Math Objectives:  The students will show understanding of all the objectives in Chapter 4: Compose and decompose Numbers to 10. The student will model subtraction as take away from or separating groups of objects. The students will use concrete objects to solve subtraction problems. The students will use a minus symbol (-) to show subtraction.

Science Objectives: Students will continue to develop a basic understanding of hibernation as a way for animals to sleep through the cold winter months. Students will develop a basic understanding of the concept of migration and why animals do it. Students will be able to identify a few common animals that hibernate and a few common animals that migrate.

Reading Objectives: To be able to recognize, write, and produce the correct sounds for all 26 letters. To continue to work on blending the learned sounds to make words. To identify the correct initial sound and ending sounds in words. To be able to read the 22 sight words. To be able to observe, wonder, and ask questions when reading. 

Social Studies: Students will be able to identify Martin Luther King Jr. as a person who peacefully fought for everyone to be treated fairly. The students will be able to identify and verbally explain basic differences between “now” and “then”, demonstrating an understanding of how things have changed over time.

Religion Objectives: The students will learn that God calls us to share and help others in need. They will learn that when we share, we are showing Jesus’ love to others.

Writing Objectives: Students will continue to develop sentence writing skills, focusing on starting sentences with capital letters, expressing complete thoughts, using correct punctuation, and adding spaces between words. The students will work on adding details using adjectives (such as color, size, shape, and texture words). The students will be able to write at least three complete sentences.

Math Objectives: The students will be able to show ways to decompose or take apart numbers 4-10 using concrete objects, pictures, and numbers. The students will show understanding of all the objectives in Chapter 4: Compose and decompose Numbers to 10. 

Science Objectives: Students will learn what different animals do to adapt and survive in the cold winter months. Students will develop a basic understanding of hibernation as a means for animals to survive the cold winter months. Students will develop a basic understanding of the concept of migration and why animals do it. Students will be able to identify a few common animals that hibernate and a few common animals that migrate.

Reading Objectives: To be able to recognize, write, and produce the correct sounds for all 26 letters. To continue to work on blending the learned sounds to make words. To identify the correct initial, middle, and ending sounds in words. To be able to read the 22 sight words. 

Social Studies: Students will be able to identify New Year’s Day as the start of a new year, a special day to celebrate a fresh start.

Religion Objectives: The students will be able to identify and verbally explain the key elements of the Epiphany story, including the three wise men, the star, and their gifts to baby Jesus. The students will be encouraged to reflect on their journey to find Jesus. The students will learn that the guidance of the Holy Spirit helps us grow closer to God and share Jesus’ Good News.

Writing Objectives: The students will continue to work on developing sentence writing skills: starting with capital letters, stating a complete thought, using the correct punctuation, and adding spaces between words. The students will work on using a combination of drawing and writing to tell a simple story.  The students will be able to write at least two or three complete sentences.

                    There is no school December 19-January 4.

                         Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Math Objectives: Students will show ways to compose or take make 8, 9, and 10 using concrete objects, drawings,  and numbers. 

Reading Objectives: To be able to recognize, write, and produce the correct sounds for all 26 letters. The students will continue to work on blending the learned sounds to make words. The students will be able to identify the correct initial, middle, and ending sounds in words. The students will be able to read the 22 sight words. The students will work on being able to observe details, wonder, and ask questions about what they are reading. 

Religion Objectives: The students will think about ways to prepare their hearts during Advent.  The students will continue to learn the story of Christmas. The students will continue to learn about the Advent wreath. The students will be able to recognize the circle as a symbol of God’s unending love, identify the four candles representing the four weeks of Advent, and associate each week with its theme: hope, peace, joy, and love.

Writing Objectives: The students will continue to work on developing sentence writing skills: starting with capital letters, stating a complete thought, using the correct punctuation, and adding spaces between words. The students will work on adding details with adjectives. The students will be able to write at least two complete sentences.