Third week of Advent
December 15-19, 2014
Grade One/Two
It’s finally beginning to look a bit like Advent/Christmas! And I’m feeling that old familiar “December is a blur” teacher feeling; whew! Monday is a really special day in our class as we will try for another virtual field trip, this one to the Alaska Zoo for an event called “Santa’s Reindeer Tails.” This is a science experience and a live feed with our soon-to-be friend, Abby, who is the director of distance learning at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage. I’m not sure how many of us will ever physically get to Alaska, some will, I suppose, but here is a chance for us to visit with just an effective internet connection and lots of organization and preparation! I didn’t want to talk much about this until the time was very near; since the feed is outdoors, cancellation is always a possibility. Here’s hoping and praying.
Reading/language involves covering the wealth of information provided to prepare for the virtual trip. We will also try to read Tommie dePaola’s Country Angel Christmas. Several years ago, I had an opportunity to hear this wonderful Catholic children’s author speak at a conference I attended. He is a great author and understands children well. Our sounds are g that sounds like j; and the word chunks age and ay, both long a sounds.
Math finds us trying to solidify 7, 8, and 9 as sums and minuends, so we will talk about fact families. Seconds will review ordinal numbers and practice more on 2 digit addition.
Religion will, of course, focus on the birth of Jesus and activities regarding that. We will have some “service activities” (making gifts for parents! J)
Spelling words
age page cage way say may day
play angel 2nd grade additionals: stage playground
The only homework this week is spelling on Monday. I suppose we all have enough to do. J
Christmas blessings to you all. The greatest gift you give me is one you share every day: your children. They are very special little people and I love each one dearly. Merry Christmas to your whole family!
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