Today we learned the letter B. I introduced the students to my sound muncher (a monster made from a small garbage can with a swinging lid). Sound muncher can only eat things that begin with the letter sound of the day. It was difficult for them to brainstorm things for him to eat, but they were able to give me a thumbs up or thumbs down when I provided some possibilities. Students formed the letter with clay, wrote it, and practiced making the /b/ sound while feeling what their mouths do (it's not a puff of air, like the /p/ sound).
Students went to the library today. They were given a tour and shown the procedure for checking out books. Next week, they will actually get to check out a book. The librarian, Mrs. Waples, has some information she'll send home to you, informing you of due dates and what happens if your child loses a book.
Thanks to Mrs. Ross for coming in to help during morning centers. I have paired up the students so they know who they will be with during centers for the next few weeks. I will gradually mix things up so that they can become comfortable working with a variety of people.
I showed some short videos that give information about preventing the spread of disease (especially during flu season). There are some entertaining ones at this link http://www.youtube.com/USGOVHHS. Please remind your child to cough or sneeze into a tissue when possible, and when not possible, into the bend of their elbow and to wash their hands often.
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