January 17- February 3

Learning Goals

Math:

• Subtract 100 facts in 5 minutes
• Solve words problems using multiple strategies
• Use thinkingblocks.com to solve addition and subtraction word problems
• Count mixed coins over a dollar
• Play money games
• Trade coins and show multiple ways to show the same amount of money
• Solve money word problems
• Add/Subtract money amounts using the decimal point
• Continue to review telling time to the minute

Language Arts:

• Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast stories
• Identify the main idea and details in a text
• Write a story about their puppet
• Read with fluency
• Edit sentences using correct capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Write procedural text for the three body systems (digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems)
• Publish procedural text using Word
• Identify the problem and solution in fictional text
• Use nonfiction text features to gather/share information

Social Studies:

• Create a timeline of MLK Jr. life
• Explain the significance behind Civil Rights Day

Science: 

• Label the parts of the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems
• Write out the process of each system
• Explain warning signs our bodies give us if the system is not functioning properly
• Explain ways that they can keep these three systems healthy and working properly

Upcoming Events/Reminders

• Students will begin making their puppets with Ms. Gwen beginning Wednesday Jan. 18.  Our class will be putting on a puppet show for YOU on Thursday January 26.  The time has not been decided yet, however your child will be sending home an invitation next week! 

• 100th Day of school is on Monday Jan. 23 Your child will be asked to dress up as if they were 100 years old! We will be sending home a letter next week giving suggestions/ideas on how your child can participate without spending any money! We will also be doing some activities in class to celebrate.