Dear Families,

 We are excited to read the story Ten on the Sled with our class over the next two weeks! This book will help us practice sequencing skills (first, next, last) as we track who falls off the sled. Students will enjoy making predictions, such as "I wonder which animal will fall off first?" Their curiosity and conversations will be delightful. The students will retell parts of the story, showing their growing confidence in speaking. We will use the story to practice counting and naming ordinal positions (first, second, third), and the children will be enthusiastic participants. 

Our vocabulary focus will include words that describe location and position (above, below, between, behind, in front of) through play-based activities. During our read-alouds and vocabulary exercises, children will practice simple positional phrases such as "The mouse is on the sled" and "The mouse is beside the sled." These activities will help children notice spatial relationships and build language skills. Please encourage your child to use similar phrases at home during play or reading. While reading together, pause and ask your child to describe the location of an object or character (e.g., “Where will the cat be? Will the cat be on or under the chair?”). During daily routines, like setting the table or putting toys away, use positional words aloud to build familiarity. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's learning journey.