We have been very busy with Math and Language this week. While it may seem sporadic, our research based 'Everyday Math' program moves around from topic to topic and skill to skill. The reason behind this spiralling approach is that when topics in Mathematics are taught in isolation they are reviewed less, and often not retained. By teaching and reviewing skills frequently and in conjunction with other skills, it helps our little learners retain knowledge and make connections between the different strands in Math. This week we have been working on patterning, probability, measurement and addition and subtraction. Your children are beginning to make great connections between addition and subtraction, and are becoming more fluent using fact triangles to solve problems. Please practice mental math drills at home to improve fluency with addition and subtraction facts within 10. In Language Arts, we have been continuing our focus on fairytales and storytelling. This week, we have been working on a mini unit on Cinderella, comparing and contrasting three different tales, as well as reviewing the concepts of characters, setting, problem, and solution. We have also been focusing on using voices, expression, and telling stories with our bodies. I am so impressed with our improved fluency and expression skills. I know many of you have been supporting this at home. I really appreciate it. I have attached our three Cinderella stories below - Dinorella, Cinderella Penguin, and Cinderella. - I believe that all of these books are available from our Library if you would like to check them out to read and review with your child at home. Remember that as ASA community members you have access to our library. Feel free to visit and sign out books to read with your child at home. There is also some great adult and young adult literature. Miss Lanto is happy to help.
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