Skills To Practice (October 29, 2009)

** Counting by ones to 100

** Counting by twos to 30 (children should eventually recognize a pattern and keep going)

** Counting by fives to 100

** Counting by tens past 100

** Counting backwards

These are pretty easy to practice when riding in the car. Chanting or singing the numbers will help them remember. Or, you could say a number and have them tell you the number that comes next.

We continue to practice addition and subtraction. Again, any extra practice you do with them at home is beneficial. Simple addition and subtraction problems should come to them quickly. In the near future I will be testing quick recall of these. (ie. 2+4=6, adding/subtracting numbers 10 and below)

Our class is in need of crayons, and folders. If you are able and would like to donate any of these items to the class we would appreciate your generosity.

Happy Birthday Eric, Jacob S, and Sean!!!!!

October 18, 2009

Our trip to Evan's Orchard has been rescheduled for this Friday. We are hoping for nice weather.

We had five children absent from class on Friday. If your child is not feeling well, now is the time to err on the side of caution. We will wash our hands often and use the water fountain very little.

Some skills that you can review at home:

*counting by 2s, 5s and 10s

*counting backwards

*simple addition

*simple subtraction

*identifying and writing numbers (through 1oo+ by the end of the year)

***Remember to read every chance you get.***

Donations:

*magazines (for cutting/projects)

*boxes

*maps

Thank you for supporting your child's education. I hope by working together we build a strong foundation for each child.