Week of April 7th

This week on Tuesday we had "Hands on Nature". A huge thank-you goes out to Roxanne, Lynn and Trish for coming in and teaching the class about animal disguises. The class saw a puppet show which taught them about the different types of animal disguises. Some animals have colors that help them blend in to their environment. Other animals have special colors that warn animals that they do not taste good or they might be stung. We went outside and participated in two activities. Both activities taught the students that it's easier to find things when they don't blend in to their environment.

This week in math we have talked about Hansel & Gretel and discussed paths and how to identify 2 digit numbers efficiently on the path.  Their were 3 types of markings along the paths.  Pebbles marked every 10 steps, pine cones marked every 5 steps and bread crumbs marked every step.  Ask your child to explain how they identified the various steps along the different paths. 

In writing this week we talked about how people don't always have the same opinion about things.  Students looked at each other's collections  and found a collection to write about where they did not agree with the owner's choice in the best object.  They wrote about which item they thought was the best and why. 

Next week we will be going to the Flynn on Wednesday to see "Seussical".  On Friday the Flynn will come to us and do a little workshop that connects with the play we will have seen on Wednesday. 

Next week will be our last week of homework for the year.  When we come back from vacation there will be no more homework assignments.  I believe it's important as the year is winding down and the weather becomes nicer, that students have the opportunity to get outside and play.  I want to thank the class for being so diligent about their homework and turning it in each week. 

This will be the last blog post until after vacation as well.  I will be leaving directly after school on Friday for vacation and will not have the time to post until we return.  I hope that everyone has a wonderful break!!

Have a great weekend,
Nancy