This week we have been reviewing all the letters in the alphabet. We've talked about what their name is and what sound they make. Next week we will begin focusing on just one letter in depth to learn the sound it makes, both at the beginning, and at the end of words. Each week, we will go over one or two letters. The first few months, we will just go over one letter each week. Next week, we will be focusing on the letter Mm.
Each week, students will also learn a new sight word and usually around four vocabulary words.
Sight words are taught so that students learn to recognize the words right away in reading without having to sound them out. When you are working at home with your child on sight words, try not to have them sound the words out. Just put them on a flash card and go through each word. If they miss it, tell them what the word is, have them look at it and say it, and then move on. The sight words we learned this week were the words "I" and the word "can." Next week, we will learn the word "we."
Vocabulary words are taught after we've read our story for the week. The words taught are usually in the story, or are words that tie in with the story. Students will not be tested over these words, but we will review them so the students can start using them when they are talking and then they can eventually use them in their writing. This week, the vocabulary words we learned were creature, companion, explore, and imitate. I told the kiddos to use one of the words at home with you, I'm hoping most of them have done this!! I will post next week's vocabulary words after they learn them!
