Friday, January 13, 2010
It has been a great cold week in the Pre-K class this week. We have been really enjoying our zoo animal unit. We have been talking about what animals eat, where they live, and the climate that they come from. If you have time this week could you ask your child about their favourite animal and talk about how animals live. In math we have begun to discuss various 2D and 3D shapes and where we see them in our world. I am still planning on the Hsinchu zoo field trip and details will follow shortly.
It seems that I made a mistake on the homework this month by having the first page not correspond with what is inside. I am sorry for this mistake and just follow what is inside on the pages. Thanks!
What we did in our centres this week.
Literacy Centres
- Animal puppet buddy reading.
- African writing books.
- Computer story “Meet the Meerkats”
- Guided reading with a teacher.
Math and Science Centres
- Tangram animal blocks.
- Tangram computer game.
- Free exploration of scales.
- Math counting text books.
Reading Tips
Your Child's Teacher
When children see their parents and teachers working together, they feel more secure and confident. Taking an interest in your child's education will help your child do better in school.
Teachers can provide advice about helping your child learn to read. Here are some topics you could discuss with them:
· your child's reading level
· the reading goals for your child and how you can support your child in working towards those goals
· books that your child could read easily and books that he or she would find more difficult
· books and authors your child might enjoy
· the level of your child's interest in reading – for example, whether he or she chooses to read for enjoyment
· reading strategies your child could use
· books or guides that could help you help your child
At least a few times a week I sit with each students listen to them read. I am constantly taking notes and seeing where each child needs to improve. We then work on our goals during our next guided reading time together. If you ever want to come talk to me about the strengths and weaknesses of your child’s reading level I am always willing to talk. Keep reading and thanks for all you do for your children.
Like always, if you have any questions or concern you can always write me an email at bsharp.his@gmail.com or come by and speak to me in person.
Cheers
Braedon
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.
~Henry Ford
