The cold weather certainly has not frozen the desire for learning in our classroom! In math we have been working with patterns and ratios. We have used linking cubes and pattern blocks to help us see the relationship between numbers in patterns. We have also practiced filling in charts called "tables" and learned how to interpret the data that we have. We continue to re-visit addition and subtraction strategies, as well as working with coins and telling time. In the next couple of weeks we will focus more on adding and subtracting -- this time within 100. We will spend more time on looking at numbers as ones, tens, and hundreds.
One of the new things we are trying as a part of our Reading Workshop is really focusing in on a "good fit" book (choosing it as an "Independent Read" book), and using a Reader's Notebook to record our thoughts, comments, questions, connections, and any other idea that comes to mind as we read. This has really helped us to think about our reading and make good use of our reading time! We have explored several biographies this month, and I cannot wait to see the students' presentations that they have done for their Reading Response. Your child will bring home directions next week for conducting an interview. We will then use the information from the interview to become authors of a biography! This is a great way to participate in the connection between reading and writing.
Our main focus in Social Studies has been around Presidents Lincoln and Washington. Once we wrap up our unit on concepts around our government and leaders, we will move on to a mapping and geography unit. Specifically it will be our goal to look at the influence of geography on communities and the relationship between geography and industry or trade.
The month of March will also be a time for beginning a physical science unit on the movement of the earth and moon, water, air, and weather. These concepts will also be explored throughout April.
Don't forget, Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up in March. Please be sure to sign up for a time for March 20 or 21. I look forward to seeing you all then!
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Monday, February 10, 2014
Valentine News
A paper was sent home last week, but I just want to remind families that Mrs. Pelkey's class will be having our Valentine's Day celebration on Thursday, February 13. Remember to please send in a card for everyone in the class, if you choose to participate in the optional card exchange. A class list can be found on the back side of the Valentine notice that went home last week.
Parents, please encourage your child to complete as much of the card writing as they can on their own.
I will bring in sugar cookies and juice. Students will have the opportunity to frost and decorate their own cookies!
A student asked me if they can make their own Valentine holder at home to bring in. The answer is : Yes, but it is not an assignment. Please do not feel rushed to create a Valentine holder at home. If you do make one, you can bring it in any time by Thursday. Please make sure your name is printed clearly in a place where your friends can see it.
* For those who choose not to create a Valentine holder at home, we will have time and supplies available at school to decorate simple Valentine holders.
Parents, please encourage your child to complete as much of the card writing as they can on their own.
I will bring in sugar cookies and juice. Students will have the opportunity to frost and decorate their own cookies!
A student asked me if they can make their own Valentine holder at home to bring in. The answer is : Yes, but it is not an assignment. Please do not feel rushed to create a Valentine holder at home. If you do make one, you can bring it in any time by Thursday. Please make sure your name is printed clearly in a place where your friends can see it.
* For those who choose not to create a Valentine holder at home, we will have time and supplies available at school to decorate simple Valentine holders.
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