Dear parents,
An exciting new development in Area 24! Our listening centre is now open for business. Today, we went through how to use the listening centre from start to finish. This includes how to carefully set up the materials, how to follow along in the book while listening, and how to put away the materials so that they are ready for the next person. It would be great if you could ask your student to explain to you all the things they have to remember when using the listening centre so that they are ready for their first turn.
The listening centre is available to two people during independent reading time each day, as well as to anyone who has completed their work a little early. We will check ourselves off each time we take a turn so that those who haven't had as many turns get priority. Obviously, it will take a couple weeks before everyone has turn number 1!
Today we also did something a bit different in math. I set up 4 centres, each with a different activity (some old, some new) to practise our counting skills. Please ask your mathematician what the 4 activities were. Maybe you can relive their favourite counting activity at home! Pictures coming soon!