Chess Club
Both chess clubs are meeting this week. We have been working on checkmating with different pieces. During the last chess club we saw an example of how to checkmate with a bishop, a knight and the king.
Phonics
Helping students figure out syllables in words is a good way to teach them to read longer words. Scooping the syllables underneath the word is a quick, easy way to help students visualize the syllables. This also helps the student's spelling as students learn to listen for the syllables in words and spell the word syllable by syllable.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
For the Week of March 24th
Chess Club
Both clubs will be held this week. If you would like to help in Wednesday's club - please let me know. I would enjoy having you.
Listening
Many of us take listening for granted. But listening carefully to someone and understanding what they are saying is an important life skill. One fun way to help improve listening, and memory skills is to play "Johnny has an apple in his pocket." To play, the first person says something that Johnny has in his pocket that starts with the letter A. Then the next person must name the A item and also add a B item. Each person continues to add another item in alphabetical order. The sillier the items that he has in his pocket, the better. See if those playing can get through the whole alphabet without making a mistake.
Both clubs will be held this week. If you would like to help in Wednesday's club - please let me know. I would enjoy having you.
Listening
Many of us take listening for granted. But listening carefully to someone and understanding what they are saying is an important life skill. One fun way to help improve listening, and memory skills is to play "Johnny has an apple in his pocket." To play, the first person says something that Johnny has in his pocket that starts with the letter A. Then the next person must name the A item and also add a B item. Each person continues to add another item in alphabetical order. The sillier the items that he has in his pocket, the better. See if those playing can get through the whole alphabet without making a mistake.
Spring Break
I hope everyone has an extra enjoyable Spring break. This year has flown by. It is hard to believe that we are on the home stretch. Thanks again for allowing me the privilege of teaching your children.
Friday, March 14, 2014
For the Week of March 17th
Chess Club
Both clubs will be held this week. If you would like to help in Wednesday's club - please let me know. I would enjoy having you.
No School
There will be no school Monday, March 17th due to parent/teacher conferences. There will be no school Tuesday, March 18th due to teacher inservice.
Listening
Many of us take listening for granted. But listening carefully to someone and understanding what they are saying is an important life skill. One fun way to help improve listening, and memory skills is to play "Johnny has an apple in his pocket." To play, the first person says something that Johnny has in his pocket that starts with the letter A. Then the next person must name the A item and also add a B item. Each person continues to add another item in alphabetical order. The sillier the items that he has in his pocket, the better. See if those playing can get through the whole alphabet without making a mistake.
Both clubs will be held this week. If you would like to help in Wednesday's club - please let me know. I would enjoy having you.
No School
There will be no school Monday, March 17th due to parent/teacher conferences. There will be no school Tuesday, March 18th due to teacher inservice.
Listening
Many of us take listening for granted. But listening carefully to someone and understanding what they are saying is an important life skill. One fun way to help improve listening, and memory skills is to play "Johnny has an apple in his pocket." To play, the first person says something that Johnny has in his pocket that starts with the letter A. Then the next person must name the A item and also add a B item. Each person continues to add another item in alphabetical order. The sillier the items that he has in his pocket, the better. See if those playing can get through the whole alphabet without making a mistake.
Friday, March 7, 2014
For the Week of March 10th
Chess Club
There are no chess clubs this week due to parent/teacher conferences.
ISAT Tests
Students are finishing ISAT testing this week. A good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast will help your child do their best.
Listening
Many of us take listening for granted. But listening carefully to someone and understanding what they are saying is an important life skill. One fun way to help improve listening, and memory skills is to play "Johnny has an apple in his pocket." To play, the first person says something that Johnny has in his pocket that starts with the letter A. Then the next person must name the A item and also add a B item. Each person continues to add another item in alphabetical order. The sillier the items that he has in his pocket, the better. See if those playing can get through the whole alphabet without making a mistake.
There are no chess clubs this week due to parent/teacher conferences.
ISAT Tests
Students are finishing ISAT testing this week. A good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast will help your child do their best.
Listening
Many of us take listening for granted. But listening carefully to someone and understanding what they are saying is an important life skill. One fun way to help improve listening, and memory skills is to play "Johnny has an apple in his pocket." To play, the first person says something that Johnny has in his pocket that starts with the letter A. Then the next person must name the A item and also add a B item. Each person continues to add another item in alphabetical order. The sillier the items that he has in his pocket, the better. See if those playing can get through the whole alphabet without making a mistake.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)