The students continue to work on procedural writing. Not only are they learning to use transition words, but also ensure the procedure can be carried out by another. We dicuss the importance in choosing a topic that they are an "expert" in. Ask your child what it means to be an expert (know the topic, good at it, and can teach someone else). 

The students have been practicing their counting on and doubles strategy for addition. You can help your child by practicing their doubles or to give them a number and they have to count 5 more from that number. We will continue to do addition and subtraction in the new year. 

Our science unit on energy is coming to an end. We have been learning how to concerve energy and the difference between renewable and non renewable resources. Ask your child for some examples on renewable and non renewable resources. You can also ask them for tips to conserve energy at home.