This week we started our football unit in P.E. We learned about a “snapdown” position, and played some movement games that align with skills associated with football. We played tag, catching, and running games. We started “inner/outer” self portraits in art. We used a mirror to identify unique characteristics about our faces and discussed things that made us unique both inwardly and outwardly.
In math, we started working on recognizing, extending and creating patterns. We also spent some time looking at place value and where each digit of a number belongs (what place it is in.) We kicked off our October journals with a focus on the autumn season. During our inquiry block, we learned about the lifecycle of a pumpkin and we discussed what we can do with pumpkins (eat, carve, etc.) We related the time when we harvest a pumpkin to seasonal changes in autumn. We also observed seasonal changes in our local environment.
Learning Intentions:
I can read and write short “o” CVC words.
I can exhibit teamwork in a variety of physical activities
I can observe and document seasonal changes in the environment
I can participate in a sharing circle
Ways to Continue the Learning At Home:
Read together each evening- have your student choose a book to read or retell a story
Have your student teach you a math game (Chocolate chip, Battle, Bigger number game)
Talk about seasonal changes and what you notice and observe
Important Dates and Reminders:
October 12 – Thanksgiving Day (no school)
October 19 – Non-Instruction Day
October 22-30 – Alien In-Line coming to TRS
October 29 – Fun Lunch #1 & Halloween Dance
We plan to go outside every day (so please send your child dressed for the weather.
We will absolutely be outside every Wednesday as part of our outdoor learning as we explore “Walking Wednesdays” (appropriate clothing for this day is A MUST.)
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