This Week

Your kiddo may have told you, but my husband, son and I just purchased our new home on Monday. The kiddos were so excited when I showed them a picture.  I had fun talking with a few of them about how my house is similar or different to their house. It was fun!

Math: In math, we are learning all about ADDITION!!!! There are a ton of fun YouTube videos on different strategies to help us add quickly. Click any of the links below for some fun ways to reinforce the strategies we are learning.
Double Number Song
Doubles 1-5
Doubles 6-10
Near Doubles/Doubles +1
Counting On  
Make 10

Reading: In reading, we will be finishing up Wizard of Oz and comparing and contrasting characters, as well as discussing how they changed throughout the story.

Writer's Workshop: We are continuing to work on our personal narratives by editing, revising and adding our best illustrations.

Phonics/Spelling: We will be learning how to read and write words that begin with the -nk and -nt blends at the end. Don't forget that you can have your child head to www.spellingcity.com/mrswalleman/ for some fun ways to practice their words for the week!

nk:  think     skunk     plank     drink     blank     rink
nt:  absent     tent     bunt     went     front     ant