Students will explore alliteration with the letter D to build phonemic awareness and language skills. Then they would go on a fun D Treasure Hunt around the classroom to find objects with the letter D. 

At home, you can play a game with your child called 'Mystery Bag.' Place objects that start with the letters D and P (to review from last week) in the bag. Take turns pulling out an object and guessing its beginning sound.

In our Spanish Literacy lessons, we are focusing on the letter "N" through a fun tongue twister: “Nina nunca nada ni en la nieve ni en el nido, ni en la niebla, ni en el nilo, ni en el naranjal, ni en el navío” Consistent practice with these sounds also boosts their confidence in both languages, helping them become more comfortable with pronunciation and spelling as they advance in their literacy journey.

Go around the house with your child to find objects that begin with the 'N' sound. Ask your child to make a drawing to keep track of the objects you both find! Fun tip: Make it a race or use a timer to make it more exciting!

Students are also learning how to sort objects based on different attributes. This activity helps them develop important skills like categorization, pattern recognition, and critical thinking. Sorting also strengthens their ability to organize information and make connections, which are essential for problem-solving and future math success.

At home, you can support sorting skills by gathering different items, like toys, buttons, or socks, that vary in color, size, or shape. Encourage your child to sort these objects based on one attribute (e.g., color or size) and ask them to explain their reasoning, such as, “Why did you put these together?” or “What makes them the same or different?” This simple activity helps your child strengthen their problem-solving skills, organization, and ability to categorize objects, all of which support their learning in math.

Students are letting their curiosity and inner scientists flow by exploring sensory bins. As they dig and search for objects, they engage their imagination by creating stories about the items they find. This fosters creativity as children connect the objects they discover to their own experiences and ideas.

At home, with your child, create a sensory bin by filling a container with materials like rice or sand. Then, add small objects such as toy animals, buttons, or natural materials. Encourage your child to dig and search through the bin. As they explore, ask them to make up stories about the objects they find, fostering imagination and language skills.