What a rainy weekend! However, when it wasn't raining it was lovely. Hopefully you were able to watch some of the Cardinal games. Looks like it will be another exciting season! Now that MAP tests are over, it will be my job to keep school exciting for the children. Because the children were actually excited to test and show what they know, the end of testing can almost be a let down for some. However, we started back in with our regular schedule on Friday, and the children seemed up for everything we were doing. This was really nice to see!
Here is what is happening this week:
Math: We are learning to compare fractions, which is quite challenging. Manipulatives are used as an aid, but I am also teaching the "shoelace" trick which enables one to compare without the use of manipulatives. Our test over chapter 25 will be this coming Friday.
Reading: We are continuing to read and respond to some very good literature selections!
Spelling: We are continuing our sorting routines. The Yellow Group will take a test over their words this Friday.
Health: We will be learning about nutrition and the digestive system. On Friday our class will experience five creative lessons as they move from one third grade teacher to another. In my lesson students will move coffee beans through food tubes (esophagus) until they reach a plastic bag (stomach.)
Social Studies: Our study of government continues.
Writing: Students are already busy writing about you, Mom! Yes, we will save these papers to present to you on Mother's Day!
Special Events:
Friday - Math test over chapter 25; Spelling test for the Yellow Group;
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