1st grade, week 12, day 2

Spell words with o_e, u_e and e_e

1. Say a word: cube, cute, mule and these. Your child says each sound, then writes the word.
2. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off.
3. Read all eight o_e, u_e and e_e words as fast as you can, then once more.

• Spelling practice sheet makerteach.peabody.kids/make/spelling
• Copywork maker: print a line to copyteach.peabody.kids/homeschool/aids/copywork

How many fewer?

1. Ana has 6 cars and Sam has 9. How many fewer does Ana have?
2. It is the same question turned around. Solve it the same way.

• Two-color counters on screenteach.peabody.kids/manipulatives/counters

Leaves need light

1. Cover part of a leaf on a houseplant with foil for a few days.
2. Take the foil off: is that part paler? Leaves need light to make food.

Read-aloud: Water Uphill

1. Read “Water Uphill” aloud, with your child beside you where they can see the pictures.
2. Stop halfway and ask: what do you think will happen next?

• Water Uphill, read-along on screenteach.peabody.kids/read-aloud/water-uphill