The Espinoza Family Blog

All Isabel would tell me about school today was how rough the boys are. After keeping her talking about class and not the boys, I was able to get a few other details but not many.

The opening activity was upper-case “Ss“. I am so glad for any reviews in writing. Isabel still tends to get sloppy and lazy when it comes to writing but she is getting better. The second line is probably the best, with all the “Ss’” being started on the top line and followed through to the bottom line and not going past. Great job!

Back: Mrs. Boettcher told the class to draw something that started with “Ss“. Isabel said that Liam and Ja’Siah are always drawing snakes, so she decided to draw one too. It’s great! The attention to detail is wonderful with the snake and the frame around it. Love it! Now if we could only get that much attention to her writing.

Review of  phonic letters “Tt“, “Mm“, and “Ss“.

Introduction of new high-frequency word: “the“. Isabel was supposed to draw a toy like the other toys on the paper. She said she didn’t know how to draw a toy so she drew candy instead.

Today they sang the animal alphabet song, were all the letters are of animals only.

More phonics review.

Back: phonics review. She did a fantastic job writing her letters here. She told me she wanted to get them right.

Today they went to Mrs. Seal’s room for music. They worked on their Christmas program songs. When I asked her if she liked singing the Christmas songs. She said no, because they are to long and she doesn’t know them. I told her that is Mrs. Seal is having you sing them in October so by December when you have your Christmas program you’ll know the songs. She didn’t seem to like that answer. She did tell me that one of the songs was called, “The Shepherds Story”.

High-frequency word book: my.

Bible verses for the week.

“Ee” – Even a child is known by his doings.” Proverbs 20:11

“Dd” – “Depart from evil and do good.” Psalm 34:14

“Cc” – “Children obey your parents in the Lord,  for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1

“Bb” – “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:31

“Aa” – “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

This morning we actually got out the door early! On the way into school we ran into our friend from 1st grade. He was brought today by his Dad and we visited on the way to Isabel’s classroom. Isabel even got to see Mrs. W and give her a BIG hug too!

The opening activity was a “Tt” tree maze. Isabel and Liam were the only 2 who found another way to get from start to finish.

Number work.

Back: number work. I am very glad for this review of numbers. Isabel usually writes her numbers backward so review is always great!

“Tt“.

Back: “Tt“.

Today they sang the phonic’s alphabet song, which is not like the animal alphabet song.  Today at recess Isabel said she played with several different kids including Taylor. They played “camping” again. The class continued the story of Noah and his obedience to God in building the ark.

The Bible verses for this week:

“Ee” – Even a child is known by his doings.” Proverbs 20:11

“Dd” – “Depart from evil and do good.” Psalm 34:14

“Cc” – “Children obey your parents in the Lord,  for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1

“Bb” – “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:31

“Aa” – “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

It’s October already! I just can’t believe it. Where in the world did September go?

Today when I picked Isabel up she was excited to tell me about her day at school. Today was what Isabel called an, “All School Open”. She said the all the classes meet in the church sanctuary. There was a large roll of paper and a bunch of kids ran through the paper and went up on the stage. The kids talked about eating healthy foods and when the presentation was over they handed out apples and chocolate milk to all the kids. Isabel said she thought the kids running through and breaking the paper was really neat. She liked it.

This months highlights:

Bible: The class will be talking about Enoch, Noah, and the Tower of Babel. Also learning verses for letters Ee, Ff, Gg, and Hh.

Phonics: Review “Rr”, “Mm” and “Ss” and “Tt”, “Pp”, “Cc”, and “Aa”. High frequency words: a, my, the, I, and like.

Math: Sorting, graphing, patterning, one to one correspondence, story problems, and shapes.

Social Studies: Fall season, following rules, working together, and safety signs.

The opening activity was horizontal line practice.

Recognizing rectangles and circles.

2 practice.

“Rr” review.

Back: “Rr” review.

“Rr” and “Mm” review.

My friend, Taylor.

Isabel also mentioned several of the boys getting in trouble today and having to sit in time out. One little boy actually told the Mrs. Boettcher “No” twice before being sent to the table by himself. There was no recess today, outside anyway because of rain. They stayed in the classroom and played “Simon Says”.

This week’s Bible verses:

“Ee” – Even a child is known by his doings.” Proverbs 20:11

“Dd” – “Depart from evil and do good.” Psalm 34:14

“Cc” – “Children obey your parents in the Lord,  for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1

“Bb” – “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:31

“Aa” – “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

Today is half day for the whole school (grades K-12), however the class won’t be getting out with Isabel. They will be getting out at noon.

When Isabel got out of class today, she was excited to tell me all about her day and she did so as we were walking back to the car.

The opening activity was a maze. Isabel didn’t feel like coloring her picture…

Back: So she flipped the paper over and began a list of 14 words.
She’s been doing this a lot here at home as well. I’ll find paper with lists of random words just written on them.

Today was “free choice” Friday. Recess was shortened and each of the kids got to choose an activity to do in the classroom. Isabel choose to work on the computers and she got to play a video game. After the video game, she headed over to the craft table and her and Taylor made a puppet and a wordless book. The wordless book, Isabel brought home and she said she has to finish it soon. The book is about going to the beach and I think, when she’s finished with it she’s taking it back to school to give to Taylor. We’ll see, she’s been working on it since she got home.

Anyway…

No plastic bears today, just counting and coloring the picture.

Back: Review vertical and horizontal lines and a drawing of  2 balloons.

We wrap up the week with our Bible verse. Isabel has gotten very good at memorizing the verse for the week and yet still remembers the others as well.
Next week we get a new one!

This week’s Bible verses:

“Dd” – “Depart from evil and do good.” Psalm 34:14

“Cc” – “Children obey your parents in the Lord,  for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1

“Bb” – “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:31

“Aa” – “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

I’m so excited!!! The main road to our house is getting closer to being completed. This morning the men/ladies were out early laying the first layer of asphalt down!!! The work for the main road began 3 years ago this October.

I’m happy… I want to be “Mater” and drive on the new road!

The mornings activity was horizontal line practice. The kids that arrived when we did all wanted to turn their page and Mrs. Boettcher told them they couldn’t because they weren’t practicing vertical lines today.

Mrs. Boettcher gave out pattern blocks again today. The kids were able to build their own shapes today.

“Rr” practice again today.

Back: As you can see, Isabel still needs this practice with “Rr’s“.

During recess Isabel played with Taylor again today. She said they played camping. The girls hid out away from the growling boys and camped.

Music was cancelled for this week because Mrs. Seal is getting married.

“Rr“

Back: On the back Mrs. Boettcher told the class to draw a picture from the board. Isabel choose to draw a red rose.

This week’s Bible verses:

“Dd” – “Depart from evil and do good.” Psalm 34:14

“Cc” – “Children obey your parents in the Lord,  for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1

“Bb” – “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:31

“Aa” – “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

Over the next few weeks the school will be holding MAP testing for grades K-12. This includes Isabel. The test is designed to show exactly were the students are at academically. The teacher then can help that student in the area’s were they need help. Today was Isabel’s testing. She said they went into the computer room and did the testing. Everyone had headphones on and when the test was over a dog walked onto the screen and barked. Isabel said she didn’t like that part because it was to loud and she couldn’t find the volume button. I don’t know if we will be shared the results of the test since we just found out the night before about the testing. So we’ll see.

 

The mornings opening activity was a vertical line practice for numbers.

When the class got back from their MAP testing, Mrs. Boettcher passed out block shapes for the above activity. A hexagon, trapezoids. and triangles. Isabel said the class made different objects with the shapes they were given. Isabel says she made a flower with her shapes and the block design on her paper above.

Back: More vertical line practice. Isabel said she wanted to add more vertical lines to her paper. She even drew a face on her bear.

During recess Isabel says she played with Taylor and another new friend. Isabel said she asked the new friend her name but she didn’t tell her what it was. She said she’d find out tomorrow. On the playground the girls played on the monkey bars. Isabel says she really likes the monkey bars because she can hang and swing.

Mrs. Boettcher gave each of the students a blank sheet of paper and told them to write the letter “Rr” (more vertical lines!). Whoever got the most “Rr’s” got a sticker.

Back: More vertical lines! Isabel did a fantastic job with her “Rr’s“.
I gave her a big high-5! Great job!!

This weeks verses:

“Dd” – “Depart from evil and do good.” Psalm 34:14

“Cc” – “Children obey your parents in the Lord,  for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1

“Bb” – “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:31

“Aa” – “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23