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using doubles to help solve subtracting problems.
•     Third grade has been working with perimeter and area of rectangles. They are trying to understand and memorize multiplication facts.
•     Fourth grade have been working on three-digit multiplication and division. This process takes a lot of practice. They are working on decimals, mixed numbers, and fractions.
•     Fifth grade has finished studying points on a graph, measuring and drawing lines, angles and points. They are currently working on converting measurements.
• Grades kindergarten through fifth is working hard to improve fluency in preparation for DIBELS testing in May.  There are many tricks to becoming a faster reader.  One way is to whisper read.  To our surprise, it works.  We think is might be the smaller amount of energy that it takes to read aloud but also the child isn't heard as well which can give confidence to oneself.  Kindergarten is very good at CVC words. CVC means consonant, vowel, consonant like HAT or BUS.  They do a wonderful job of sounding and recoding words.
• Looking for a fun way to improve your youngster's concentration? Try this
• quick game. The first player makes one motion, like clapping or spinning around. The second person copies him and adds another movement. Continue adding new motions until someone forgets the sequence. The last player to get it right starts a new game.  Developing memory skills can be lots of fun.  Memory is an important part of reading and this simple game can help develop reading skills.
•  For older children here is a good study tip that we use at school.  When your
• child has a chapter to study, have him/her "preview" it to increase  understanding.  He/she should glance over headings, graphics, and photos and go to the glos

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