Scientist of the Week: Lilly

Check out Lilly's amazing science experiment!  This is a fun experiment to try at home.

October 22, 2015: Homework

1. Watch Ellie's science experiment Dancing Raisins!

2. Practice math facts for at least 5 minutes!  Try a game from Great Websites on the blog or choose your own way to practice!

Knuffle Bunny Retells

We used an app called Explain Everything to record retells of Knuffle Bunny!  Be sure to listen to them!  Ask your child to explain the retell chart we've been using to help us with retells!( Hint: Somebody, Wanted, So, But Then)

More Daily Five!

The kids continue to work hard to build reading stamina during read to self.  This week we will read up to 20 minutes!  We've also launched two more components of the Daily 5: Listen to Reading and Work on Writing.

During Listen to Reading the kids use Raz-Kids to listen to and read stories that are at their "just right" reading level.  They also get to check their comprehension by taking a quiz.  There is a link to this program under Great Websites right here on the Blog. My teacher name is MrsA2015.  Kids earn stars each time they listen, read and complete a quiz that they can trade in to build their own personalized robot or rocket!

During Work on Writing kids work on applying phonics and writing skills in personal journals. Right now the kids are choosing to write about a topic of choice.  Many children write about their weekends, what's new, or visit their Heart Maps for ideas!  Kids have the opportunity to share their journal writing with classmates as well!    Here are some photos from last week's work on writing!

Mr. Potato Head News!

The class earned all the pieces to our first Mr. Potato Head!  Check him out!  We will create a potato head hall of fame this year.  Each time a Mr. (Mrs.) Potato Head is made, he/she will be added to our Star Behavior Hall of Fame! 

Be sure to ask your child to tell you how we earn a pieces for Mr. Potato Head! Now it's time for the class to celebrate for working so hard to show star behavior!  The class voted on a reward and PJ Day won. We will have our PJ day  Wednesday, October 7th.  Kids can wear PJs, bring in slippers and/or a favorite stuffed animal for the day!  I am so proud of ALL the kids for working so hard to show STAR behavior!!  I am amazed at the improvement I've already seen since the begininng of the year!!