In math, we have begun multiplication and are learning many different way to represent multiplication. Some of these include arrays, strip diagrams, equal groups, and on a number line. Having your child practice their multiplication facts at home is a great way to build fact fluency.
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| Representing multiplication on a number line. |
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| Representing multiplication with equal groups. |
In science, we are continuing to learn about matter and have enjoyed several experiments / demonstrations. Students built boats out of foil, and worked on redesigning their boats so that they could float while holding up to 40 pennies.
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| Planning and designing foil boats. |
We examined three balloons filled with different forms of matter to learn about solids, liquids, and gases. And finally, we learned that applying heat to a solid can speed up the process of changing it to a liquid.
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| Gas |
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| Liquid |
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| Solid |
In language arts, we are working on summarizing skills and identifying story elements. Students read picture books with their reading partner and created a story map to identify the elements.
We are also still working on our personal narratives. This week, our revising focus was on adding descriptive words (adjectives) and a strategy we call "Show, Don't Tell." Be sure to ask your child about my example of this. It was a funny moment in our classroom!
Please remember that there is no school on Monday. I will also be out on Tuesday for a funeral, but the kids are aware of my absence and I have scheduled a previous substitute to come back. They will be in great hands, and I look forward to seeing them on Wednesday!
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