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There have been great things happening in the classroom this past week, and many more meaningful learning experiences on the way. Here are some highlights of "Classroom Happenings":
K4
This week the K4 worked
very hard at recognizing the letter Bb and the sound it makes. They came
up with 25 words that start with Bb. Next week, they will be working with
the letter Tt for turkey! They will make the cutest turkeys and learn
about the First Thanksgiving. Students will discuss what is the same, and
what is different from our traditions, today.
K5
The kindergarten children
are working hard in their reading groups as well as reading their bedtime books
at home. They have learned two reading strategies to help them read;
Eagle Eyes and Lips the Fish. They have also been busy learning about
their bodies and making healthy choices.
Grade 1
First graders are busy in
their Daily Five literacy rotations.
Students are engaged in guided reading groups, writing, read to self,
read to partner, computers, and word work.
Grade 2
In second grade the
students are learning about animals. Some have backbones like mammals, birds,
fish, reptiles and amphibians. Some do not, like insects, spiders and octopuses. They
are also learning how animals adapt to their environments. During writing and
reading the students are enjoying the world of non-fiction stories about many
different things.
Grade 3
In reading, the third
graders are working on book series book clubs. They are reading three
books from the same book series and meeting in small groups to discuss thick
questions, connections, main ideas and details, and make predictions from their
texts. In science, they are studying animal traits and learning the
different characteristics of various vertebrates and invertebrates.