Week 7

THINGS TO TALK ABOUT OR ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT THEIR LEARNING AT SCHOOL THIS WEEK…..

 

·        The IB word of the week is CARING:  How does your child show sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others? In what ways?
Book to read: The Kissing Hand

·        -op Word Family – We are studying the –op word family. If your child is already reading please practice writing sentences with –op words. How many words can your child make with the –op family? Can your child find -op words within text?

·        Review sight words. Even the sight words your child has passed.  Practice will help your child become more fluent in his/her reading.

·        International Presentations and things to talk about with your child:

1.   Mexico – The Mayans, pyramids – Chichen-Itza, volcano – Popocatepetl, The Aztecs, Teotihuacan

2.   Egypt – Wow, what a treat. Ask your child about Jack’s dad’s pharaoh costume (King Tut). We talked about pyramids, camels, sphinxes, mummys (we even make one), hieroglyphics

·       Presentations about family celebrations – What has your child learned? Are there any celebrations that sound really neat?

1.   China – Some people eat noodles on her birthday

2.   Hanukkah and Shabbat – Jewish traditions

3.  Name day in Greece

4.  Indian holiday of Diwali – Festival of lights and eat sweets

5.  Indian holiday called Rakhi where sisters/brothers vow to protect their siblings

6.  Japanese new year tradition where families make mocha (rice cakes) by hitting rice with a large hammer

7.  Coptic Eater where you go to church at midnight and celebrate easter.

              And many, many more!