Our
class is beginning a new unit today in our reading program called Our Neighborhood at Work. Students will read and discuss
selections about the many different jobs and professions that people do every
day. We will read a story that
will introduce students to the idea that everybody works different and exciting
jobs. We will also read a story
about a boy who explores the many professions in his neighborhood, and a story
about a man who runs his own grocery store.
You
may want to help your child create a list of different professions in our
community and interview some of the people who have these jobs. You can also add to your discussions by
reading books and articles about people and places around the town. You may discover that your child has an
interest in a specific profession through your discussions. Find out more about a profession that
interests your child!
In
class, we will be discussing how coming to school each day is work for
students. To make sure each
student is prepared, organization is an important skill. Talk to your child about organization
and how it can be helpful when we are very busy. Ask your child to make a schedule for the following day and
encourage him or her to follow the agenda in order to stay organized. Tell your child to include such
activities as waking up, brushing teeth, eating breakfast, and getting
dressed. At the end of the day,
ask your child if it was helpful to follow his or her schedule.
Concept and Question Board:
You may wish to
contribute to our unit concept and question board by looking for pictures of
people at work. These can be
pictures from magazines and newspapers, or pictures your child takes of someone
they know. There are more jobs
than I have room to mention! If your
child learns about a specific profession, they may wish to draw a picture or
make a list of job responsibilities to add to our board. Whatever you do at home to
supplement our learning at school is always appreciated!
