Hola padres! This short week started out with us playing a fun game of bingo o lotería to help us review our numbers. This was fun as I was able to use colored buttons as our bingo markers and we made sure to review our colors along with our numbers as we played.
On Wednesday, first grade started its study on Mexico. We pinpointed six points on the map of Mexico using the first grader's newly learned map skills and also colored and discussed Mexico's flag. More importantly, we talked about how after several attempts, Mexico finally won its independence from Spain in 1821. We talked about their perseverance o perserverancia and how because of this, Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16, the anniversary of the start of the revolt against Spain which began in 1810.
In the latter part of this week, first grade has been working on their workbook. I had them tear out page 4A to take home. It is a page of number flashcards that they can make at home if they would like extra pratice with their números. This is not homework, but just something fun they can work on at home if they'd like.
In P.E. this week, we have started doing our warm up in español. The scholars all of a sudden get very attentive when they hear all the instructions in Spanish and need to follow along with what I am doing to know what to do themselves. Its a fun way to start class off!
Kindergarten is doing an amazing job with their number packet as we continue our way to cinco. I plan to mix in some number games with them as well this week.
Lastly, I wanted to mention a bit of motivation I am using with the scholars. I have Spanish reward stickers that I will be passing out during class to those students who show that they are paying extra close attention, make specific connections between lessons or who are showing that they are putting that extra effort forth. The same concept will hold true for P.E. The scholars understand that not everyone will get a sticker every time, but that it is their hard work that will earn them one. I did this last year with kindergarten and they enjoyed showing me that they were paying attention. I was pleased to see one scholar congratulate another this morning when he received one. We work on congratulating each other when we see those around us do well. I hope this helps them in learning the concepts of citizenship and friendship.
Sinceramente,
Sra. Hamilton
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