This week we are reviewing estimation of numbers up to 100. This is our last math topic before our assessment. Word problems are also a big part of this quarter’s test. Encourage your child to read their math homework themselves and work out the problems on their own. If they get stuck you can help them out.

In reading we are talking about the things good readers do while they read. We are learning that reading is not a passive process and we should always be thinking while reading. You can help at home by asking your child to make a connection to the book they are reading. You can also ask them what happened in the beginning, middle, and end of their book.

By this point in the year most students are able to read 90 to 100 of the first grade sight words. The goal is only 50 for the report card, but if you are reading 50 I feel you are falling behind. Sight words are easy to learn and the biggest help in reading fluency. There is no better way to get your child reading on grade level! If you need a set of words to study please let me know! 

Check out these pics of our students working in Math this quarter!

Xavier works in math groups.

Tyler works out addition stories.

Malachi thinking hard!