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First Grade September News First Grade Website: http: //dkfirstgrade. weebly. com Writing Writers began their first unit of writing by practicing small moment stories. Writers rehearsed how to write a story (think of an idea, rehearse across story hand, sketch, then write). We practiced choosing small moments (the time I fell off my bike) and not big moments (birthday party or vacation). Writers also reviewed the kindergarten writing checklist to set goals for their writing. Positivity Project During the month of September, we discussed curiosity and teamwork. Math Reading Readers launched their first reading unit. They began building good reading habits before, during, and after reading. We are practicing taking a sneak peak before we read and checking our sneak peak during our reading. Readers are reminded to do something at the end of their text (reread, retell, or reread favorite part). Readers set goals to read more each day. We are also practicing rereading to smooth out our voice, scoop up phrases, and to see more in pictures and words! Reading partners are building good habits by working as a team and giving each other reminders. Ask your child what good reading habits they are using at home! Writing Practice at Home • Counting by 1’s and 10’s to 120 • Reading for 15 minutes each night • Review kindergarten wall words Mathematicians explored number formations, comparing numbers (0 -15), counting strategies, hopping forward and backward on the number line, and writing tally marks. We are continuing to practice the routines of math workshop and how to rotate to different math centers.