It was incredibly cold during the first part of last week. To keep ourselves busy, engaged and entertained during recess, we participate in games such as: marble run, ball toss, dress up, computer games, origami, Apples to Apples, free art and more. Indoor recess is not ideal, but students enjoy the chance to create and have some fun. Please have your child bring boots, hats, gloves, and snow-pants every day. The snow-pants can stay in the classroom through the week, but you will likely want them for weekends and breaks.
Novel Study
We recently began reading The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling. The students have enjoyed reading the first chapter with their workshop partner. They will be assigned two chapters over the winter break. Please do not worry; it is something they enjoy reading.
Math
We have enjoyed the beginning of our math unit on charts and graphs. The 3D graphs were fun to create as we used our own information to answer questions. This unit is interactive and fun yet challenging. We will continue our study of other graphs and charts (line, pie, and planes) this week.
Science
We ended our States of Matter Unit this week by making pancakes to show the difference between mixtures and solutions. The materials in our science kit helped us determine how to sort liquids by viscosity, transparency, and color. Ask your child about the new vocabulary (viscosity is particularly difficult) as well as the difference between a mixture and a solution. Also, ask them about changing states of matter by adding or withholding heat, pressure and time.
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