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Monday, August 29, 2016
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Week of August 22-26, 2016
Students are really getting a hang of routines. They have already gotten more independent in just 13 school days! Kudos to parents who encourage our little ones to become confident citizens.
This week the students learned to say "I am angry, I am happy, and I am sad." These are useful expressions during read alouds to connect with book characters. They are also practical at Peace Feet. Students are encouraged to say Thank you and You're welcome whenever possible. So many are not able to ask to go to the bathroom in Mandarin. The progress is fantastic!
In Math we continue to count from 0 to 100, writing 0 to 20, and applying one to one correspondence skill when counting. Next week, Mrs. Holmes will introduce counting up from numbers other than 1, and we will reinforce during morning message as well as centers.
Remember, Tuesday and Wednesday will be MAP testing for both classes. See class update email from me for more details.
This week the students learned to say "I am angry, I am happy, and I am sad." These are useful expressions during read alouds to connect with book characters. They are also practical at Peace Feet. Students are encouraged to say Thank you and You're welcome whenever possible. So many are not able to ask to go to the bathroom in Mandarin. The progress is fantastic!
In Math we continue to count from 0 to 100, writing 0 to 20, and applying one to one correspondence skill when counting. Next week, Mrs. Holmes will introduce counting up from numbers other than 1, and we will reinforce during morning message as well as centers.
Remember, Tuesday and Wednesday will be MAP testing for both classes. See class update email from me for more details.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Homework: Rekenrek Due: Monday, August 29
To reinforce counting and cardinality skills, please help make a rekenrek with your child and bring it Monday, August 29. You're more than welcome to make extras. These will be sent home at the end of the unit.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Friday, August 19, 2016
Week of August 15-19, 2016
In language thematic unit, we continued on greeting each other by saying good morning, hello, good-bye, thank you, and you're welcome. The students have made lots of improvement and some began to ask to go to the bathroom in Mandarin. Ms. Yang and I remind the students to say thank you and you're welcome whenever possible. Next week, we will introduce "I am sorry." "It's okay!" "How old are you?" and "I am ___ years old."
In Math, we used manipulatives to help us count. Students stack unifix cubes while counting in Mandarin. They also trace numbers using playdoh as well as roll them in balls to create ten frames. Students are now counting from 1 to 100 orally when looking at the hundreds chart. They are also expected to count by 10's from 10 to 100 by the end of this unit. It is important that students are counting during their spare time to get familiar with number sense. Counting in both English and Mandarin are encouraged.
Today, Ms. Eckmann's class went out on a nature walk and recorded things we see, hear, touch, and smell by drawing objects on the graphic organizer. Next week, Mrs. Holmes' class will conduct their walk and both classes will be introduced to scientific tools.
Have a great weekend and see you at meet and greet on August 25!
In Math, we used manipulatives to help us count. Students stack unifix cubes while counting in Mandarin. They also trace numbers using playdoh as well as roll them in balls to create ten frames. Students are now counting from 1 to 100 orally when looking at the hundreds chart. They are also expected to count by 10's from 10 to 100 by the end of this unit. It is important that students are counting during their spare time to get familiar with number sense. Counting in both English and Mandarin are encouraged.
Today, Ms. Eckmann's class went out on a nature walk and recorded things we see, hear, touch, and smell by drawing objects on the graphic organizer. Next week, Mrs. Holmes' class will conduct their walk and both classes will be introduced to scientific tools.
Have a great weekend and see you at meet and greet on August 25!
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| Swap that color! |
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| Number Tracing & Ten Frame |
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| Fine Motor Skill Center |
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| Peace Feet - Mrs. Holmes introduced Peace Feet so students may resolve minor conflicts through expressing their feelings. |
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| Hands are not for Hitting lesson |
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| Geo Board Sight Words Building |
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| Nature Walk Recording |
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| What can you hear? |
Friday, August 12, 2016
First Week of School 2016-17! (Video at the Bottom!)
It's been an overwhelmingly exciting first week of school. The students have gotten into the groove of routines and are showing so much eagerness to learn. The first few weeks of school are vital because routines are taught, practiced, and reminded. Smooth routines mean a successful school year. Our students are no different, except it IS a little more difficult. They arrived Wednesday morning expected to follow directions in Mandarin. To better help students comprehend, I incorporated gestures and pictures. By day three, most students are already able to unpack their backpacks, find their names on the table, and place snacks and water bottles in the bin. It is already rewarding for me as a teacher!
Next week, we will continue to focus on Math standard - Counting from 0 to 100 by ones and tens (a Common core standard but in Mandarin, of course) We will count using manipulative (sticks, uni-fix cubes, play-doh..etc.) This is also a good time to go over writing numbers from 0 to 9 at home and counting by touching (one to one correspondence).
In Science, we will be exploring nature using our senses. The students will record their findings on a graphic organizer.
In Mandarin, the students will continue to add greeting vocabulary words by importing songs and dialogues.
See pictures below from our first week of school! Happy weekend everyone!
Next week, we will continue to focus on Math standard - Counting from 0 to 100 by ones and tens (a Common core standard but in Mandarin, of course) We will count using manipulative (sticks, uni-fix cubes, play-doh..etc.) This is also a good time to go over writing numbers from 0 to 9 at home and counting by touching (one to one correspondence).
In Science, we will be exploring nature using our senses. The students will record their findings on a graphic organizer.
In Mandarin, the students will continue to add greeting vocabulary words by importing songs and dialogues.
See pictures below from our first week of school! Happy weekend everyone!
Fly Swapping Sight Words / Colors
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