Dear Families,

We had a short but productive week in first grade :) In reading group, we have been working hard at retelling a story from the beginning to the end.  We have learned to use character names and retelling the words not the pictures. In math, we continue to practice addition strategies such as counting all, counting on, and using known facts.  We focused on making combinations that equal 10 this week (5+5=10, 3+7=10, etc.) In writing, we have learned how to make our stories come alive by adding movement in our pictures and speech bubbles to make people talk.

Here are some things to ask your first grader...

* tell me about a book you read in reading group this week
* what are you writing about in Writers Workshop
* tell me how you can earn a star for extra recess by doing 2 things in the hallway (super straight, super quiet)
* show me a whole body listening look
* tell me 2 facts you learned about bats
* can you read me a book on raz-kids


Reminders....
Please send back book envelopes on Fridays.  This is the day we switch over our books for the next week.

Have a great weekend!
Heather