Classroom Update 12/2

Today our journal entry prompt was: “Cookie Cutter Week is celebrated during the first week of December. If you had to bake a cookie to shape that would tell someone something about yourself, what shape would you choose? Explain.” The students made some...

Math Update 12/2

Today we had a shortened math period due to our Green Challenge Assembly. We worked on making attribute descriptions of buttons, like we did with shapes yesterday. We also did a survey on “Do you prefer frozen yogurt in a cup or in a cone?” and discussed...

SS: National Parks Project

Today we chose groups and a national park to research for our project.  This project will consist of a report/powerpoint, a hand-drawn map, and an oral report.  The students will have 6 social studies class periods to work on this project.  I know the students are...

Slippers/Inside Shoes

We have been having an issue with muddy shoes inside the classroom.  With students going outside for recess sometimes we bring some of the outdoors in with us.  We would like to encourage students to bring a pair of slippers or shoes they can change into when they are...

No new spelling sort this week

As students transition into new spelling groups, I will be introducing a couple of new activities. This week we will be learning and playing these new spelling games before spelling is in full swing again next week. Be on the lookout for new sorts at that time.