Working Together!

This week we really focused on working together. My goal is to have our guided reading groups up and running by October. When the students work in small groups it allows me to help students focus on their area of need. This week the students worked in three different center groups. 1. Guided Reading with Miss Hinkle 2. Simple Solutions (Writing/Grammar) 3. Spelling. Each group had the opportunity to work in each of these centers Tuesday-Thursday. In the guided reading center I am able to listen to the students read and guide them through the comprehension process. Two of the groups are reading the book "Stink, The Incredible Shrinking Kid" and they love it! The main character is actually Judy Moody's little brother. The other group read the book "The Great Gracie Chase!" Both books are guided for the students reading abilities and we will really focus on the comprehension piece this week as we retell and write summaries.

When the students make it up to "Great Choices" on our behavior chart they get to choose a reward coupon. Below you will see pictures of students reading to the class which is one of the rewards. It is a great opportunity for the students to get in front of their peers and share one of their favorite stories. :-) The students are also working on reading contracts where they have the opportunity to read with the teacher.

Lastly, we had picture day on Thursday. Each of the students got their "Get Fired Up about Reading" t-shirt and we took a school picture outside. I also couldn't resist getting a class picture with them all in the same shirt. :-)

 

**Unfortunate news, strep throat seems to be going around our classroom. :-( Please remind your children to wash their hands frequently and keep them out of their mouth. We spent the last few minutes of our day Friday cleaning their desks, chairs, and classroom tables to help disinfect the room!