Daily Message: March 5
This morning we learned about limericks. First we enjoyed several, including two written by Edward Lear. Then the children composed their own limericks by filling in the blanks. You might see if your child can remember how many lines are in a limerick and which lines rhyme. The children really enjoyed the humor of the limericks.
We completed the final subtraction facts in math class. We do not expect that the children have mastered all the facts at this point. However, if your child continues to practice for two minutes each evening, she will be a step ahead for second grade. During practice it's helpful to remind her to consider related facts. For instance, if she knows that 17-8=9, she also knows that 17-9=8.
Today in health class a group of upper school students who participate in a group called Peer Leaders led a 'listening skills' workshop for first graders. (They do many things to demonstrate leadership skills among their peers.) Through games and activities they demonstrated ways to help students get their minds and bodies ready to listen. A big point that was made was listening can improve...with practice. Over the next few weeks, Mrs. Meland and I, will be encouraging improved listening with the use of a 'star listener chart' and the various strategies we learned today. Ask your child about it.
You might be interested in how Amelia Earhart's childhood compared to that of other girls of her generation. If so, your child can tell you all about it. (The children especially enjoyed the story of the homemade roller coaster.)
Barb
We completed the final subtraction facts in math class. We do not expect that the children have mastered all the facts at this point. However, if your child continues to practice for two minutes each evening, she will be a step ahead for second grade. During practice it's helpful to remind her to consider related facts. For instance, if she knows that 17-8=9, she also knows that 17-9=8.
Today in health class a group of upper school students who participate in a group called Peer Leaders led a 'listening skills' workshop for first graders. (They do many things to demonstrate leadership skills among their peers.) Through games and activities they demonstrated ways to help students get their minds and bodies ready to listen. A big point that was made was listening can improve...with practice. Over the next few weeks, Mrs. Meland and I, will be encouraging improved listening with the use of a 'star listener chart' and the various strategies we learned today. Ask your child about it.
You might be interested in how Amelia Earhart's childhood compared to that of other girls of her generation. If so, your child can tell you all about it. (The children especially enjoyed the story of the homemade roller coaster.)
Barb
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