Here are a few highlights for the week of October 27th:
Literacy: We will read Halloween-themed read aloud and practice using text evidence to support our thinking.
Math: We will explore partial sum addition and introduce an algorithm for two-digit addition problems.
Science: We will work as chemists to test household glues.
Social Studies: We will learn about the election and voting rights.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will discuss the difference between comfortable and uncomfortable feelings, and explore healthy ways to manage strong feelings.
Literacy: We will read Halloween-themed read aloud and practice using text evidence to support our thinking.
Math: We will explore partial sum addition and introduce an algorithm for two-digit addition problems.
Science: We will work as chemists to test household glues.
Social Studies: We will learn about the election and voting rights.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will discuss the difference between comfortable and uncomfortable feelings, and explore healthy ways to manage strong feelings.
Here are a few highlights for the week of October 13th:
Literacy: We will read two Junior Great Book stories and practice using text evidence to support our thinking.
Math: We will explore place value, ways to break apart and add numbers, and compensation.
Science: We will continue to explore the work of chemists and will begin an Amplify Science unit on "Properties of Materials."
Social Studies: We will reflect on the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and discuss our own heritage and culture.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will explore healthy ways to manage frustration and anger.
Literacy: We will read two Junior Great Book stories and practice using text evidence to support our thinking.
Math: We will explore place value, ways to break apart and add numbers, and compensation.
Science: We will continue to explore the work of chemists and will begin an Amplify Science unit on "Properties of Materials."
Social Studies: We will reflect on the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and discuss our own heritage and culture.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will explore healthy ways to manage frustration and anger.
Here are a few highlights for the week of October 5th:
Literacy: We will finish Toad for Tuesday and continue exploring non-fiction text features.
Math: We will explore addition and subtraction strategies by using the 100s chart and open number line.
Science: We will explore science skills used by chemists and learn about states of matter.
Social Studies: We will identify strategies for effective conflict resolution.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will continue to explore goal-setting, positive self-talk, and mindfulness.
Literacy: We will finish Toad for Tuesday and continue exploring non-fiction text features.
Math: We will explore addition and subtraction strategies by using the 100s chart and open number line.
Science: We will explore science skills used by chemists and learn about states of matter.
Social Studies: We will identify strategies for effective conflict resolution.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will continue to explore goal-setting, positive self-talk, and mindfulness.
Here are a few highlights for the week of September 28th:
Literacy: We will listen to Toad for Tuesday and discuss the characters, setting and plot.
Math: We will use arrays to show equal groups and model repeated addition.
Science: We will explore science skills used by chemists and learn about properties of matter.
Social Studies: We will continue to explore conflict resolution through read-aloud and discussion.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will continue to explore strategies for positive self-talk.
Literacy: We will listen to Toad for Tuesday and discuss the characters, setting and plot.
Math: We will use arrays to show equal groups and model repeated addition.
Science: We will explore science skills used by chemists and learn about properties of matter.
Social Studies: We will continue to explore conflict resolution through read-aloud and discussion.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will continue to explore strategies for positive self-talk.
Here are a few highlights for the week of September 20th:
Literacy: We will study story elements including characters, setting, and problem/solution.
Math: We will solve addition and subtraction word problems (Topic 1) and begin exploring even and odd numbers (Topic 2).
Science: We will explore science skills used by biologists.
Social Studies: We will begin to explore conflict resolution.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will try new mindfulness exercises and discuss the importance of positive self-talk.
Literacy: We will study story elements including characters, setting, and problem/solution.
Math: We will solve addition and subtraction word problems (Topic 1) and begin exploring even and odd numbers (Topic 2).
Science: We will explore science skills used by biologists.
Social Studies: We will begin to explore conflict resolution.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will try new mindfulness exercises and discuss the importance of positive self-talk.
Here are a few highlights for the week of September 14th:
Literacy: We will explore themes of friendship, diversity, and integrity and work to identify the lesson in each story we read.
Math: We will continue to review addition and subtraction strategies as part of Topic 1.
Science: We will explore types of scientists and identify important science skills.
Social Studies: We will solidify our classroom contract and identify ways to build classroom community.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will try new mindfulness exercises and team-building activities.
Literacy: We will explore themes of friendship, diversity, and integrity and work to identify the lesson in each story we read.
Math: We will continue to review addition and subtraction strategies as part of Topic 1.
Science: We will explore types of scientists and identify important science skills.
Social Studies: We will solidify our classroom contract and identify ways to build classroom community.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will try new mindfulness exercises and team-building activities.
Here are a few highlights for the week of September 7th:
Literacy: We will compare and contrast fictional stories by Robert Munsch as part of our first author study.
Math: We will review place value and addition strategies as we begin EnVision Topic 1.
Science: We will work as scientists to make observations and collect data.
Social Studies: We will explore themes of community and responsibility as we review the Cougar Code. We will practice democratic decision-making as we co-construct our classroom contract.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will work to develop group discussion norms, practice teamwork during icebreaker activities, and begin to explore goal-setting.
Literacy: We will compare and contrast fictional stories by Robert Munsch as part of our first author study.
Math: We will review place value and addition strategies as we begin EnVision Topic 1.
Science: We will work as scientists to make observations and collect data.
Social Studies: We will explore themes of community and responsibility as we review the Cougar Code. We will practice democratic decision-making as we co-construct our classroom contract.
Social-Emotional Learning: We will work to develop group discussion norms, practice teamwork during icebreaker activities, and begin to explore goal-setting.