Friday, September 12, 2008

September 12

We are learning about night and day. For a start, we are figuring out what we mean when we use these words. Ask your child to tell what night is and what day is. Yesterday I heard many interesting explanations.

In Grade One we spend a lot of time working on standard printing. How the paper is placed on the desk makes a big difference. If you child is printing, check to see whether the paper is parallel to the forearm that holds the pencil. Often a simple shift in how the paper is turned makes all the difference, especially when it comes to how easy it is to sit the letters on a line. We aren't worried about lines just yet, but we are getting ready.

I will not send reading books home on the weekend. You and your child can enjoy other reading material together.

Have lots of fun with your child this weekend. Talking about your fun times and adventures together builds vocabulary.

Miss Owen

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