Week of April 27, 2020

Monday, 4/27

Reading

1. Copy new Sight Words for Little Rabbit's Tale into Reading Copybook. (see pic above)

2. You can review compound words with these videos:

Jack Hartman Compound Words

Making Compound Words with Pictures

3. Complete ‘Compound Words’ worksheet (page 1 in reading packet.)

4. Complete Reading Workbook pages 62, 63 and 64

Math

1. Watch this video introducing Standard Measurement and measuring with inches.

2.  Complete 'Measuring Lines' and 'High in the Sky' worksheets (pages 1 and 2 in math packet.)

3.  Complete Fat Math Book pages 415 and 416.

Religion

Chapter 18:  We Are Followers of Jesus

Jesus is the Light of the World; We receive the light of Christ

1.  Share and discuss pages 208-211.  Complete activity on 209.

2.  Discuss how Jesus is the Light of the World.  We receive the light of Christ at Baptism.  As 'children of the light' we make the world a better, brighter place when we share God's love by living as Jesus taught us.  We are an example of the light of Christ for all to see through our kind words and actions.

Optional:

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources

15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*

Tuesday, 4/28

Reading

1.  Copy new Spelling Words for Little Rabbit's Tale into Reading Copybook (see pic above.)  Notice we have compound words this week.  When practicing, be sure to sound out each little word separately but do not leave a space between your words.

2.  Complete ‘ABC Order' (page 2 in reading packet.)

3.  Complete Reading Workbook pages 65 and 71

Math

1. Complete 'Spring Measurement' and 'Drawing Lines Using Inches' worksheets (pages 3 and 4 in math packet.)

2.  Complete Skinny Math page 125  

Religion

Jesus asks us to share His peace.

1.  Read and discuss pages 212-213.

2.  Discuss what it means to be a peacemaker.  How can we share peace with our family members?  Classmates?  Neighbors?  What can we do to make the world a more peaceful place?

Optional:

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources

15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*

Jack and Olivia Are 'Having a Ball'!

Wednesday, 4/29

Reading

1.  Practice sight words and spelling words.

2.  Use this video to practice your sight words and follow along as we read and discuss Little Rabbit's Tale.  (Reader pages 156-179)

3.  Complete 'Write it 3 Ways' and ‘Little Rabbit's Tale sequencing’ worksheets(pages 3 and 4

in packet.)

Math

Complete 'Measure It' worksheets (pages 5 and 6 in packet.)

• Use inches to measure items inside (page 5) and outside (page 6) of your house.
• Remember to line your ruler up starting at ZERO, not the edge, and measure from the beginning of your object to the end.  You can decide whether you want to measure how long or how tall your object is.
• Remember to estimate means to GUESS...so be sure to guess BEFORE you measure!  Then think about how your estimate compares to the actual measurement.

Religion

We can make choices as children of God.

1.  Read and discuss pages 214 and 215.

2.  Focus discussion on 'We Respond' section on 215

3.  Here is a story about how making choices can be a superpower!  Watch What Should Danny Do?.  In this version, Danny makes a series of bad choices.  How do those bad choices affect Danny's day?  How do they affect the people around him?  Now watch this version with Danny making good choices.  How did making good choices affect Danny's day?  How did Danny's good choices affect the rest of his family?

Optional:  Want to know more about Danny's choices?  Search What Should Danny Do? on YouTube for different versions of the story.  There is also a second book called What Should Danny Do?  School Days.

Optional:

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources

15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*

The DiTommaso Crew Celebrates Earth Day

Thursday, 4/30

Small group Zooms - Lesson on prepositions and a directed drawing using inches.  Please sign up here for a time.  They will need the 'Interactive Notebook Page:  Prepositions' (page 7 of reading packet) and the last page of their math packet.  They will also need their reading copybook, ruler, scissors, glue or tape, a pencil, and crayons.

Reading

1. Zoom lesson for Prepositions.  We will complete page 7 in reading packet together.

2.  Complete 'I Can Pyramid Write My Words' (pages 5 and 6 in reading packet.) Follow example at top right hand corner of page.

3. Complete 'Preposition Sort' (page 8 in reading packet.)

packet.)  Remember:  a preposition will answer the questions where? or when?

Math

1. Complete addition/subtraction worksheet along with word problems.  (pages 7 and 8 of math packet.) Some way need/want quick breaks between sections. **At this point in the year we would be practicing these daily to prepare for timed math next year.**

2.  Make sure you are remembering to use your flashcards or math apps to

practice your addition and subtraction facts for speed and accuracy!

Religion

Review Chapter 18

1.  Complete pages 216, 217, 218

Optional:

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources

15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*

Friday, 5/1

Catch-up/Review Work or Independent Enrichment/Specials Activities

Optional:

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources

15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*

Week of April 20, 2020

Monday, 4/20

Reading
1. Review Sight Words and Spelling Words.
2. Complete 'Vocabulary' pages (2 sides) in Reading Packet to practice sight words.
3.  Reread Tomas Rivera (pages 124-143) before Zoom Meeting.
4.  Sequence of Events and Comparing Length Zoom.  Please sign up for a time that works for you.  We will do pages from the Reading Packet together so please have scissors, glue (or tape if no glue), and a pencil ready along with your Reading Packet.  ** I also need to have them edit a few things in their packet before their work tomorrow.  Thanks!

Math
1. Introduce Comparing Length and Height at Zoom Meeting.
2.  Complete pages 1 through 5 (comparing length activities) in Math Packet.
3.  Optional:  Fat Math - pages 413 and 414  Skinny Math page 124

Religion
Chapter 17 - The Church Welcomes New Members at Baptism
1. Read and discuss pages 196 and 197
2. Talk about what it means to be a child of God.
3. If you can, find pictures to share with your child from their Baptism and talk to them about the events of that day.


Optional:

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources

15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*

Tuesday, 4/21

Reading
1. Review Sight Words and Spelling Words
2. Watch this video and lesson at the end with Mrs. Thornton on Verb Tense.
3. Complete 'Verb Tense' page in packet.
4. Complete both 'Phonics' pages (4 sides) in packet.
5. Complete Reading Workbook pages 48, 50 and 59

Math
1.  Watch this Introduction to Measuring with Non-Standard Units video from Mrs. Thornton.
2.  Complete pages 8, 9, and 10 (Football Measuring Activity) in Math Packet.
3.  Fat Math - pages 407 and 408 **Use nickels to measure since they are the same size as the cubes.

Religion
Chapter 17 - The Church Welcomes New Members at Baptism
1. Read and discuss pages 198 and 199.  Do activity on page 198.

• Talk about how all living things need water to live and grow.  
• Remember the signs of new life that we noticed last week.  All of the rain we have in spring helps that new life to grow.  
• Explain that God’s life in us is called grace.  We receive God’s grace in us when we are baptized.
• Water is used at Baptism to remind us that we grow with God’s life in us.
• We are God’s children and we grow with God’s love in us.

Optional:

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources

15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*

Wednesday, 4/22

10:00 Whole Class Zoom 
We will wish Camille a Happy Birthday and read a book on synonyms!
Camille's address is 346 Echo Valley Lane Newtown Square PA, 19073 if you want to mail her a card.

Reading
1. Review Sight Words and Spelling Words
2. Reread Tomas Rivera   (Pages 124-143)
3. Complete 'Comprehension' pages (2 sides) in Reading Packet..
4.  Complete Reading Workbook pages 52, 53, and 61

Math
1. Complete pages 11 and 12 in Math Packet (Measuring with the 3 Little Pigs activities)
2.  Fat Math Book - pages 409 and 410
3.  Skinny Math - page 122

Religion
Chapter 17 - The Church Welcomes New Members at Baptism
1. Read and discuss pages 200, 201, 202, and 203
2.  Do activity on page 203.  Draw symbols used for Baptism to decorate your candle.
3. Revisit the pictures or discussion of your child’s baptismal day.

• Talk about who was there and who their special godparents are.  
• Notice or discuss the special words, actions, and symbols used on that day. 
• Remind them that a sign of the cross is traced on the forehead to show that we will soon be followers of Jesus.
• Holy water is used as a sign of God’s life in us.
• A white garment is used to remind us that we are followers of Jesus.
• A candle is lit to remind us to always walk in the light of Christ.

Optional:

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources

15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*

Thursday, 4/23

Reading
1. Reread Tomas Rivera (124-143) and take your test. I only read the questions on the first page (not the answer options). They complete the rest themselves. Help them if they have any questions with directions.
2. Review spelling words and give them the spelling test.

Math
1. Complete pages 13 and 14 in Math Packet (Measure It)

• Choose a non-standard measuring tool to measure items around the house or outside.  (Lego pieces of same size, Pokemon Cards, dried pasta, Cheez-Its, whatever you want as long as it is smaller than the items you are measuring and you have enough of the same thing to measure with.)
• Remember your measuring units must be the same size while measuring an object so do not mix measuring tools.
• Remember to line your measuring unit up starting at the edge, of beginning of the object you are measuring, and to have your measuring unit touching the unit before and after it in a straight line.
• Remember to estimate means to GUESS...so be sure to guess BEFORE you measure!  Then think about how your estimate compares to the actual measurement.
• Choose a different measuring tool for each side of your paper and be sure to write what it is on the line under the title.

Optional:  Make your own 'Measure It' chart on blank paper and choose different non-standard units to measure more objects!

Religion
1. Review Chapter 17.  Complete pages 204, 205, and 206

Optional:

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources

15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*

Friday, 4/24

10:00 Whole Class Zoom 
We will wish Flynn a Happy Birthday!
Flynn's address is 605 Spruce Ln Villanova PA, 19085  if you want to make a card to send.

Catch-up/Review Work or Independent Enrichment/Specials Activities

Optional:

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources

15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*

Week of April 15, 2020

Thank You For All Of The Wonderfully Written Letters And Pictures!

Wednesday, 4/15

Reading

1.  Practice sight words and spelling words.

2.  Reading Workbook- pages 47 and 49 for more practice with sight words and spelling words.

3.  Use this video to practice your sight words and follow along as we read and discuss Tomas Rivera.  (Reader pages 124-143)

4.  Complete ‘Write About Reading’ worksheet (skip to page 10 in packet.)

Math

1.  Use your coins to show different ways to make 100 cents/one dollar.

2.  Complete Fat Math pages 369 and 370.

Religion

1. Read the story of Easter on pages 308-309

2. Discuss how Easter is a time to celebrate new life. Make a connection between Easter,
the season of Spring and new life. In Spring, there is so much new life like plants, flowers,
baby animals, etc.

3. Have your child go outside and look for signs of new life.

Optional:

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources

15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*

Thursday, 4/16

Reading

1. Practice sight words and spelling words.

2. Reading Workbook pages 56 and 58 to review spelling words.

3.  Watch this video to review synonyms and this video to review contractions.

4.  Complete both ‘Synonyms” pages and the “Contraction Match Up’ page in your packet

(pages 7, 8, and 9).

Math

1.  Optional Zoom meetings to review for Math test.  If you are able to attend, use the
Sign-Up Genius link and I will send you the meeting link Wednesday evening.
We will complete Fat Math Book pages 371 and 372 TOGETHER so please have your
Fat Math book and a pencil ready.

2.  Complete pages 363 and 364 on your own.  Directions: Count the coins and color in

the circle for the amount.

Religion

1. Decorate the Alleluia banner on page 310 - draw the signs of new life that you saw

outside yesterday!

2. Complete the secret message on page 312

3. You can watch the Beginners Bible Story of Easter here.

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources

15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*

Friday, 4/17

Reading

1. Review sight words and spelling words.

2. Complete ‘Write It 3 Ways’ (page 11 in packet) to practice spelling words.  They can use

pencils, markers, crayons, rainbow, fancy letters, bubble letters, tiny letters, big letters, etc -

any 3 ways they want.

3. Watch this video to review the sequence of events. Complete ‘Sequence and Write’

(page 12 in packet)

Use the pictures to guide you in writing the sequence of events for making an ice cream

sundae.  Glue the pictures in order, then use the words in the word bank to help you

NEATLY write about the sequence of events using first, next, and last.

4.  On the back of the page create a sequence of events for your own action. 

(Making your bed, tying your shoe, blowing a bubble...choose your own action!) 

Set your paper up just like the page you just completed.  

• First, start with the title of your action at the top of your paper.  
• Next, draw step one on the top left side, draw step two at the top middle, and step three on the top right of your paper.  * Remember to leave room for 3 sentences!
• Last, write sentences using first, next, and last to show the sequence of events for your action.

Math

1.  Complete Money Test (attached to weekly email.)

Religion

Make the 'My Prayer Book' on pages 325-328 in the back of your Religion Book.

1.  Gently tear out the pages.

2.  Cut across the page - ONLY ON THE DOTTED LINES

3.  Fold pages on the solid black lines and put pages in order.

4.  Read your Prayer Book and put it somewhere you can read it often.  Think of all of

our special intentions as you pray.

ESpark Learning App or whatever learning app you prefer Extra Resources
15 minutes - reading

15 minutes - math

*Feel free to do more time if you want*