October 26 - October 30

Dear Parents,

During the week of October 26-30 we will be convering the following:

Writing - Write Traits/Ideas
Math - Ordering Numbers 0-100 & Place Value 0-100
Science - Seasons
Social Studies - Needs/Wants
Spelling - 1st Official First Grade Spelling List!!!!! :)

Frisco curriculum actually does not begin spelling tests/lists until the 2nd 9 weeks. However, here at Robertson we like to use the words your children learned as kindergarteners to help them get the hang of how spelling works. :) Over the past 9 weeks they have learned the process of the pre-test and have gotten into the routine of studying for the spelling test each Friday.

Now that the 2nd 9 weeks has begun, though, our lists are increasing! :) But I know we are ready!

Here is our list for this week:

Word families -ap and -an: cap, lap, trap, can, man, plan
Sight words like, no, the, at
Challenge Words - strap, banner, family, cycle, addend

Be sure not to JUST practice the word family words listed, but also help your child to come up with as many words using those chunks as possible (i.e. strap, tap, zap, etc.). Most of the time our 2 bonus words are created using our word families.

Also, I provide an opportunity for all of the students to attempt the challenge words on Friday. If your child is able to spend time learning those words, that is wonderful. However, if those words are too difficult at this time, don't worry about it. Those are just an additional tool to challenge our kids who love spelling!

Mrs. Green