Chess Club
Both Tuesday's and Thursday's chess clubs will be meeting this week. This week we will be studying how our chess pieces should work together to win the game.
Give Reading a Purpose
Whenever possible, have your child help you by reading. They can read the grocery list to you as you shop. They can read the directions to a game. They can read the recipe as you make something. They can read labels on food to determine if it is something you should eat. If you have a relative who is willing to write your child letters or emails, your child can read the letters or emails to you. If you want to find out someone's address, or phone number, have your child look it up for you. Great gains are made by small amounts of work done every day. Find ways to incorporate extra reading into your child's life.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
For the Week of November 26th
Chess Club
Chess Club meets both Tuesday, November 27th and Thursday, November 29th. We will be looking at some advanced moves to challenge the more advanced students.
Not Just Historical Fiction but Books Written During Specific Time Periods
Historical fiction are good books to help students understand specific time periods in history. Another interesting way to learn about history is to read books written during specific time periods. There are companies that specialize in publishing books that were written a long time ago. I think it would be fun to find some of these books and read them with my grandchildren. Then we can have some great discussions about what it was like then compared to what it is like now. Some of these very old books might be fun holiday presents.
Chess Club meets both Tuesday, November 27th and Thursday, November 29th. We will be looking at some advanced moves to challenge the more advanced students.
Not Just Historical Fiction but Books Written During Specific Time Periods
Historical fiction are good books to help students understand specific time periods in history. Another interesting way to learn about history is to read books written during specific time periods. There are companies that specialize in publishing books that were written a long time ago. I think it would be fun to find some of these books and read them with my grandchildren. Then we can have some great discussions about what it was like then compared to what it is like now. Some of these very old books might be fun holiday presents.
Friday, November 16, 2012
For the Week of November 19th
Chess Club
Chess Club will meet this Tuesday, November 20th after school. We will be learning about opening moves.
No School
There is no school this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday.
Thankfulness
Since we are celebrating Thanksgiving this week I thought I would post a few of the things I am thankful for about being a teacher at Prairieview. The first thing I am thankful for are my wonderful students. What a great group of children! Next, I am thankful for the administrators, teachers and staff who all enjoy working together to make this a positive place to be for everyone. I am thankful for our school board who made the transitions of this school year as seamless as possible. I am thankful for the many books, computers, supplies and equipment that we have to use in our classrooms. I know we have much more than many schools in the U.S. I am thankful for our PTO and parents who volunteer to makes our lives as teachers easier and more successful. What a great group of people to be working with! Thank you.
Chess Club will meet this Tuesday, November 20th after school. We will be learning about opening moves.
No School
There is no school this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday.
Thankfulness
Since we are celebrating Thanksgiving this week I thought I would post a few of the things I am thankful for about being a teacher at Prairieview. The first thing I am thankful for are my wonderful students. What a great group of children! Next, I am thankful for the administrators, teachers and staff who all enjoy working together to make this a positive place to be for everyone. I am thankful for our school board who made the transitions of this school year as seamless as possible. I am thankful for the many books, computers, supplies and equipment that we have to use in our classrooms. I know we have much more than many schools in the U.S. I am thankful for our PTO and parents who volunteer to makes our lives as teachers easier and more successful. What a great group of people to be working with! Thank you.
Friday, November 9, 2012
For the Week of November 12th
Veteran's Day
No school Monday, November 12th due to Veteran's Day. If you are a Veteran, thank you for helping to keep our nation safe.
Chess Club
Both Tuesday's and Thursday's chess clubs will meet this week. We will be learning and practicing castling. There are a number of complicated rules to castling and it takes some time for students to master them.
Reading Directions
Reading and following directions is a very important skill. In order to give your student extra practice in reading and following directions at home, here are a few suggestions: Follow a recipe together. Have the student read the recipe out loud. Then have the student explain in their own words what you should do first, second, etc. Purchase a craft project that has directions. Again, have your student read the directions and explain to you what you have to do to complete the project. Print out google map or Mapquest directions when you are going somewhere. Have the student keep track of where you are and tell you when to turn and in what direction. Your child will have so much fun they will not even realize that they are practicing their reading skills!
No school Monday, November 12th due to Veteran's Day. If you are a Veteran, thank you for helping to keep our nation safe.
Chess Club
Both Tuesday's and Thursday's chess clubs will meet this week. We will be learning and practicing castling. There are a number of complicated rules to castling and it takes some time for students to master them.
Reading Directions
Reading and following directions is a very important skill. In order to give your student extra practice in reading and following directions at home, here are a few suggestions: Follow a recipe together. Have the student read the recipe out loud. Then have the student explain in their own words what you should do first, second, etc. Purchase a craft project that has directions. Again, have your student read the directions and explain to you what you have to do to complete the project. Print out google map or Mapquest directions when you are going somewhere. Have the student keep track of where you are and tell you when to turn and in what direction. Your child will have so much fun they will not even realize that they are practicing their reading skills!
Friday, November 2, 2012
For the Week of November 5th
Reminder - No School Monday, November 5th nor Tuesday, November 6th
Chess Club
Chess club will meet Thursday, November 8th. Tuesday's chess club will not meet since there is no school on Tuesday.
Countdown to the Holidays
A wonderful idea that I read about for the holidays is to purchase or get out of the library a book for each day leading up to the holiday you celebrate. Wrap each book in wrapping paper. Then, each day, have your children open one book and read it together as a family. As the children see the pile of wrapped books go down, they will know that their holiday is getting closer and closer.
Chess Club
Chess club will meet Thursday, November 8th. Tuesday's chess club will not meet since there is no school on Tuesday.
Countdown to the Holidays
A wonderful idea that I read about for the holidays is to purchase or get out of the library a book for each day leading up to the holiday you celebrate. Wrap each book in wrapping paper. Then, each day, have your children open one book and read it together as a family. As the children see the pile of wrapped books go down, they will know that their holiday is getting closer and closer.
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