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Kindergartners and 1st graders. 

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Addition

We began addition last week.  We started with manipulatives (blocks).  We drew our organizer (called a number bond) on the table.  They loved being able to write on the table with their dry erase markers.  Then I gave them story problems.  This helps them figure out what to do.  If I know the parts but not the whole amount we add.  If I know the whole and some went away we subtract.

Mrs. Elkins had 2 dogs and 3 cats as pets.  How many pets does she have in all? 

The 2 parts are put in the smaller circle, the equation is written and then they are slid into the larger circle (the whole)

Mrs. Enfinger bought 3 sweaters and 1 shirt at the store.  How many did she buy altogether?

Today we started drawing our strategies in our problem solving journal.  Then one set of partners were able to share.

Literacy Stations

Whew! What a crazy 2 weeks! I am glad things can get back to normal now.  We were able to start our Literacy Stations last week. 

Station 1: Smart  Board

Station 2: Sticker Story

Station 3: Computer (Reading A to Z)

Station 4:

Listening and responding

 Station 5: Write the room (CVC words - ex : cat) 

 rib

 nest

Station 6: Reading with Mrs. Enfinger (Mrs. Latham) 

Station 7: iPads

Station 8: Sight Words/Fluency

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Holiday Party

We had so much fun at our Holiday Party! 

We played reindeer ring toss, snowman bowling, pinned the heart on the Grinch, made jingle bell bracelets, and made snowmen snacks.  Thank you to all the parents that sent in items and volunteered to help at our stations!