Here’s what we've been up to:
Math: We are in the middle of another fractions unit. This week we focused on adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. We also practiced reducing fractions. Many students have this down. Next week we will reteach and practice subtracting fractions because several students needed this support. This would be a great thing to work at home on. A great problem to practice is 4 1/4 - 2 3/4 = Ask your student if they can solve this. If not, this would be a great thing to work on. We also got a great new program called Reflex math. Have your student show you their account.
Read Aloud: We are finally several chapters into Hoot. We love this book! There are some great themes and discussions points throughout. We spent a lot of time on first and third person. Ask your student about the differences between these.
Reading: Guided reading is still going strong. Most groups will be finished with their book this week and will begin a realistic fiction book. Ask your student what book they are reading this week.
Writing: We continued with our realistic fiction writing unit this week. Ask your student what they will be writing about.
PBL: We started our new unit on the regions of the United States. It is called Every Kid in a Park and students will learn about the different regions and plan a trip to a specific national park with a group of five. Ask your student what they have learned so far.
Winter came back! It has been very wet and cold outdoors. Please keep sending in boots so they have an extra pair of shoes they can wear in our classroom to keep it as dry as possible. They CAN NOT go to afternoon recess without boots, coat, and gloves. Thanks in advance!
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