Friday, December 2, 2011

December 5 - 9, 2011

It is so good to have all of my children back! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. It is a busy time of year for all. I have loved practicing for the Christmas play because it helps us remember the real reason for Christmas. The students are doing a beautiful job and we are all looking forward to sharing it with you! It will bless you! 

Please check the “Important Dates” listed to the left of this post for important information on all of our upcoming events. 
Language Arts Skills:
    • New High Frequency Word: for
    • Language/Writing Skills: using opposites
    • Phonics Focus: /d/; words with short i and short a
    • Comprehension skill focus: Text Organization and summarizing
Handwriting Skills: Dd, Mm, Nn, Review
Math: Larger Numbers (1 - 50): Look for a pattern, Sequence, Identify, Write, and Count
Social Science: Christmas/Christmas Play Practice and Performance
Bible: The Birth of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-7); Scripture focus: “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Target truths: Jesus is God. Jesus came to earth to be born as a human being so that He could die for our sins.