He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11

Sunday, January 22, 2012

January 23rd - 27th

 We have been enjoying our cultural study of Spain.  In the library, Mrs. Osmer taught the children about the "tooth mouse" that visits children in Spain.  Each child received one of their own! 
We also enjoyed a visit from Merritt's mother, Haden Payne.   She talked about the summer she spent in Spain.  She wore an authentic dance dress that was designed for her to perform in.  
 On Friday, we will be sharing about Christmas in Spain, displaying items that are used to celebrate, and singing a Christmas song in Spanish.  If possible, please allow your child to wear a Christmas outfit or red and green clothes. Several elementary classes will be visiting our room and the commons area.   We will also visit different classrooms to see 
their displays and learn more about the culture in Spain.
Also,  we will be celebrating the 100th Day of School this Wednesday with special rotation stations and a few special surprises!
Here is peek at next week:

Language Art Skills:
High Frequency Words: the, said
Language/Writing Skills: using naming words (nouns), quotation marks/speech bubbles
Phonics Focus: /w/; words with short i and short o, digraphs (sh, th), 
Comprehensive Skill: fantasy/realism
Handwriting:  correct grip, spacing between words

Math
measuring length, measuring circumference, comparing weights, numbers to 100

Social Science: Spanish Cultural Study

Bible: "Elisha, the Prophet"
Scripture reference: 2 Kings 5:1-15
Memory:  "Even small children are known by their actions..."  Proverbs 20:11

We are looking forward to an awesome week!