This month in Math we will be working on Unit 4 Counting and Numbers (Part 2)
During this unit students will:
Tell how many are in a given set of 20 or fewer objects by counting orally.
Read, write, and represent numbers from 0 through 20.
Given no more than three sets, each set containing 10 or fewer concrete objects, compare and order sets from least to greatest and greatest to least.
Count forward orally by ones from 0 to 31.
Count backward orally by ones when given any number between 1 and 10
Identify the number after, without counting, when given any number between 0 and 30.
In reading, we will be working on Unit 5: Learning about Nonfiction Texts.
During this unit, students will:
learn about a nonfiction book by using the pictures and words to understand.
compare new information to information they already know
understand a book by thinking about my life and how it relates to me.
In writing, we will be working on Unit 5: Writing Nonfiction
During this unit, students will:
understand that as the writer uncovers the focus of the piece, he or she makes decisions about how to organize the piece.
be engaged with others in thoughtful discussions develop ideas and perspectives
become a better writer by finding a topic they know a lot about
write/draw facts about their topic
This month in Social Studies we will focus on Economics and Geography.
In Economics, we will compare and contrast simple job descriptions of the work people do to earn money
In Geography, we will study maps and globes. Our focus will be on:
using simple maps and globes to identify places and objects
understanding that maps and globes model different perspectives
Our focus will be on squirrels as we continue investigating and understanding basic needs and life processes of plants and animals. We will identify and discuss:
the life need of squirrels
the physical characteristics of squirrels
how squirrels change and grow as we sequence their life cycle from baby to adult