Monthly Curriculum Highlights

Our learning focus this month:
Math – We will practice number recognition 1-10.  We will also sort objects by various attributes.  We will compare objects.

ELA –  (Reading/Writing/Fundations)
We will review our letter recognition.  In Fundations, we will practice letter/keyword/sound and correct letter formation for t, b, f, m, n.  We’ll read and share lots of stories about the beginning of the school year.  We’ll write about ourselves, apples, and fall!

Religion– Unit 1 focuses on the story of creation.  God made the world, God made animals, and God made me!  We will celebrate Mary’s birthday and also the feasts of the Archangels.  We will learn and pray the Hail Mary and Grace Before Meals.  We will also celebrate the Sisters of Mercy who live in our convent.

Social Studies / Science – This month we will focus on building our classroom community.  We will celebrate the change of Summer to Fall.  We will also read about Johnny Appleseed and learn about how apples grow.  We will compare different types of apples.

Homework:  Please check the website each week for homework.  Please read with your child each night and ask them about their day.  This conversation is so important for vocabulary development.  I will be giving a high frequency word list to practice each night.