After winter MAP testing, I noticed some areas that many of the students in our reading and math classes are struggling most on. For homework most weeks, I will be including practice on these skills.
Reading: Informational texts are the texts that they will be using most on a day to day basis as adults and this was the area we were weakest in as a class. To help support this at home, encourage your child to read everywhere you go. Some real life examples they can read are food labels, newspapers, pamphlets, magazines, articles, instruction manuals, recipes, graphs, etc. Encourage them to find texts on topics that interest them! Some websites that have interesting informational texts are: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ http://interactivesites.weebly.com/social-studies.html Math: Measurement and data, including time and money is where we were struggling most as a class. As you know, these are real world skills they need to know! To help support this at home, include them in money decisions like grocery shopping. They can compare prices, look at ads, think about item costs after coupons, and count money. For time practice, have them read a clock, ask them how long it takes to get somewhere, how long a practice lasts, etc. Some websites that may help them practice are below: http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-3/elapsed-time http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/math4/d/elapsedtime4p.cfm http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/time/mathman_time_elapsed.htm I am so glad to be back from my leave! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Break. I can't believe we only have 3 weeks left until Christmas Break. Time flies when you're having fun!
This week we will be focusing on: Author's point of view - talk to your child about how different people view experiences differently and how our viewpoints can have an effect on our experiences. Multiplication - STUDY THOSE FACTS!!!! I sent home a letter with websites and apps to use. These can be found on the homework page on this website as well. You can also use flashcards or the multiplication chart in the back of their agenda. |