We earned another 100 SOAR tickets! I haven't told our class yet, but our reward will be going to watch The Polar Express [G] with our 4th grade buddies on Thursday. We will have chocolate milk in place of hot chocolate. If you would prefer your child not to see this movie, please let me know and they can partake in another activity.
In our Second Steps lesson, we talked about not feeling in control. We looked at a picture of a girl named Lucy who was lacking body control and running in to all our friends. Her teacher gave her some strategies to keep her mind busy such as counting her classmates, counting how many things she could find that are red, or counting up to 20 while waiting in line. We talked about being in control and what that looks like and how it can be hard sometimes. We also practiced putting our hands on our stomachs and belly breathing again and stating how we are feeling.
In math, we explored 2D and 3D shapes more, recognizing their properties. Students sorted, made patterns, created pictures with the shapes this week.
In reading, students worked on worting words into word families. Students also read in small groups with their peers.
In social studies, we learned about the land/water and culture of Honduras and Egypt. Next week we look at China and London. These activities are to understand the different between culture and geography of the land. Also, to start talking about continents and countries and for students to get a sense of where they live and world around them. We watched video clips about Children's Day celebrated in Honduras and the Egyptian pyramids.
Mrs. Lombardo, our part time gifted teacher, came in and did our last whole group enrichment activity.
Reminders:
- If you haven't yet, please send in permission slips this week, with lunch form and payment.
- On Friday, our holiday party is from 10-11am in our classroom. We will be going to a performance in the morning in hear Show Choir sing.
- Next Friday is an early release day. Please be in pickup at 1:10 as we try to come out five minutes early.
