Elizabeth Kawa

In Reading we are learning all about nonfiction texts. We have been using nonfiction text features to help us as we read these more challenging books. Ask your child to show you some of the nonfiction text features he or she can find in the books you are reading! We are also working on finding the main idea of a book that we read. When we find the main idea of a book we ask ourselves, "What is this book mostly about?"

In Writing, we are working on informational writing.  We started by learning the difference between a fact and an opinion. Now we are learning how to write facts that are all about one specific topic. 

In Math, we are learning how to use the Make 10 and Take 10 strategy to help us solve addition and subtraction problems. See if your child can tell you how to use these strategies. Don't forget to have your child practice his or her math facts each night!

This trimester in Social Studies we will be learning about timelines and change. We will be talking about some famous people and how they have made changes that have helped us. In Science we will be learning all about the sky. We will be looking closely at the sun, the moon, and the stars!

Reading: Nonfiction

Writing: Informational/Opinion Writing

Math: Addition/Subtraction, Measurement

Social Studies: Change Over Time

Science: The Sky (Sun, Moon, and Stars)