March 2-March 6
Phonics
This week in phonics, we learned about the “ai” vowel team. Students practiced reading and spelling words where “ai” makes the long A sound, like rain, train, and paint. We talked about how “ai” is usually found in the middle of a word. They practiced the sound during reading activities and writing practice.
Students took their spelling test on the “ai” pattern on Thursday. Their test will come home on Monday so you can look it over together. If there are a few tricky words, a little extra practice by reading them aloud, writing them a few times, or using them in a sentence can really help build confidence.
We have now started learning a new spelling pattern: “ay” vowel teams. Students are discovering that “ay” also makes the long A sound, but it is usually found at the end of a word, like day, play, and stay. We are practicing noticing the difference between “ai” and “ay” so students can choose the correct spelling.
A new Roll and Read sheet has been sent home for extra practice. Just a few minutes a day of reading and reviewing these words can make a big difference. Our next spelling test will be on Thursday, March 12th.
Ask your child the following questions:
- What sound do “ai” and “ay” make?
- Can you think of a word with “ai” in the middle? What about a word with “ay” at the end?
- Can you use an “ai” word and an “ay” word in two different sentences?
Literacy
We have been learning about adverbs in class. Students are learning that adverbs are words that describe a verb and tell us how, when, or where something happens. For example, in the sentence “She ran quickly,” the word quickly tells us how she ran. Students practiced identifying adverbs in sentences and adding them to their own writing to make their sentences more detailed and interesting. We worked on using adverbs that tell how (slowly, happily), when (today, later), and where (outside, nearby). Ask your child the following questions:- Can you find the adverb in this sentence: “The cat slept peacefully”?
- Can you think of a sentence that uses an adverb to tell how someone did something?
- Can you make a sentence using an adverb that tells when or where something happened?
Students also worked on comparing fractions to see which is bigger or smaller. For example, they looked at fractions like 1/2 and 1/6 and discussed how the size of the pieces affects the fraction. The smaller the denominator, the bigger each part is.
In addition, students explored equivalent fractions, learning that different fractions can represent the same amount. For example, they discovered that 1/2 is the same as 2/4 or 3/6. Activities like drawing shapes, shading parts, and using counters helped them understand how fractions can look different but still be equal.
Ask your child the following questions:
- Can you show me which is bigger: 1/2 or 1/6?
- Can you draw a picture to show two fractions that are equal?
- In a fraction, what is the numerator and what is the denominator?
Important Dates
March 16-20 Book Fair
March 17 Wear green for St. Patrick's Day!
March 19/20 Parent/Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL ON MARCH 20TH
March 23-27 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
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