Literacy

• Studied the ap/an/ad short a word families
• Read the poem Dan Had a Nap (searching for word families)
• Introduced our new BIG book, The Jigaree
• Discussed what an ACTION word is
• Reviewed the (ing) sound
• Wrote a Jigaree Journal (writing about what actions their jigaree can do)
• Reviewed speech bubbles. Why do authors use them?
• Painted our very own Jigaree and wrote about they are doing. I can see a jigaree. It is _________ after me.
• Learned/Practiced the formation of letters; W, U, V, and X

Math

• Completed our Month of November in our personal calendars.
• Discussed the vocabulary; weight, scale, heavy, light, level, balance, pound, ounce
• Explored the pan balance

On Monday we met in our constellation groups. The focus was on the topic of "Giving Back."

Each group completed an activity that would give back to our community. The activities shared were; making holiday decoration for a nursing home, sending holiday cards to the troops, and making dog treat holders for the animal shelters.

When we came together as a class, the children had many personal stories to share about the ways that their families give back. I was very impressed with their connections!

This week we learned many facts about the state of New Hampshire.

Many of the students shared their stories, facts, or adventures with the whole group. We looked at maps and guides, learned about animals that live there, and heard about amazing ski trips and camping trips.

Ask you child about the state of NH!