The warm weather was a perfect start to our plant unit. For the next few weeks the Molecules will be planting seeds and examining the different parts of a plant. We'll talk about the needs of a plant and keep an observation journal as our plants grow.
Extra recess today to celebrate the warm weather and our new student, Alara! We are excited about both! We really look forward to getting to know our new friend. Today we found out that Alara comes from Turkey, loves pink and blue, has an older brother and sister and LOVES corn flakes!
The new literacy workstation in the classroom is the "Reading Performance" station. Here Molecules will choose one book from their book box and practice reading it three times. They will then complete a short book report that serves as their script when they read it to the class. Students are invited to use the microphone to make their fluent voice loud and clear. Compliments are extended by their peers after each reading.
On Friday, we enjoyed a follow up to our new learning about Picasso and Matisse
So many great authors sharing in the Author's Chair. Longer stories with many details make for a great listen, especially with a microphone.
In Math Workshop we continue to focus on the penny, nickel, and dime; telling time to the hour and half hour; addition and subtraction story problems and number sentences.
We just finished a great week in the Investigation Station, where the Molecules explored magnets, negative and positive force, pulling and repelling.
We love Marion Hawthorn!! She supports and believes in all of us. She listens when it time to listen and is there for everyone....students and staff.
Today the Molecules enjoyed the sounds of the Dixie Power Trio Jazz Band. Mr. Bosley and Ms. V were taken back to New Orleans and the students danced in their seat. What fun!
Planning a very special event happening over Spring Break has taken much of my time outside the classroom. Feel free to drop me a line, I would love to share with you.
Welcome to Arlington, and to the classroom, Alara! You will learn lots and have so much fun!
I'm so impressed by how busy you all have been--such amazing learners you are!
Can't wait to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with you and to eat lots of green goodies. I sure hope someone brings brussel sprouts.... yuuuum! :)
xo
Miss Pamela
Posted by: Pamela | March 14, 2006 at 01:58 PM
I love being able to visit your site so that I can see what my
granddaughter, Haley, and all of her friends at school are learning. I look forward to being able to visit the school in the future. It's wonderful to see the children taking such pride in their experiences.
..Pat Lessard, Tampa, Fl
Posted by: pat Lessard | March 14, 2006 at 03:53 PM