SK1 Weekly Updates: (March 30 - April 02)

Assalam Alikum Dear Parents,
Below are some class updates:

Language Arts:

Alhamdullelah, we finished Jolly phonic book # 5 (z,w,ng,v,oo, OO) .

Please check the YouTube below for further practice at home:

The progress in Jolly phonic book # 5 can be assessed on the skills checklist below.

 Reading:

 Recognize the fifth group of ( z, w, ng, v, oo(short), OO (long)

 Can blend regular words with digraph. For example: (rain, ping, pie, moon).

 Can recognize capital letters and say the alphabet.

 Can understand the effect of the magic e at the end of a word and recognize the vowel variations. For example: the vowel variations: (a-e) came, (a-y) play, (i-e) ride, (igh) high and (y) my

 Writing:

 Can write the fifth group of sounds: z, w, ng, v, oo (short), OO(Long)

 Can also write regular words using the new sounds such as zoo, wind, van, sing, wait, book, hoop, room.

 Can put words in alphabetical order.

 Useful websites to help the students practice reading:

www.starfalls.com

www.readingbear.org

Reading in our class!!

Guided Reading:

Sk1 are doing an amazing job reading to their classmates. We are still in our fifth book of the guided reading. The book name is: I like Me!

We are learning to read the following sentences: Please ask your child to read for you :)

I like my smile.

I like my eyes.

I like my shape.

I like my size.

I like my hair.

I like my nose.

I like me, from head to toes!

 In addition we played Jump and Read at circle time. Please ask your child about this game :)

Math:

We finished our second book of the 2D shapes. 

Next: We will start our 3D shapes unit.

Science:
We finished one last book for Healthy snacks. We started a new unit on how to take care of our planets. We learned about the three R'S: Reuse, Reduce and Recycle. We watched some educational videos which discuss this topic.














Art:
We integrated art, science  and math together. We reviewed the primary and secondary colours and we painted 2D shapes using the primary colours. Please check out our bulletin board. MashaAllah the SK1 managed to draw some beautiful buildings using the 2D shapes. Good job Sk1.

Islamic Studies:

We are still learning about Salah. Masha'Allah, Sk1 finished their 5 daily prayer books.

                         Jazakumullahu-khaira for your co-operation and support!