Scientists Use Tools

The students used rulers, hand lenses, and balance scales to observe and measure different sea shells! They sure enjoyed getting a closer look at some interesting shells and they loved measuring length and mass! 

Flat Stanley Fun

A few more of have returned from their vacations! The students love sharing their photos and souvenirs! They also enjoy using PicCollage to share their photos!

Thinking Like A Scientist

We've started our next chapter in science! The students will be learning how scientists observe and use their senses to find out more about the world around them. The students had 6 mystery containers and by shaking and listening they had to infer what was inside each of them. After shaking and listening carefully, they took a  risk. Then we opened the containers and looked inside! The marbles, rice, and tissue were the easiest to figure out. The paper clips, toothpicks and noodles were a little trickier. We had a great discussion about how they decided what was in each one. "Tissues are quiet." "I heard rolling so I knew it was the marbles." "I know what rice sounds like when you shake it because I have a plastic egg filled with rice." Lots of fun while learning!

More Flat Stanley News

Our Flat Stanleys have been traveling around on a mini vacation and they're returning with some great treasures! The students used an app called Pic Collage to make their photos a little more fun! Check out a few more:

Stay tuned for more!

Math Review

The students have been working hard as they learn to subtract two-digit numbers with regrouping. We've also been practicing subtraction fact fluency. You can help at home by quizzing your child with the subtraction flash cards that were send home at Curriculum Night. Most students are doing great. The problem solving is tricky for some so we will continue to review on Monday. The Chapter 4 test will be on Tuesday, November 24th. 

Flat Stanley is Returning!

In Social Studies we've been learning about landforms, regions, countries, and continents. Flat Stanley has been sent on "vacation" is some very interesting places and we've been talking about the different states he's been lately. Some students are worried that their Flat Stanley hasn't returned yet, but no worries! Whenever their Flat Stanley arrives, we will enjoy seeing where he's been!

Here's just a few:

I'll be posting more soon!

Social Studies Review and Test

We reviewed for our upcoming Unit 2 test. We went over the review questions on pages 108-110. We will review in class again tomorrow and the test will be Thursday, Nov. 19th. The students are bringing home their books if they'd like to review at home.

Kidblog

Kidblog is working again!! I know several students have tried to blog recently and it wouldn't let them start a new post. I have upgraded and it should be working now. Please let me know if there are any other problems. 

Landforms

We've been learning about landforms. The students made a booklet showing different landforms and water. Then they matched up the definitions to their pictures. We're talking about natural resources today as we finish up this unit!

Six Flags Read to Succeed Six Hour Reading Club

Yesterday, your child brought home a Reading Log for the Six Flags Read to Succeed Six Hour Reading Club. If your child wants to participate, please record their reading at home. The Reading Logs are due February 19th. 

Two Digit Subtraction

We've started exploring two digit subtraction with regrouping. When using the unifix cubes, the students understand the concept. We will continue to use the cubes today to help students subtract. 

Bunchems!

Due to the generous donations to our Halloween Party, Dawn McCoy and Tena Frank (the party planners) gave me the extra money to purchase something for our class. We have such a creative group so I bought Bunchems! On Thursday all of the students had a chance to create something. Thanks so much! The students love them! 

Check out their creativity!

Math Test on Thursday

The students have been working hard learning to add 2 digit numbers. We reviewed today and everyone is doing great! The Chapter 3 test is tomorrow, November 5th. On Friday, the students will begin to learn how to subtract 2 digit numbers with regrouping. 

Seven Continents

We've been learning about the seven continents. The students made their own continents map and they learned a little song to remember them!

Halloween Fun

The students had fun at the Halloween Parade and Party! A special thanks to the party planners Dawn McCoy and Tena Frank! Also, thanks to all the parents and their generous donations and help!