This week we read from The Really Big Universe, Light up the Night, and Me and My Place in Space. We also were excited to get some new books for our classroom library. Some class favorites were from the "Elephant and Piggie" series--great books to read with a partner and practice expressive reading!
Our research and writing for PLPs is going very well. Students are reading non-fiction books on their topic, either on their own or with help from an adult, and taking notes about important facts they've learned. We've been working on the summarizing skill--reading a page or paragraph and summarizing the information in our own words. On Friday I sent home a PLP notefact paper packet in case you want to help your child do some research online--they are really excited to do research!
We explored sound with stringed instruments and "found" instruments in the classroom this week. Students formed bands and performed their own songs. We also watched some great videos--slow motion sound and kitchen drawer drumming. If you want to check them out with your child, here are the links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpoanOlb3-w&noredirect=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osFBNLA7woY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prYK1hu-exg
In Team Building with Ms. Caswell the students were excited to do some new movement activities and watch a jump roping competition (they are doing a jump roping unit in P.E.). Here are the links if you want to try them out at home:
Also, don't forget to sign up for a conference if you haven't done so already! (The link is in last week's post.)
Have a great weekend and happy first full day of spring tomorrow!
Important Dates:
April 2 & 3 -- 1/2 Day for students-- Parent/Teacher conferences in the afternoon
April 16 -- All School Meeting 2:30-3:15
April 20-24 -- Spring Break
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