During this four day week, we will begin learning about fractions in math. We will make our own fraction pizzas out of paper plates and use the flannel board to explore equal parts. We will be writing stories called "All About Me". On Tuesday, we will make our Easter bunny craft.
I hope everyone has a wonderful spring break! Rest, relax, be safe, and enjoy the holiday!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Week of March 22
We will finish our math unit on geometry this week. Look for a parent letter to come home on Monday explaining our new unit. We will continue to explore new concepts on motion in science. We will build our own rollers and try them out on ramps. We are having a great time with our Marc Brown author study. The students are writing some terrific stories about Arthur and the other characters. Using a story map as a graphic organizer is really helpful.
Please send in three bags of cotton balls and a bottle of white glue by the end of the week. We will be making Easter bunnies out of milk cartons. They are adorable and will last a long time, but your child will need cotton balls and glue to make them. Thanks!
Please send in three bags of cotton balls and a bottle of white glue by the end of the week. We will be making Easter bunnies out of milk cartons. They are adorable and will last a long time, but your child will need cotton balls and glue to make them. Thanks!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Week of March 15-19
We are concluding our study of fairy tales this week. The students have done a wonderful job reading, writing, acting out, creating castles, and comparing their favorite fairy tales. Now we are moving on to an author study of Marc Brown. He is best known for his Arthur stories. Marc Brown will be a guest speaker at the Rutgers Annual Reading and Writing Conference, which I will be attending next month.
In math, we are continuing our study of shapes and 3D objects. This week we will make shapes out of playdough. We will also use geoboards to make polygons. The students are doing a great job with their subtraction facts.
Our science unit on balance and motion is so much fun! This week we will study spinning and twirling. We will make zoomers and twirlybirds.
Please save a gallon size plastic container for an upcoming Easter project. Each child will also need 3 large bags of cotton balls and a bottle of white glue. These items are needed by March 24. Thank you!
In math, we are continuing our study of shapes and 3D objects. This week we will make shapes out of playdough. We will also use geoboards to make polygons. The students are doing a great job with their subtraction facts.
Our science unit on balance and motion is so much fun! This week we will study spinning and twirling. We will make zoomers and twirlybirds.
Please save a gallon size plastic container for an upcoming Easter project. Each child will also need 3 large bags of cotton balls and a bottle of white glue. These items are needed by March 24. Thank you!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Week of March 8-12
We have started a new science unit. We are using the FOSS kits from Delta Education. We are studying balance and motion. We will be learning all about balance, spinning, rotating, twirling, and rolling. We will be using a variety of materials to help us explore motion. A parent letter came home last week explaining this unit.
In math, we are starting Unit 7, which is all about geometry. We will explore 3D shapes and 2D figures. We will sort objects into categories, make polygons with straws and twist ties, and explore geometric concepts. Look for a parent letter to come home.
The fairy tale castles were WONDERFUL, and the students said they had so much fun making their castles. Thank you for your support for this activity. Isn't is amazing what you can do with recycled materials?
We have finished another unit in our Scott Foresman reading series. We will have a unit test this week. The anthology will come home on Friday. Have fun listening to your child read his/her favorite stories from the anthology. Please remember to return it on Friday.
Please keep the lego items coming for our Tricky Tray basket! Thanks to everyone who has donated so far.
In math, we are starting Unit 7, which is all about geometry. We will explore 3D shapes and 2D figures. We will sort objects into categories, make polygons with straws and twist ties, and explore geometric concepts. Look for a parent letter to come home.
The fairy tale castles were WONDERFUL, and the students said they had so much fun making their castles. Thank you for your support for this activity. Isn't is amazing what you can do with recycled materials?
We have finished another unit in our Scott Foresman reading series. We will have a unit test this week. The anthology will come home on Friday. Have fun listening to your child read his/her favorite stories from the anthology. Please remember to return it on Friday.
Please keep the lego items coming for our Tricky Tray basket! Thanks to everyone who has donated so far.
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