Homework

Monday:  Math page 482, diagraph worksheet

Tuesday:  Math page 486, sight word worksheet

Wednesday:  Math page 490

Writing worksheet

Thursday:  Read and response

April Reading Challenge

Children should read 10-15 minutes each night. Students are encouraged to complete at least 6 of the challenges.  These challenges encourage children to read in a fun, engaging way.  Once 6 challenges are completed, please send in the reflection page. 

This week our class will be reading stories about different kinds of animals and the habitats in which they live. Children will discover that animals live in caves, dens, burrows, trees, forest, deserts, and oceans.

Word Workout

• Vocabulary: habitat, wild Brainstorm a list of wild animals and the habitats, or homes, in which they live.
• High-Frequency Words: said, want Gently write the words said and want with your finger on your child’s arm. Then have your child to use each word in a sentence as you record the sentences on paper.
• Category Words: animal homes Read a poem to your child about animals and their habitats. Then, have your child draw pictures of animal homes.
• Phonics: x, v Play a rhyming game. Say, I’m thinking of an animal that rhymes with box. (fox) Then write the word fox. Have your child circle the letter x. Repeat the activity with letter v.

Comprehension: Events: Cause and Effect

Read sentences about animals and their habitats. Have your child look at the pictures and match an animal to its home. Guide your child in writing the names of each animal on the blanks.