This week we learned:
- word study routines including sorting, writing, drawing, making words and syllable work.
- 3 new math games: Count & Compare 2's, Battling Bugs and What's the Difference?.
- to use the scientific process and observe, question, hypothesize, test, analyze evidence and conclude to determine that our item (beads) changes color with exposure to ultraviolet light.
This week we experienced:
- a lesson on "fair versus equal" using band-aids.
- brainstorming topics for personal narratives about people, places, things, seasons and important memories with inspiration from Best Friends, Screaming Mean Machine, Jamaica's Find, Blueberries for Sal, and Ira Sleeps Over.
- "All About Me" share from Cristobal, Julia, Ian, Mrs. DeGrechie, Ms. K and Mrs. Donoughue.
- our 2nd Marky Mark celebration and Lina's birthday.
- a STEM challenge to create the longest paper chain possible with our table groups using 1 piece of paper.
Other things to ask your child about this week:
- making covers for our science notebooks.
- our morning meeting activities: Mystery Doug, Pica/Ferme/Nada, Hickety Pickety
- labeling events in a day as happening in a.m. or p.m.
- academic choice and a "to do" list.
Thank you for all you do!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Hock
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