This week we will be exploring the 3 sounds of the letter Cc - the hard c as in cactus, the soft c as in celery , and the ch sounds - ch as in chair, and ch as in choir. Cc is one of the letters with lots of sounds, making it more difficult on the one learning to read. I will give your child some strategies to decide which sound to give each c.
The words we will be adding to our word wall are there, they, and can. I can't stress enough the importance of going over these words with your child. By repeatedly seeing them, a child will learn to recognize them on sight - an excellent skill to have!

Please remember that this is winter and the playground is cold! Dress your child in boots, snow pants, jacket, mitts and warm hat, please, as we go out every day that is fit. If the wind is too cold, we may stay in, but please send your child prepared to go out.

Reading bags are coming home this week as well. Please read the attached letter, telling you of your childs reading level. As well, I ask that you not try to compare your child to another, as each and every child learns at his or her own rate, and it is unfair to put this unneeded pressure on them. The children need to know that they are doing the best they can, where they are. Thank you for helping in this activity. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact me.

Well, here we are in the middle of January already. Last week we focused on the letter A, with it's many sounds. New words on the word wall were come, some, and as.
This week we are focusing on the letter B and it's sound, learning words that begin with the "b" sound and practising printing B and b. The new words on the word wall this week are here, said, and it.
I am "testing" my students this week for the Guided Reading program. They will soon be bringing a book home each night to read. There will be a letter with the book, as well as a log book, to keep track of the books your child reads. They are excited to finally be reading!