Here is a quick snapshot of week three...we did so much more.

PE: This week we learned how to play banana tag and two/four square!  We have PE and some recess on the pavement in the front of UES.  I have gone through so many bandages...the asphalt is not very forgiving.  One thing that helps...if the children just wear sneakers to school as much as possible.  Also, we are working on our spacing when we are running so that we do not bump into each other.  We did read a book called “Personal Space Invader.”

ECO: We learned how to take care of ourselves, how to take care of each other, and how to take care of the Earth.  We played caterpillar tag.   We went on a short nature hike and collected items that would not hurt our hearts if picked up for a nature museum.  We will go to Harrison Field on Tuesday this coming week.  Please check the weather report!  It is looking like rain...boots would be great.  I will bring the kids outside even in the rain.

Science:  We learned about the different types of apples, how they are alike and different.  Our caterpillars are now in their chrysalis.  We each got our very own sunflower to harvest!.  

Math:  We worked on counting from different spots to 100.  We used two dice to count on. We learned how at math time we have a “menu” of choices.  We worked on our first window Pane, writing numbers to 9, and learned what the word digit means.   Goal:  I can write my numbers the correct way.

Literacy:  We reviewed the sounds of a and t.  We practiced their letter formation using lines (skyline, airplane line and grass line).   We worked on letters b and h (sounds, how to unlock their sounds and hand writing).  They each got a wipe off dry erase mat to practice their names (I sent one copy home in their red folders).  We were letter b and h detectives.  Also, we read several picture books...my favorite was ”Rhyming Dust Bunnies.” Goal:  I can produce and listen for rhyming words.  Heart Words/High Frequency Words: me, am, I  

Next Week’s letters: i, j Words: like and see

Art/Music:  In art we learned about oops mistakes and how they can turn into something beautiful.  We learned a song about plants and butterflies.

Choice Time Options:  matchboxes, watercolors, horse farms, games (spot it), and legos

Mindful:  We played go noodle!  How to work with a partner. We decorated our desks with family pictures.

Recess:  Please be ready for possible rain this week… as long as it’s not too heavy of a rain we will go outside.