Year 1/2 Weekly Update

September 30-October 4
Important Days
Happy Fall! We thought a lot last week about how the
Wednesday- 1:40 dismiss
seasons are changing. We tried to change the
classroom a bit by taking down the reading umbrella
PE: Tuesday, Thursday
and making our own reading ‘campfire’. The kids used
some creativity with the classroom materials to make
the change. As the weather begins to change talk with
Music:Monday, Friday them about what things they notice in the
environment, about the activities you do at home, or
even just the clothing that they are wearing.
Sometimes as adults we forget that these small
conversations contribute LARGELY to their
understanding of the world around them.

We are Learning About…

Reading-We continue working on consistent reading habits in class and
literacy assessments. We talk in class about Building Good Reading Habits. Our
practice in class is about how we choose good reading spots, choose books
that are just right for us (this applies specifically to Year 2 students or those
who are reading already).

Writing- We will focus this week on our journaling about healthy choices
and writing simple instructions, like how to wash hands. We will continue
working on adding more to our writing (to the picture or with words).

Math-We will continue our study of numbers- how they are represented,
how they are flexibly made, counting sequences, and ordering. We also
continue our focus on problem solving strategies and process.

 Year 1/2 Weekly Update

Unit of Inquiry-As we start wrapping up our focus on making Healthy Choices we

will continue to think about what sources of information we can use to learn about
healthy choices. We will talk with Ms. Martina this week about germs and hand
washing. We will begin considering how we can take action with the information we
have learned this unit and help other people make healthy choices as well.

Transdisciplinary Theme- Who We Are

An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health;
human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means
to be human.

Central Idea-The choices people make affect their health and well-being.

Lines of Inquiry-

what it means to have a balanced lifestyle

how the choices we make affect our health

different sources of information that help us make choices

Key Concepts- Causation, Responsibility, Reflection

Learner Profile Focuses- Balanced, Communicator

Homework

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Read the book in the Read the book in the Read the book in the Read the book in the
homework bag and homework bag and homework bag and homework bag and
record in your record in your record in your record in your
Reading Log. Reading Log. Reading Log. Reading Log.

Complete the Complete the

handwriting or handwriting or
writing homework in writing homework in
your homework bag. your homework bag.