. Most children just need to read often to become better readers!
Please try to keep the books in the bag at all times, so they will not get lost around the house and others can read them too!
Shoe tying! This is a goal I would like all of my first graders to meet by the end of the year. If you haven't begun working on this with your child, it is time. If he/she does not have shoelaces in their shoes, no worries! Use a pair of your shoes for them to tie! I will be having them practice tying shoes 3rd quarter.
Addition doubles test--I started testing the kids on their doubles facts. This skill will really help your child when adding and subtracting to 20. Please continue to use the flashcards sent home to work on these. Thank you!
Sight words! Several kiddos haven't passed their 2nd quarter sight words, so please don't forget to practice them a couple times a week!
There are lots of goals in First Grade! I don't want to overwhelm you. Just work on a little each day. It might be helpful to make a chart with each that you can check off each time you work on it, so you don't forget any of them.
Sight words
Tying shoes
Doubles Facts
Practice books in the bag
I really do appreciate all you are doing at home!
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We all deserve some much needed time relaxation!
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