Math

Lesson 2 - Doubles and Near Doubles

This week the children are introduced to the strategies of doubles and doubles plus one. Children use models to first find sums of doubles and then to find sums of doubles plus one. As they continue to work with doubles and doubles plus one addition equations, children come to recognize that they can double the lesser addend and add 1 more when adding consecutive numbers.

ELA
Wonders 

Vocabulary:  care, train, companion, groom and popular

Comprehension skill: Key Details

Spelling Pattern:  L blends 

Word Work: plural adding -s

Religion
Chapter 2 - Heaven Is Our Home

• In this chapter, the children will be able to identify Heaven as God’s home and a place of perfect happiness. 
• The children will be able to name those who are present at Mass. 

• We will practice making the Sign of the Cross and create craft showing the Blessed Trinity and reinforcing that there are three Divine Persons in one God.  We will represent God with a heart, Jesus with a cross and the Holy Spirit with a dove.

Social Studies

This week in social studies students will be learning about rules.  Students will learn that there are rules to be followed or jobs to be done in the classroom. Students will participate in activities to help them know what rules and laws are, recognize rules and laws they have to follow, and understand why rules and laws are important.