In math, we finished up our fractions unit with a test on Friday. Earlier in the week, we spent time practicing our fraction skills with IXL on the laptops, measuring classroom objects with Cuisenaire rods, and finding equivalent fractions on a number line. We move back in to multiplication next week with lots of problem solving!
We tried a new strategy for learning in social studies this week called jigsaw. With the jigsaw method, students are put into small groups, and each groups is assigned a different section of a textbook chapter. They are responsible for learning the information in their assigned section and then teaching that information to the rest of the class. Each group had to create a poster as well to represent what they learned. Students were held accountable for learning all of the material from the entire chapter, by taking notes during each presentation.
In science, we have continued learning about food chains and different habitat environments. We read Cactus Hotel one day and focused on plants in the desert environment and how they are adapted specifically to thrive in the dry heat. On Friday, we also planted sunflower seeds in our newspaper pots. It will be fun to watch them grow over the next few weeks.
Monday is the 100th day of school, and to celebrate, we are encouraging students to dress as if they were 100 years old. This is not required by any means, but if your child wants to participate, I have sent a letter home today with some suggestions for what to wear. When I told them about it this morning, they were already brainstorming ideas! And remember that Friday is our Valentine's Day party. Students who want to exchange Valentine's should bring a box or bag to collect their cards in, as well as 20 Valentines, one for each child in the class except for their self. Have a great weekend!
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