Hello parents! I am writing our end of week updates a day early. Tonight I am headed off to check off a top bucket list item. I will be absent tomorrow and Monday. Mrs. S will be subbing for me again and they will finish all of the projects and activities I have left for them. I know they are in good hands.
The last two weeks we have:
Finished up learning about capacity in Eureka math. We discussed what containers may hold more, less, or the same of something. If your child told you we ate ice cream this is why. π Eureka math is now working on the same, more, and less when it comes to drawing and labeling items. They will continue to work on these lessons through January and the module test will be mid-month. They are all doing great at these concepts.
In Benchmark Unit 4 we are working on the fact that Writers tell many stories. We have been writing a couple times a week since October. Now we are trying to add in the 5 W’s while writing. Who is in your story, Where are they at, What are they doing, When is it, and Why are they doing this. It is a bit more challenging but I am loving the progress I am seeing. They are truly are making amazing progress and I can’t wait for you to see a writing sample soon! Unit 4 will carry over into January as well.
For social studies we are finishing up our last Past, Present, Future lesson today! We have spent a lot of time talking about what it was like in the past, things we love about the present (like kitchens to cook yummy food), and some things we might like for the future. We will end the unit with a picture sort, unit test, and then a project you will complete over break. (The directions sheet is coming home today for people who might be out of town during break). The project will count for part of the past, present, future grade AND a speaking grade. For example- can they get up in front of the class and talk about the pictures, etc. Projects will be due on Monday, January 9th, 2023.
Science will be done in January π We will take a break from Social Studies Units and begin our Montessori animal unit.
All of this is being done plus more! Kindness lessons, study of betta fish for our class pet, Montessori lessons, and of course our Holidays Around the World unit next week!
Whew! We need the long break to recoup from all of our fun learning!
If you need anything while I am away on Friday and Monday please let Ms. Bernadette know in the office. I will miss your kiddos and will be excited to get back to them on Tuesday for the rest of the funs projects we have for the remainder of the week.
P.S. Go Bucs! <3