Retiring Words

This has been a fast week.  We had Mrs. Colby come in and talk to us about what it is like to be a selectman in Wiscasset.  Farmer Abby came and spoke to us about how farms change with the seasons.  Mrs. Keach has been continuing to teach us math and we have started NWEAs.  

I have been amazed at the great writing and reading the class is accomplishing.  As I looked at the sight words the children are learning I realized there are some words that everyone needs to work on.  To help the kids master sight words we have placed them on our wall where we line up.  Once a child can read a word, their initials are put on the word.  When everyone's initials are on the words we can "retire" that word and select a new word for everyone to learn.  Now when we line up the kids are pointing out the words they can read.  We are also having games of "Whack a Word" to help the kids remember the tough words.  I can't wait to tell you which word we will retire first.

Have a wonderful Martin Luther King weekend.  The kids discussed how they are all important, no matter the color of their skin, eyes or hair.  We know that we all have gifts to offer the class and everyone has the responsibility to help each other.  It is touching to watch how these kids work together each day.