Morning Meeting: Cousin Fred has joined us- ask your child about him! If your child's share day falls on a holiday, s/he may pick another day during the week.
Math: Your child is bringing home a letter about math fact practice. The focus of our current math unit is multiplication and division and we want everyone to achieve mastery. Today those skills were applied to working with map scales. We also begin work with number sentences and algebra.
Reading Workshop: Partners are working well and the students have been focusing on envisioning their books and walking in their character's shoes. Before going off in partnerships, they are practicing with our exciting read aloud, The Young Man and the Sea. Thank you for monitoring your child's reading at home! Your support makes the difference!
Science/Social Studies: Last week, the class learned about climate and this week they will read about fossils in Maine. They'll also be harvesting the last of the garden's bounty for the school nutrition program. Our Aerogarden (indoor hydroponic garden) will be up and running soon, and students will experience how farmers can extend their growing season, which ties in nicely to their budding interest in economics.
Writing Workshop: The children are engrossed in creating realistic fiction stories. They have brainstormed and will review story elements and create story mountains. They have wonderful ideas! They have also been writing creatively on Storybird. Last week we reviewed how to leave a quality comment on someone's story.
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