In math this week, we practiced reading and writing 2-digit numbers by rolling 2 dice. For example, we rolled a 2 and a 4 and were able to make the numbers 24 and 42. We talked about which number was larger and reinforced the concept of place value.
The class LOVED playing a new game this week called the Plus or Minus Game, which helped students identify pairs of numbers with sums of 10. In this game, the children rolled two dice--one labeled with plus or minus signs and the other labeled with the numbers 1, 2, or 3. Students rolled the dice and then added or removed counters from their ten-frame. After each roll, students had to identify the numbers that add to 10 by saying the following statement: "I have ____ counters. I need ___ more to make a 10."
We also learned how to use a Name Collection Box to show different ways to write a number. During snack time, I asked students to count out 3 of whatever snack item they were eating. Then I asked students to place some of their snack in their left hand and some of their snack in their right hand. Then we recorded the different ways students grouped their snacks using numbers. Then we tried it again with the number 5.
This week during reading workshop, we read Molly's Organic Farm, a literary nonfiction book about a real-life stray cat that was taken in by an organic farmer. As we read the story, we took a closer look at some of the vocabulary and learned the difference between descriptive and precise vocabulary words. We also learned how to use the pictures and other words around an unfamiliar word to help us understand the meaning of unknown words.
I have also been working with students one-on-one to complete some end-of-year assessments including one final guided reading benchmark assessment. The growth the children have made as readers this year is amazing! They have become so engaged during independent reading time and continue to build their reading stamina each day!
After listening to a BrainpopJr. video about the different parts of a plant, students wrote facts about what they learned.
This week in the LMC, the students worked together in teams to research the needs of an animal so they could design a habitat for that animal. They did an amazing job collaborating with their teammates! Next week they will use their designs to build a model of their animal's habitat.
Designing Animal Habitats from Kathy Riesing on Vimeo.
Science
Be sure to check out our Plants and Animals link to see what we have been learning!
All About Me
We had a great time learning all about Jake this week! We learned that Jake loves to play football, and he enjoys using his telescope to take a closer look at things. He is also a big fan of airplanes and fighter jets, and he loves learning about the armed forces.
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| A big thank you to Jake's mom for sharing one of Jake's favorite books--What's Inside Submarines? |
Getting Ready for First Grade
What a great way to practice getting ready for first grade--eating lunch in the lunchroom! The children were SO excited to bring a lunch to school or order a hot lunch and eat at the table in the lunchroom. We went over the hot lunch routine as well as some of the lunchroom rules. They had a blast!
Art Appreciation
Thank you SO much to Jeanie's mom and dad for being our Art Appreciation volunteers this year! We have been introduced to so many amazing artists and different forms of artwork. We enjoyed our last presentation this week. Mr. Barbieri introduced the students to Horace Pippin's painting Domino Players. Then the students drew pictures of their favorite games to play with their families.
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