We accomplished quite a bit today. In Readers' Workshop and Writers' Workshop, the students reviewed the workshop model. The workshop model consists of a mini-lesson which is approximately 15 minutes. It is during this time that the teacher teaches a mini-lesson using a variety of methods. The mini-lesson is followed by a 30-40 minute work period. It is during this time that the students will practice the skill or strategy that was taught during the mini-lesson. We conclude the workshop with a closing that is approximately 10 minutes. It is during this time that the students will share their work, ask questions and clear up any misconceptions (the students learned that word today).
For the skill block, the students took a quiz about long and short vowels. Here are a few sites to provide additional practice.
Long and Short Vowel Match
Coconut Vowel Practice - This is a neat game!
In math, the students discussed groups of 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.. Have them look around the house and find objects that are grouped together. This "inquiry" method in math is leading up to teaching them a new skill which they will discover. Check out this newsletter that will provide you with some information regarding the Math Investigation Unit we are now doing.
We also introduced the students to the class website. If you have the opportunity, please explore it with your child. We have already had several students answer the Club Einstein Questions. The top scoring student at the end of the nine weeks earns a prize. We will be updating the site some more in the next few days so be on the lookout. Again, thank you for making this a wonderful first day and we look forward to a great year with your children!
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