My apologies for the late posting.
Math: We wrapped up our independent practice work for arrays. The target of the lesson -- multiplication is repeated addition -- is key to student understanding of multiplication. Practice fact families for 10minutes tonight.
Science: We watched a Brain Pop video about hurricanes and discussed Hurricane Irene and where she hit the US.
Literacy block: Read to Self practice (we are up to 17 minutes of stamina!). Mrs. Plato modeled what to do when you are writing and you cannot think of the spelling of a word (spell it as you think it should be spelled, underline it and move on) so that writing can be an independent action. Handwriting for week 1, Wednesday is due tomorrow.
PLANNERS NEED TO BE SIGNED TONIGHT. They should NOT be empty.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Terrific Tuesday!
We had an outstanding day today.
Math: We discussed modeling multiplication using arrays and pictures. For homework, students should complete #6-11 on p. 7. They started it in class. They should also practice their fact family triangles for at least 10 minutes.
Science: We watched Brain Pop videos on the scientific method and making observations. We learned how to highlight key words in multiple choice questions.
Literacy Block: We completed Six-Minute Solution for our first day today. Six-Minute Solution is a time when students listen to and read for each other to practice their oral reading fluency. We also practiced building our stamina with Read to Self.
PARENT NIGHT is approaching! Hope to see you Thursday night at 6:30!
Math: We discussed modeling multiplication using arrays and pictures. For homework, students should complete #6-11 on p. 7. They started it in class. They should also practice their fact family triangles for at least 10 minutes.
Science: We watched Brain Pop videos on the scientific method and making observations. We learned how to highlight key words in multiple choice questions.
Literacy Block: We completed Six-Minute Solution for our first day today. Six-Minute Solution is a time when students listen to and read for each other to practice their oral reading fluency. We also practiced building our stamina with Read to Self.
PARENT NIGHT is approaching! Hope to see you Thursday night at 6:30!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Who can believe it?
We are starting the second full week of school...amazing!
Math: We completed a Core Content Review and worked with problem solving using arrays. Students received a new chart for fact family triangle practice for this week. Please make sure to practice at least 10 minutes each night and get your chart initialed or signed by a parent.
Science: We finished discussing our book walks and collected data about our love languages (what people can do to make us feel as if we are loved). So much good data for a successful year!
Literacy Block: We discussed handwriting and completed our first day's assignment. In the future, handwriting will be homework. We also took a Reading Diagnostic Test to determine student abilities in phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension.
PARENT NIGHT is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, at 6:30 PM! Hope to see you there!
Math: We completed a Core Content Review and worked with problem solving using arrays. Students received a new chart for fact family triangle practice for this week. Please make sure to practice at least 10 minutes each night and get your chart initialed or signed by a parent.
Science: We finished discussing our book walks and collected data about our love languages (what people can do to make us feel as if we are loved). So much good data for a successful year!
Literacy Block: We discussed handwriting and completed our first day's assignment. In the future, handwriting will be homework. We also took a Reading Diagnostic Test to determine student abilities in phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension.
PARENT NIGHT is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, at 6:30 PM! Hope to see you there!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Weekend Happenings
Hope you have enjoyed the weekend's beautiful weather. I know I did! I caught a football game Friday night (CCHS vs. Metamora...my son is a Freshman at CCHS and plays in the band) and the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Lincoln on Saturday night. All in all, a fabulous weekend.
Here are some reminders about what is due Monday:
-Mark chart summary slips should be signed and returned.
-"Diagnose Yourself" packet for math facts should be returned, with parent initials indicating days last week that fact family triangles were practiced.
-Boomerang folder should be EMPTY of anything except what should be in the "For Teacher" pocket.
Please remember that Book Orders are due by September 2, if you are interested in ordering. We have online ordering as well as the good ol' hard copy ordering.
I will be adding photos under the photo tab this evening (barring any technical glitches). Stay tuned!
Here are some reminders about what is due Monday:
-Mark chart summary slips should be signed and returned.
-"Diagnose Yourself" packet for math facts should be returned, with parent initials indicating days last week that fact family triangles were practiced.
-Boomerang folder should be EMPTY of anything except what should be in the "For Teacher" pocket.
Please remember that Book Orders are due by September 2, if you are interested in ordering. We have online ordering as well as the good ol' hard copy ordering.
I will be adding photos under the photo tab this evening (barring any technical glitches). Stay tuned!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
The view from Thursday
Math: We finished our book walk and started thinking about an opening problem. Please be sure to practice your basic facts each night for at least 10 minutes.
Science: We worked on a book walk through the science text. Students had a great deal of class time to work on this. It needs to be finished for homework. If students have a great amount to do, a home conversation about how they spent their class time might be useful.
Literacy Block: We reviewed yesterday's focus lesson (read to self) and practiced our stamina with this skill a few times today. We discussed the third way to read a book: retell a story you know. Students also got to browse through the class library and check out books.
Students with missing homework tomorrow (including those who still don't have their planners signed) will not have Friday Fun Time tomorrow.
Science: We worked on a book walk through the science text. Students had a great deal of class time to work on this. It needs to be finished for homework. If students have a great amount to do, a home conversation about how they spent their class time might be useful.
Literacy Block: We reviewed yesterday's focus lesson (read to self) and practiced our stamina with this skill a few times today. We discussed the third way to read a book: retell a story you know. Students also got to browse through the class library and check out books.
Students with missing homework tomorrow (including those who still don't have their planners signed) will not have Friday Fun Time tomorrow.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Wondrous Wednesday
A whole week of school? No way!
I LOVE this class. What a great bunch! Here's what we accomplished today:
Math: Students have their timed tests with them tonight, along with a letter about practicing their facts. Some students need more practice than others. Please make the decision that best suits your little learner. We also started a book walk through the new math book. Very exciting!
Science: We took an assessment on the laptops that determined each student's strength in the area of learning. Want to know yours? See the Internet Links tab and click on the link for Multiple Intelligences. Students discovered their strong areas today. Ask them to share!
Literacy: We started the "Hearty Reader Cafe" today. We practiced the skill of independently reading to self, and discussed why it was important: it's a great way to become a better reader. We also discussed two ways to read a book, and we read a book about September 11. The students are super excited about reading!
Wednesday nights are when I ask students to get their planners signed. Their planners should state what we did in class as well as what was for homework. Please sign only if the planner is complete. THERE SHOULD BE NO BLANKS!
I LOVE this class. What a great bunch! Here's what we accomplished today:
Math: Students have their timed tests with them tonight, along with a letter about practicing their facts. Some students need more practice than others. Please make the decision that best suits your little learner. We also started a book walk through the new math book. Very exciting!
Science: We took an assessment on the laptops that determined each student's strength in the area of learning. Want to know yours? See the Internet Links tab and click on the link for Multiple Intelligences. Students discovered their strong areas today. Ask them to share!
Literacy: We started the "Hearty Reader Cafe" today. We practiced the skill of independently reading to self, and discussed why it was important: it's a great way to become a better reader. We also discussed two ways to read a book, and we read a book about September 11. The students are super excited about reading!
Wednesday nights are when I ask students to get their planners signed. Their planners should state what we did in class as well as what was for homework. Please sign only if the planner is complete. THERE SHOULD BE NO BLANKS!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
So, what's the worst that can happen during a thunder storm?
Yes, during the pouring rain, thunder rolling, lightning flashing, our fire alarm went off. The kids handled the evacuation quite well. Talk about the unexpected! Our maintenance crew was working on something and the alarm tripped. Thank goodness there was no "real" fire!
I took that time to discuss with the students what they should do in the event that it is inclement weather at dismissal. We discussed watching the weather forecasts, dressing appropriately, and carrying an umbrella.
Here's what today looked like in the classroom:
Math: We took timed tests for addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Students came home with another set of fact family triangles. I hope you find the video to the left to be helpful.
Literacy and Science: We continued classifying our classroom library by genre. The students are very excited that, tomorrow, they will be able to borrow books from the class library. We also watched a Brain Pop Jr. movie about the library and how books are classified in it.
Just a reminder, Boomerang Folders and Planners should be coming home each night and returning the next day.
Have a great evening!
I took that time to discuss with the students what they should do in the event that it is inclement weather at dismissal. We discussed watching the weather forecasts, dressing appropriately, and carrying an umbrella.
Here's what today looked like in the classroom:
Math: We took timed tests for addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Students came home with another set of fact family triangles. I hope you find the video to the left to be helpful.
Literacy and Science: We continued classifying our classroom library by genre. The students are very excited that, tomorrow, they will be able to borrow books from the class library. We also watched a Brain Pop Jr. movie about the library and how books are classified in it.
Just a reminder, Boomerang Folders and Planners should be coming home each night and returning the next day.
Have a great evening!
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