Monday

Reading: Read 20 minutes every night.

Prior Knowledge Question: Read the title of the book; then ask, “What do you think this book is going to be about?” Wait/discuss their response.

During reading, pause after a few paragraphs. Ask "what did you read about so far? Who were the characters in the story? What is the setting? Was there a problem they were trying to overcome?

Think of different comprehension question you can ask, depending on the story.

This will help your child think about their reading and it will increase their comprehension level.

Writing Prompt: Write about the story you read. (Reading Response) Be descriptive. Do not forget to use temporal words (First, Next, Then, After that, Finally).

Graphic Organizer: Fold your paper into 5 equal parts or you can use a ruler to mark 5 equal parts. Ask someone for help if you need to. Starting at the top of the paper, write the word “First” on the top section. Write “Next” on the section below it. Continue until you have written “Finally” at the bottom section.

[Template Example: First, __________________________________. Next, ______________________________. Then, _____________________________________. After that, ________________________________. Finally, ___________________________________________.]

When you have finished your writing, do not forget to edit your work. Then, illustrate each step.

Use complete sentences, capitalization and punctuation.

ART

Sand Castle Art: You will need a printed picture of a sand castle or you can draw a picture of your own sandcastle, dirt/sand (colored sand is okay, too; your choice), and glue. First, Print or draw a picture of a sandcastle. Next, trace over the outside lines of the castle with liquid glue. Then, sprinkle sand to cover the glue and wait for a few minutes for the sand to set. After that, hold your paper up and gently shake to remove all the extra sand. Finally, let the picture dry completely and hang it up on your wall. i leʻaleʻa kāu-that’s Hawaiian for “Have Fun!”

Interactive Counting Video: “Workout & Count| Skip Count by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s| Count Backwards”, by Jack Hartmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_yUC1NCFkE

Differentiation: If your child is performing below grade level, please use smaller numbers. If your child is performing above grade level, please use larger numbers.

When working on math problems...

Draw a picture to help you “see” the math and do not forget to group your ones to make a ten.

*Use place value to complete the problems. Parents please encourage your child to use base 10 blocks, hundred grid, or the number line; please do not use the algorithm strategy.