Pronouns and P-P-T's

Students have been learning about both nouns and pronouns. They are now identifying and listing pronouns and nouns on their own. We have noticed that pronouns are also our memory words. In Room 4 we read a lot. We don't only read a story once or twice, but sometimes even in three different ways to build our fluency and comprehension. We respond to texts independently and in small groups by discussing and also through our writing. I am very please with the progress. Keep reading with your kids; it is making an awesome impact on the reading I am seeing in the classroom.

In math we have started learning about P-P-T (or part-part-total) and the missing addend. Students are counting on and using the number line to help them find this. Some students are even starting to count on with numbers larger than 10. We are practicing counting by 5's and some of us by 2's. Students are starting to notice patterns and connecting to even and odd numbers. I have mentioned to parents the new math we are incorporating based on a developing a deep understanding of numbers and building numeracy skills. Here is a link to the program and the training I am in the midst of: https://www.mathrecovery.org/how-it-works/addvantage
Currently Kindergarten and First grade teachers in the district are being trained, as well as some middle and high school teachers.

Every Friday we read with our third grade reading buddies in Ms. Joyce's class. Students seem to be really enjoying it and forming wonderful friendships with these older students. Be sure to ask your child about their buddy and what books they have read with him/her.

I have enjoyed the conferences I have had with families thus far and look forward to meeting with the rest of you. Thank you all so much for your support and involvement in your child's learning. You have all been so generous with supplies. The only thing we could use is a small donation of extra snack (non-parishable) for a backup snack for days when students might forget their snack.I am hoping to make a BJ's run this weekend, but if anyone can donate, it would be so wonderful!