1st Grade Newsletter
October 20, 2020
Language Arts
What are we learning?
- Becoming Readers and Writers
- Learning About Print within Fiction Texts
Home/School Connection
- When reading, ask your student to describe how their character has changed throughout the story.
- Ask your student to use known parts of a word to read. Example:
- The word is “cats” ask your student if there is any other words they know inside of the word “cats”
Math
What are we learning?
- Counting and Numbers
- Adding and Subtracting (Part 1)
Home/School Connection
- Ask students to make estimates. About how many markers do you think you have? Count to see how close they were.
- Begin thinking about adding and subtracting.
Science
What are we learning?
- Parts of a Plant
- Basic Needs of Animals
Home/School Connection
- Have students tell you about the different parts of plants.
- Ask your student to share what animals need to live.
Social Studies
What are we learning?
- Digital Citizenship
Home/School Connection
- Ask your student how they can stay safe on the internet and computer.
Important Dates and Reminders
Kindness Bingo - Check out the Kindness Bingo Board Below. Try completing a row or two!
Positivity Project
- Creativity - October 25-31
- Perspective - November 1-7
- Check out some family resources here!