SK2 Weekly Updates - Nov 18 - Nov 22

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatu Allah Wa Barakatuhu

Dear Parents,

Here are some updates from our class.

Language Arts: In Phonics, we started "Jolly Phonics workbook 3" by learning the sounds of the letters "Gg" and "Bb," Alhamdo-lillah. In workbook 3, we will learn to recognize the third group of sounds: g,o,u,l,f,b. Also, in this workbook, we will learn to blend simple, three letter words made up from the sounds that we have learned so far. We will also understand how to hear the middle sound of a word. The word list from book 2 are: Hen, Pen, Net, Hat, Can, Cap, Rat, Man, Do, Me, & Cat.

 Literacy tips:    

• Read for 20 minutes with your child everyday.
• Please go to http://www.starfall.com/ at home to do some extra practice for the sounds we already covered in class.
• Play "I spy with my little eye" something that starts with ____ and say the sound of a letter (for e.g; ta..ta..ta..for letter T). 

 Anti- Bullying Week: The week of Nov 18-22 was anti bullying week at Abraar School. We read different story books about how to be a bucket filler and not to be a bucket dipper. We also made an anchor chart as a class about bucket filling and bucket dipping. Sk2 did an amazing job by sharing and caring throughout the week, Masha-Allah. Good Job SK2!!!

Math: We are learning how to write numbers in words and reviewing how to do tallies in our Math class.

Math tips: Have your child skip count by 10’s out loud.

Science: In Science, we have finished our unit on “States of Matter” by doing a fun experiment. We observed the transition of matter from solid, to liquid, and then to gas. Sk2 had a blast by watching how gas is formed in a balloon.

Islamic Studies/ Visual Arts: We practiced the nasheed "The Five Pillars of Islam". Here is the link for the video:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7pBGqMvN0o

Also, we started working on our “Five pillars of Islam File Folder game craft,” Alhumdulillah.

Jazakumullahu-khaira for your co-operation and support!

SK2 Weekly Updates - Nov 11 - Nov 14

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatu Allah Wa Barakatuhu

Dear Parents,

Here are updates from our class.

Language Arts: In Phonics, we have finished "Jolly Phonics book 2" by learning the sounds of the letters "M" and "D," Alhamdo-lillah. We learned how to sound out these letters, things that begin with these letters, and how to trace the letters in correct formation. We also played Bingo to practice sight words. Please go to http://www.starfall.com/ to do some extra practice at home. Also, you can play "I spy with my little eye" something that starts with ---- and say the sound of a letter (for e.g; ta..ta..ta..for letter T).

Math: We reviewed how to create and extend the "ABC" pattern. Then, the students made their own ABC pattern necklaces with coloured straws. The SK2 students had lots of fun with this hands-on activity. Here is the amazing and creative work by SK2. I am so proud of them, Alhamdo-lilliah.

Science: In Science, we practiced a fun song about solids, liquids, and gases with actions. SK2 loves to sing-along together. We also made a mini booklet for the three states of matter by cutting and pasting pictures in the correct category.

Visual Arts: No class due to "Professional Development Day" on Friday.

Islamic Studies: We practiced the nasheed "The Five Pillars Of Islam". We also read and discussed a book called "The First Man" which is a story about Prophet Adam. The students really liked the story and were very attentive throughout the read aloud, Masha-Allah.

Jazakumullahu-khaira for your co-operation and support!

SK2 Updates - Nov 4 - Nov 8

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatu Allah Wa Barakatuhu

Dear Parents,

Here are some updates from our class.

Language Arts: In Phonics, we covered the sounds of the letters "H" and "R", Alhamdo-lillah. We also played Bingo to practice sight words from Jolly Phonics book 1. Please go to http://www.starfall.com/ to do some extra practice at home.

Math: Last week, we learned how to create and extend the "ABC" pattern. SK2 did lots of fun filled learning activities with the "ABC" pattern (Worksheets, manipulatives, and educational centers). Here are some of the "ABC" patterns done by SK2. Way to go SK2!!!!

Science: In Science, we started to learn about matter and the three states of matter.First, we watched an educational video about solids, liquids and gases. Then, we discussed about the things that come into the category of the three states of matter by looking at an anchor chart with pictures of matter. Finally, we learned a fun song about solids, liquids and gases with actions. SK2 had a blast and they really enjoyed the song. MashaAllah.

Visual Arts: We completed the  Dua craft for "Before entering and leaving the washroom."

Islamic Studies: We watched an educational video about the five pillars of Islam and started learning a Nasheed called "Pillars of Islam". Here is the link so you can practice with your child at home as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7pBGqMvN0o

Quran: Message from Tr. Saher: We are practicing Surah Al-Kawther and Surah Al-Maun.

Jazakumullahu-khaira for your co-operation and support!

Important Reminders:

• As the weather is getting colder, please do remember to send the proper winter gears with your child every day.It is a good idea to label your child's winter clothes. Please dress your child appropriately for the weather, keeping in mind that we go outside daily unless it is raining.
• Please send back the Homework every Wednesday in your child's folder. Also, please  keep the checked homework at home.

SK2 Updates!

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatu Allah Wa Barakatuhu

Dear Parents,

We had a busy and productive week  alhamdo-lillah. Here are some updates:

Language Arts: In Phonics, we covered the sounds of the letters "C", "K" and "E", Alhamdo-lillah. We also introduced sight words from Phonics Book 1, the sight words we are learning are: Allah, at, tap, pat, it, is, a, an, as, to, sat, sit, in, no, pin. We also played Bingo to learn these sight words.

Math: We started our unit on "Patterns." To start our unit, we covered the basic pattern ``AB,AB,AB...``. We did lots of fun filled learning activities with patterns (Worksheets, manipulatives, and educational centers).

Science: In Science we tested the question: "Will an apple float or sink in water?" After the experiment, we investigated and experimented with different things that float and sink in water. Students learned how to predict and observe the results.

Visual Arts: We completed our "Ten Apples on Top" craft and started our Dua craft.

Islamic Studies: We recite our daily dua's in circle time every day. We practiced the dua before entering and leaving the washroom and started our craft about the dua for entering & leaving the washroom. Also, we started learning about the five pillars of Islam. In our daily routines, we recite the dua for eating, going out, and entering & leaving the washroom. As the new Islamic Hijri month is starting, we already learned the song "Months in Islam" so we can learn and practice the names of Hijri months every month.

In addition, we have been playing different co-operative games in Gym class and we also learned proper hand washing in personal hygiene.

Jazakumullahu-khaira for your co-operation and support!

Important Reminders:

• As the weather is getting colder, please do remember to send the proper winter gears with your child every day.
• Please send back the Homework every Wednesday in your child's folder.