My favorite thing today was PE.
From Mrs. Clough
We have had a great 2 days, especially in learning more during our Christmas around the world unit. Before I get to updates about that, I will share a bit more about what else is going on!
In math we are beginning to work on collecting data, or information on a certain thing/topic. We have been playing rounds of "Guess My Rule" and separating certain things or people based on different characteristics and recording our results. As we continue we will be working more on graphing and other ways to collect data.
In shared reading, we continue to work on inferring. Today we read the story Five Chinese Brothers, which was published in 1938 (so naturally, the kids thought that was pretty cool) and we worked on taking our background knowledge and the clues from the text-puting them together and inferring! Next week we will begin reading books by Chris Van Alsburg. His book are great for inferring and there are some fun activities to go along with the books!
Christmas around the world has been going great! Yesterday we traveled to Holland to learn more about Saint Nicholas-AND when the kids got to school this morning (after leaving their Dutch shoe, carrots, and hay out on their desk), they found that Saint Nicholas had been here and left them a treat! :)
The metal detector wand checking for anything inappropriate!
Waiting in line to get the passport signed! Going through "Customs"
After our trip to Holland, we got back to Starry and talked a bit more about Dutch traditions. We learned a new song, although the kids already knew a Dutch Christmas song that they shared with me! :)
Today we learned about Hanukkah-the history and the eight nights of celebration. We read the book The Eight Nights of Hanukkah and then we each made a candle stick for a class menorah that will be hung in the hallway. On our candles we wrote things on the flame that "light us up", or things that make us feel good, or things we believe we are good at. I will put a picture of the menorah tomorrow!
A few reminders:
-A note will go home tomorrow about the cookie dough fundraiser. You may pick up your orders next Wednesday the 12th. That is the ONLY day you may pick up your orders. Look for more details tomorrow in your child's take home folder.
-It is getting colder and may end up staying that way finally. Please make sure your child has a winter coat to wear to school, as well as gloves and a hat. There is a chance for snow on Sunday, so it may be about time to send boots as well!
-NO SCHOOL December 24th-January 2nd. Happy Holidays!
Thanks for stopping by!
Mrs. Clough
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