Things are buzzing as usual with the Beach Buddies this week. Besides the regular happenings, we also had a visit from the Chick-fil-a Traveling Cow. It is an exciting program that promotes writing. This week every Beach Buddy received a notebook to keep as a journal. Many were very excited about using it to free write! We also visited Mrs. Kauffman in the Science Lab. She showed us different types of rocks. We were able to practice hardness tests by scratching rock samples on tiles.
Next proves to be a busy week, too. We will be visiting the library to check out "IPICK Good Fit" books. We will also visit Mr. Tener in the computer lab to work with a program called Inspiration to create thinking maps.
In reading, we will continue to work on comprehension strategies and picking good fit books. This week, the students were introduced to "Reading to Someone". They really like it because they get to practice their fluency with a partner. Be sure to ask them what to do when you "Check for Understanding" when your partner is reading. We will also be learning new strategies in our literacy CAFE (Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, and Expanding Vocabulary).
In writing, we have really enjoyed sharing our personal narratives! The objects and pictures have been so fun. We are continuing to work on personal narratives. Many students have finished their first memory and have moved on to their next piece. One-on-one conferences have begun. It is great to see the writing that is going on in the room!
In math, we have started reviewing addition strategies like: estimating to the nearest 10, 100, and 1,000, finding the missing addend, and front end estimation. Please go over the papers that were in this week's Friday folder. They will provide valuable information as to your child's strengths and weaknesses. Next week, we continue to practice addition skills. Keep working those math facts!!!
Science is exciting! The class is continuing learning about rocks and minerals. Also, we will have a visit from WellStar this week to talk about Health.
The student newsletter will be posted next week. The news crew have a few things to add before publishing. It looks great and I cannot wait to see the final paper.
Here are some photos from our awesome photographer this week:
