This week, I started reading some of the Choose Your Own Adventure books for our read-a-loud time. The students seem to enjoy the opportunity to choose where we will go next in the book. We also read Going Places, by Peter Reynolds. This is another selection from the Global Read-A-Loud author study. The students are excited to start designing their own "going place" vehicle.
In science, we looked at the effects that force has on the rate of speed. We used different amounts of force as we timed ourselves going down the slide. The students were asked to make predictions, record data, and then use the data to determine if their prediction was correct or not.
In math, the 2nd graders have been working on the concept of expanded notation and who to write numbers in that form. They have also been focusing on math fact fluency through games like Beat the Calculator. The first graders finished up their unit on geometry and the ability to classify, compose and decompose shapes from other shapes. They also started their next unit on problem solving. Their continues to be a focus on complements of 10, 20 and 100 (depending on your child's ability).
In writing, the students started writing to their pen pals at Thatcher Brook Primary School. We will be writing to Mrs. Kulis' 1st and 2nd graders. At the end of the year, we will join them on a "meet and greet" field trip.
Notes:
*Your child has reading homework over the weekend.
*Please read and fill out the Weekly News Journal and return it on Monday.
*If you haven't done so, please return your child's Winter Adventure Program form.
*Don't forget to sign up for volunteering at the Ski and Skate Sale.
Have a great weekend!
Peace,
Tommy
