Today, after Center Time and Afternoon Meeting , we worked on math -- the kids used unifix ('linker') cubes to make combinations of 10, and labeled them on a page. They also are beginning to write the corresponding "number sentences" (6+4=10, for instance). After math, we met a new High Hat friend (to go along with the new one from last Friday, Wendy Watch). Today we met Dirty Dan, and learned about the /d/ sound.

After our phonics lesson, we went up to the computer lab for our time practicing math and reading skills. When we got back down to our class, we had time to preview the centers that we will have tomorrow (all new ones). that left just enough time for Choice Time. Then the kids were off to Spanish or home!

We also talked about the Penny Pals program that we are running here at school. If your child is talking about bring spare change to school, we will be using it to buy hygiene supplies for families that are currently living at the Harriet Tubman shelter in south Minneapolis.

Also, it's not too late to send in donations for our class basket for the Silent Auction - thanks for your generosity!