In social studies, the students have discovered what it means to be an explorer and an adventurer. They brainstormed definitions with their table group and then shared whether they considered themselves to be an explorer or an adventurer. Apparently we have some daring students in the class!
We have also been studying geography and have learned all about the continents and oceans. Ask your child to name the seven continents and five oceans. The students are beginning to share where they have been in the USA and in the world. We have some serious travelers in our class!
I'm sure you have heard, but in writing last week we learned all about consequences. The students brainstormed the definition of a consequence and were prompted that the lesson in writing for the day was all about consequences. They had to choose one of the spoons below to scoop out M&Ms. Ask your child which one they chose.
Some students were cautious and went for the small or medium spoon. Others went for the large!
After counting their M&Ms, the students learned that the consequence was that they had to write a sentence for each M&M they had on their napkin. Imagine the shock!!!
I think Talie was on to me...
Thankfully, Lincoln saved the day, and since he only had 11 M&Ms, that was the number of sentences everyone had to write.
Our guidance counselor, Mrs. Heacock, met with us last week to talk about including and being kind to others. She did a fun activity with the class to help everyone see how kind words can help "fill up" a person.
Last, this week the students started practicing routines for word study. The first day they practice reading each word and try to discover the sound patterns. Each day they sort and read their words in class and at home.
Yesterday the students did a speed sort with their partner. Then they practiced spelling their words while Mrs. Horst pulled some small groups to review spelling patterns.
