FYI:
*Report Cards are coming home today in the Wed. Folders
*Field Trip Permission Form going home today
*We thankfully made it past the snow this week with no snow days - so the last day for kids has officially been set - May 24th
*Book Club tomorrow after school
****We have our test results in the Reading KPrep Scrimmage test and the kids ROCKED IT OUT! I am SOOOO proud of them! They truly "showed what they know" on this test! WOWZA!!! I had 4 perfect scores!!! And many close to perfect scores! That's hard!! :) So, the kids received their Good Faith Effort reward time today!
Science & SS Time: KPrep Math Scrimmage Test
Science: Students are to study their predicting and forecasting weather for the test tomorrow. Students need to know how to read a map and know high/low pressure, fronts, and temperature. All found in their study guides!
Reading: Our Math test took a while! We reviewed text features found in nonfiction articles.
No HW
Writing LO: I can type my expository piece.
Activity: We worked on the mini laptops to type our articles.
No HW
Math LO: I can use a ruler to measure to the nearest eighths, quarters, and whole.
Activity: We practiced using the rulers to measure items around the room.
*We also did our reward time during the end of math time!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tuesday
Quick Post! Staff meeting!
HW:
Literacy Letter due TOMORROW
NO Fluency Folder this week - Happy Almost Spring Break!
Measurement HW - finish measuring with ruler or protractor if not finished in class
Today we did the Reading KPrep Scrimmage test! I think kids worked hard!! Tomorrow we will take the Math!
HW:
Literacy Letter due TOMORROW
NO Fluency Folder this week - Happy Almost Spring Break!
Measurement HW - finish measuring with ruler or protractor if not finished in class
Today we did the Reading KPrep Scrimmage test! I think kids worked hard!! Tomorrow we will take the Math!
Monday, March 25, 2013
Monday!
What a crazy day!! :) I think the kids were hoping for a snow day...or they are ready for Spring Break! Either way, we were a VERY chatty class today!!
FYI:
*If you are able we need: 2 2-liters of caffeine free coke, 1 bucket of vanilla ice cream (for an experiment on Friday)
*Thanks for the Expos!! :)
*Report Cards and RtI Tier 2 updates coming home this WEDNESDAY
**Tomorrow and Wednesday we will have Scrimmage KPrep testing! The kids will be timed and will be taking KPrep-like assessments to help practice for the real test in May. This will be graded and used as a tool to see how we need to prepare the kids!
Science LO: I can predict weather.
Activity: Students took a pretend weather test with the smartboard. Then groups played Weather Jeopardy. We will have our test on THURSDAY over weather. The study guides are the packets we did last week (labeled with study guide on them) and the weather HW from Thursday which was passed back today.
HW: begin practicing for the test
SS: None today
WritingLO: I can peer edit.
Activity: I was so proud of my students. We created as a group a peer editing sheet on what they felt like was important in a writing piece. They did such a great job with this and included everything! Students were placed with another peer to edit each other's pieces. They did this so positively and helped each other. Yay!
No HW
ReadingLO: I can use strategies to help me comprehend on an extended response.
Activity: We split into smaller groups and worked on a KPrep released item and used our RUN RAP strategies to help answer the Extended Response questions. The students worked hard on using terms and details from the text!
MathLO: I can measure in inches.
Activity: Today we worked with a ruler on measuring with inches and to the half inch. Students measured a variety of things and then we went on a measurement scavenger hunt. It was fun! Students took an Exit Slip and almost everyone made a perfect score!
No HW
Circle Group: I can create percents from decimals and fractions. No HW
FYI:
*If you are able we need: 2 2-liters of caffeine free coke, 1 bucket of vanilla ice cream (for an experiment on Friday)
*Thanks for the Expos!! :)
*Report Cards and RtI Tier 2 updates coming home this WEDNESDAY
**Tomorrow and Wednesday we will have Scrimmage KPrep testing! The kids will be timed and will be taking KPrep-like assessments to help practice for the real test in May. This will be graded and used as a tool to see how we need to prepare the kids!
Science LO: I can predict weather.
Activity: Students took a pretend weather test with the smartboard. Then groups played Weather Jeopardy. We will have our test on THURSDAY over weather. The study guides are the packets we did last week (labeled with study guide on them) and the weather HW from Thursday which was passed back today.
HW: begin practicing for the test
SS: None today
WritingLO: I can peer edit.
Activity: I was so proud of my students. We created as a group a peer editing sheet on what they felt like was important in a writing piece. They did such a great job with this and included everything! Students were placed with another peer to edit each other's pieces. They did this so positively and helped each other. Yay!
No HW
ReadingLO: I can use strategies to help me comprehend on an extended response.
Activity: We split into smaller groups and worked on a KPrep released item and used our RUN RAP strategies to help answer the Extended Response questions. The students worked hard on using terms and details from the text!
MathLO: I can measure in inches.
Activity: Today we worked with a ruler on measuring with inches and to the half inch. Students measured a variety of things and then we went on a measurement scavenger hunt. It was fun! Students took an Exit Slip and almost everyone made a perfect score!
No HW
Circle Group: I can create percents from decimals and fractions. No HW
Friday, March 22, 2013
Friday
We had a very interesting class meeting today so I wanted to make sure it was communicated with you, too. :)
Our Meeting Notes:
The kids are getting the typical 4th grade "spring fever" as they do every year. Some boys and girls are starting to notice each other more and wanting to be boyfriends/girlfriends. So - this is how I like to handle this...
1. It is up to your parents on whether or not you are allowed to have bf/gf
2. It does not need to be my business if you are doing this, but you can make it my business if you want it
3. As long as you are focusing on school work and working hard for yourself and me in the classroom it won't be a problem, but when you begin daydreaming (which I included about ponies, unicorns, or boys/girls:) ) and miss some info. you are to be learning, it does become a problem.
I also told the kids about how you don't want to be 'dating' forever and if you start now, it will definitely feel like that. HA! I also expressed how much more fun it is to just be a kid now and worry about the 'going out' thing when they are in high school and can actually go somewhere. :)
So, I brought it up in a very light, fun way, but I just wanted you all (the parents) to know that we did have our class meeting on this topic b/c of the fuss it's started to become in my room. I have no doubt that the kids respect each other, our time in class, and me to make sure this doesn't get into the way of our learning!!
Review Friday:
This morning we started off with our Dollars & Sense program from 4H. It was neat to see kids spending their money wisely! The students are bringing home a list of items they spent - ask them about it!
Next we learned more in our Friday Geometry unit. We reviewed the 2D shapes and today learned about angles and measuring angles through a protractor. Several kids seemed to get this skill right off the bat! We drew several angles on our desks with Expos and then measured them. We are still getting the hang of knowing if we use the bigger numbers or smaller numbers on the protractor. We will continue this skill.
Students then took their states and capitals quiz. I must say... it was kind of hard for some. :( Students had a map they needed to label the states on and then a sheet to match up the states and capitals. This took a bit longer than expected, so we didn't get to all our review learning groups!
After students came back from Lunch Bunch and specials, we worked as a small group on test taking strategies. Today we focused on multiple choice questions. We thought of our own strategy to use and then put it to work on a lesson called "The Birthday Lesson". After students worked on the answers we went over them together and discussed certain answers. I was so proud of some of the kiddos who never want to go back in the text but did and got 100% on the reading! ya!
Next, we had class meeting (see above). Love those sweet kids! :)
After meeting we worked on a text feature scavenger hunt using the Social Studies Weekly newspapers for 4th grade reading levels. Students thought it was fun to get to draw all over the newspaper with markers while they were hunting for their text features!
After having recess (COME ON SPRING!!!!) we enjoyed helping our Book Buddies read and take AR tests! We are so proud of them!
*Have a wonderful weekend and pray for no more snow!! :)
Our Meeting Notes:
The kids are getting the typical 4th grade "spring fever" as they do every year. Some boys and girls are starting to notice each other more and wanting to be boyfriends/girlfriends. So - this is how I like to handle this...
1. It is up to your parents on whether or not you are allowed to have bf/gf
2. It does not need to be my business if you are doing this, but you can make it my business if you want it
3. As long as you are focusing on school work and working hard for yourself and me in the classroom it won't be a problem, but when you begin daydreaming (which I included about ponies, unicorns, or boys/girls:) ) and miss some info. you are to be learning, it does become a problem.
I also told the kids about how you don't want to be 'dating' forever and if you start now, it will definitely feel like that. HA! I also expressed how much more fun it is to just be a kid now and worry about the 'going out' thing when they are in high school and can actually go somewhere. :)
So, I brought it up in a very light, fun way, but I just wanted you all (the parents) to know that we did have our class meeting on this topic b/c of the fuss it's started to become in my room. I have no doubt that the kids respect each other, our time in class, and me to make sure this doesn't get into the way of our learning!!
Review Friday:
This morning we started off with our Dollars & Sense program from 4H. It was neat to see kids spending their money wisely! The students are bringing home a list of items they spent - ask them about it!
Next we learned more in our Friday Geometry unit. We reviewed the 2D shapes and today learned about angles and measuring angles through a protractor. Several kids seemed to get this skill right off the bat! We drew several angles on our desks with Expos and then measured them. We are still getting the hang of knowing if we use the bigger numbers or smaller numbers on the protractor. We will continue this skill.
Students then took their states and capitals quiz. I must say... it was kind of hard for some. :( Students had a map they needed to label the states on and then a sheet to match up the states and capitals. This took a bit longer than expected, so we didn't get to all our review learning groups!
After students came back from Lunch Bunch and specials, we worked as a small group on test taking strategies. Today we focused on multiple choice questions. We thought of our own strategy to use and then put it to work on a lesson called "The Birthday Lesson". After students worked on the answers we went over them together and discussed certain answers. I was so proud of some of the kiddos who never want to go back in the text but did and got 100% on the reading! ya!
Next, we had class meeting (see above). Love those sweet kids! :)
After meeting we worked on a text feature scavenger hunt using the Social Studies Weekly newspapers for 4th grade reading levels. Students thought it was fun to get to draw all over the newspaper with markers while they were hunting for their text features!
After having recess (COME ON SPRING!!!!) we enjoyed helping our Book Buddies read and take AR tests! We are so proud of them!
*Have a wonderful weekend and pray for no more snow!! :)
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Thursday
Quick Post:
HW:
1. STUDY and practice states and capitals!!!!! The test is tomorrow!
2. Weather paper worksheet - due TOMORROW
(we will have test next week)
3. Fluency Folder Reading - 5 min.!
HW:
1. STUDY and practice states and capitals!!!!! The test is tomorrow!
2. Weather paper worksheet - due TOMORROW
(we will have test next week)
3. Fluency Folder Reading - 5 min.!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Wednesday
Sorry for no post yesterday! We had team meeting after school and then I left to get Harper for a doctor appt.! Hopefully, you were able to talk to your child about what we learned yesterday!
FYI:
*Wed. folders
*We need: Expos, 2-liter of caffeine free coke, vanilla ice cream - if you can help, please let me know!!
*Fluency Folder reading should be done daily!
*Literacy Letter is due NEXT Wednesday!!
*This morning we had our pre-lesson for the Dollars & Sense program on Friday. It took 30 minutes! So our science was short.
Science LO: I can review weather terms.
Activity: We played review Weather Jeopardy today. It was a great review for the kids. We will begin on our study guide tomorrow. If you would like to game sent to your email, just send me an email and I will respond with it for your child to play at home. I couldn't figure out how to upload it to the blog!!
No HW
SS: STUDY the states and capitals!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We took a mock test today - yiiiikes! Only 4 kids could label the map correctly! The kids have a blank map to bring home today to help them. Also, don't forget about the song!
Reading: We did not get reading today. We finished up our Career Studies course with Mrs. Moses in the computer lab. Ask your child what they found out they may want to be when they grow up!
WritingLO: I can write a conclusion.
Activity: Today we wrote our conclusion to our articles on our 1st drafts and created a peer editing model to use together.
No HW
Math LO: I can compare and order decimals and fractions.
Activity: We once again reviewed the 'wordy' problems with decimals and fractions. We are learning to cut out the unnecessary words to figure out what the problem is really asking.
No HW
Have a great night!
FYI:
*Wed. folders
*We need: Expos, 2-liter of caffeine free coke, vanilla ice cream - if you can help, please let me know!!
*Fluency Folder reading should be done daily!
*Literacy Letter is due NEXT Wednesday!!
*This morning we had our pre-lesson for the Dollars & Sense program on Friday. It took 30 minutes! So our science was short.
Science LO: I can review weather terms.
Activity: We played review Weather Jeopardy today. It was a great review for the kids. We will begin on our study guide tomorrow. If you would like to game sent to your email, just send me an email and I will respond with it for your child to play at home. I couldn't figure out how to upload it to the blog!!
No HW
SS: STUDY the states and capitals!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We took a mock test today - yiiiikes! Only 4 kids could label the map correctly! The kids have a blank map to bring home today to help them. Also, don't forget about the song!
Reading: We did not get reading today. We finished up our Career Studies course with Mrs. Moses in the computer lab. Ask your child what they found out they may want to be when they grow up!
WritingLO: I can write a conclusion.
Activity: Today we wrote our conclusion to our articles on our 1st drafts and created a peer editing model to use together.
No HW
Math LO: I can compare and order decimals and fractions.
Activity: We once again reviewed the 'wordy' problems with decimals and fractions. We are learning to cut out the unnecessary words to figure out what the problem is really asking.
No HW
Have a great night!
Monday, March 18, 2013
Monday!
Hope you all enjoyed your 3 day weekend with the kids!
FYI:
*We are still in need of dimes, please!
*If any parents are available, Mrs. Runyon needs helpers for the Dollars and Sense 4H program. It is REALLY fun! More info. if you need it. It will be on Friday from 8-9.
*We need Expo markers! We use these a lot with our mini whiteboards! If your child can have one for their zipper pouch that would be so great! I've run out to give!!
**New Fluency Folder Reading
Science: Students finished up their presentations of weather forecasting.
We also read the live Doppler radar while the storms were going on to help us with our predicting of weather!
No HW
SSLO: I can describe a southeast state.
Activity: Students finished up learning about the SE Region as a whole. Then they began planning their trip to a SE state. Students are using features with our technology standards to complete this.
HW: study states and capitals - test on FRIDAY, Bee on Thursday
Writing LO: I can draft my expository text.
Activity: Today we worked as a whole class drafting our articles. We created our intro, sub-heading #1 and paragraph. Tomorrow we will continue working.
No HW
Reading LO: I can use visual representations to help my comprehension of a text.
Activity: We read an article on the Blizzard of 1949. This was a great article with many visuals as well as a map questions for kids to practice their states! We split up into 2 small groups and worked on retelling the article and talking about the visuals and how it helped us understand the article better.
HW: finish the Blizzard article and questions
*New Fluency Folder reading
Math LO: I can compare decimals.
Activity: Although we took the decimals test last week - we are not ready to move on. On the test there were very wordy problems, similar to what they will see on KPrep. I felt we needed more time to focus on solving these problems, not just knowing the algorithm. :) So, we worked hard on some sample questions.
HW: students have a small rainbow sheet with 2 problem, please sign
Circle Group: I can divide decimals.
No HW
FYI:
*We are still in need of dimes, please!
*If any parents are available, Mrs. Runyon needs helpers for the Dollars and Sense 4H program. It is REALLY fun! More info. if you need it. It will be on Friday from 8-9.
*We need Expo markers! We use these a lot with our mini whiteboards! If your child can have one for their zipper pouch that would be so great! I've run out to give!!
**New Fluency Folder Reading
Science: Students finished up their presentations of weather forecasting.
We also read the live Doppler radar while the storms were going on to help us with our predicting of weather!
No HW
SSLO: I can describe a southeast state.
Activity: Students finished up learning about the SE Region as a whole. Then they began planning their trip to a SE state. Students are using features with our technology standards to complete this.
HW: study states and capitals - test on FRIDAY, Bee on Thursday
Writing LO: I can draft my expository text.
Activity: Today we worked as a whole class drafting our articles. We created our intro, sub-heading #1 and paragraph. Tomorrow we will continue working.
No HW
Reading LO: I can use visual representations to help my comprehension of a text.
Activity: We read an article on the Blizzard of 1949. This was a great article with many visuals as well as a map questions for kids to practice their states! We split up into 2 small groups and worked on retelling the article and talking about the visuals and how it helped us understand the article better.
HW: finish the Blizzard article and questions
*New Fluency Folder reading
Math LO: I can compare decimals.
Activity: Although we took the decimals test last week - we are not ready to move on. On the test there were very wordy problems, similar to what they will see on KPrep. I felt we needed more time to focus on solving these problems, not just knowing the algorithm. :) So, we worked hard on some sample questions.
HW: students have a small rainbow sheet with 2 problem, please sign
Circle Group: I can divide decimals.
No HW
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Thursday
FYI:
*No School tomorrow!
*We need dimes!! We haven't had any turned in!!
ScienceLO: I can compare and contrast weather from different parts of the world.
Activity: Miss Janecek, our swap student teacher, taught our lesson this morning. She did a great job! The students worked on a fun smartboard activity to begin comparing weather from different places on earth. Then students read articles from Lexington and Ireland on weather. Students had charts and graphs to read along with as well. Next students determined the similarities and differences within the 2 places. Lastly, students worked on a quick writing to tell about each place's weather.
No HW
Students also presented their projects this morning on their weather forecasting! They did a really great job! We are still working on presenting information well! Here are a few pictures of the projects. One group will present on Monday.
ReadingLO: I can recount an experience in an organized manner.
Activity: Today's reading focused more on the speaking and listening skills. Students watched a short clip from the Discovery channel on tornadoes and then recounted the information. We did an I Do, We Do, You Do series to help with this skill. By the end, students were really listening and retaining information a lot better! We will continue this skill next week!
**Extra Credit: read an article from the newspaper or from Kentucky.com and bring in the article you read!
WritingLO: I can create an introduction to my article.
Activity: Today we looked back at our Tornado article from yesterday and we created introductions to our articles. Students then peer shared within their table groups.
No HW
MathLO: I can describe Pi.
Activity: Happy Pi Day! 3-14 Today we worked on different Pi problems learning about circumference. We read a fun book titled, Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi, and then worked on an activity with finding the Pi of a green Oreo (for St. Patrick's Day). After we found Pi for the cookie, we ate it!!!
No HW
**Irish Dancers - We had the Irish Dancers come for a performance today, so no RtI! :)
*No School tomorrow!
*We need dimes!! We haven't had any turned in!!
ScienceLO: I can compare and contrast weather from different parts of the world.
Activity: Miss Janecek, our swap student teacher, taught our lesson this morning. She did a great job! The students worked on a fun smartboard activity to begin comparing weather from different places on earth. Then students read articles from Lexington and Ireland on weather. Students had charts and graphs to read along with as well. Next students determined the similarities and differences within the 2 places. Lastly, students worked on a quick writing to tell about each place's weather.
No HW
Students also presented their projects this morning on their weather forecasting! They did a really great job! We are still working on presenting information well! Here are a few pictures of the projects. One group will present on Monday.
ReadingLO: I can recount an experience in an organized manner.
Activity: Today's reading focused more on the speaking and listening skills. Students watched a short clip from the Discovery channel on tornadoes and then recounted the information. We did an I Do, We Do, You Do series to help with this skill. By the end, students were really listening and retaining information a lot better! We will continue this skill next week!
**Extra Credit: read an article from the newspaper or from Kentucky.com and bring in the article you read!
WritingLO: I can create an introduction to my article.
Activity: Today we looked back at our Tornado article from yesterday and we created introductions to our articles. Students then peer shared within their table groups.
No HW
MathLO: I can describe Pi.
Activity: Happy Pi Day! 3-14 Today we worked on different Pi problems learning about circumference. We read a fun book titled, Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi, and then worked on an activity with finding the Pi of a green Oreo (for St. Patrick's Day). After we found Pi for the cookie, we ate it!!!
No HW
**Irish Dancers - We had the Irish Dancers come for a performance today, so no RtI! :)
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Wednesday
FYI:
*Wear GREEN tomorrow! It's our fake St. Patrick's Day!!!
*We are collecting Dimes for March of Dimes! Please help by sending in dimes!!!
*Our schedule was a little off today. We had our technology time with Mrs. Moses on Career Studies! It was neat. So, we had a short reading/fluency/writing time!
Science: Students continued working on their projects. Students will present their projects tomorrow.
SS: The states and capitals test is NEXT Friday!! We practiced studying those a little today.
Reading: We read a fantastic article today on tornadoes. It was such a good piece and we were able to dissect the article into the different standards we are learning. It really helped us learn about expository texts!
Writing: We took what we learned from the reading article and created topic sentences on our graphic organizers for our writing piece - an article. The kids did a great job with this after seeing how the topic sentences tied in so well with the reading article.
Math: Students took their Decimals test. I would be lying if I said it was easy! The new way of testing is SO difficult! Everything is in word problem form. Agh! So, the kids did struggle a little bit. We will be going over the test tomorrow. We will not be moving on just yet. I want to make sure to hit hard on those wordy problems to help with KPrep in the Spring. Again, YUCK! :) hehe But, overall, the kids really know their decimals!! That is the good part.
HW: read your fluency folder reading!
*Wear GREEN tomorrow! It's our fake St. Patrick's Day!!!
*We are collecting Dimes for March of Dimes! Please help by sending in dimes!!!
*Our schedule was a little off today. We had our technology time with Mrs. Moses on Career Studies! It was neat. So, we had a short reading/fluency/writing time!
Science: Students continued working on their projects. Students will present their projects tomorrow.
SS: The states and capitals test is NEXT Friday!! We practiced studying those a little today.
Reading: We read a fantastic article today on tornadoes. It was such a good piece and we were able to dissect the article into the different standards we are learning. It really helped us learn about expository texts!
Writing: We took what we learned from the reading article and created topic sentences on our graphic organizers for our writing piece - an article. The kids did a great job with this after seeing how the topic sentences tied in so well with the reading article.
Math: Students took their Decimals test. I would be lying if I said it was easy! The new way of testing is SO difficult! Everything is in word problem form. Agh! So, the kids did struggle a little bit. We will be going over the test tomorrow. We will not be moving on just yet. I want to make sure to hit hard on those wordy problems to help with KPrep in the Spring. Again, YUCK! :) hehe But, overall, the kids really know their decimals!! That is the good part.
HW: read your fluency folder reading!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Tuesday
Short Post! Staff Meeting!!
HW:
Students need to be practicing their states and capitals nightly! The test will be next week I think!!
Math Study Guide - the Decimals test is TOMORROW, please help your child study by reviewing questions on the study guide
Fluency Folder - nightly reading aloud to you!
Have a good night,
Mrs. Burton
HW:
Students need to be practicing their states and capitals nightly! The test will be next week I think!!
Math Study Guide - the Decimals test is TOMORROW, please help your child study by reviewing questions on the study guide
Fluency Folder - nightly reading aloud to you!
Have a good night,
Mrs. Burton
Monday, March 11, 2013
Monday!
FYI:
No School Friday!
We are trying to collect lots of DIMES! :)
Miss Kirk is doing her swap week this week - we've welcomed Miss Janecek from ACE to our classroom this week!
**New FLUENCY FOLDER texts this week - all are leveled Non-Fiction and on science
Science LO: I can determine the weather patterns.
Activity: Today we studied more with the radar - we saw that it was going to be raining ALL day long because of the movement of the weather! :)
Students also began their projects as meteorologists!
No HW
SS LO: I can name the states and capitals.
Activity: We practiced more with our states and capitals. I found a fun game to help here:
http://hua.umf.maine.edu/Chinese/maps/usmap.html
*for the test: students will need to place the states on a map and will need to match the state and capital together
HW: KNOW those states and capitals!
Writing LO: I can use transitional phrases for my expository text.
Activity: Together we read an article on tornadoes where we picked out the different text features we saw and wanted to emulate in our articles. Some students also worked on finishing up their research.
No HW
Reading LO: I can identify text structures to help my comprehension.
Activity: We began reading new science texts that are leveled for each group. The texts have weather information in them. All but one group is NF. Students read with an adult in the group and discussed text features and the structure of the text.
**NEW Fluency Folders - text is leveled and non-fiction science
No HW
Math LO: I can determine place value of a decimal.
Activity: We began whole class with more learning on the expanded form on a decimal as well as finding the decimal from a fraction using a calculator. We played a few rounds of Quick Draw, too!
Next, students were pulled to 3 different small groups each with a teacher-leader. The small groups worked on: Decimal Rounding, Decimal Comparing, Decimal expanded form. To keep the groups to 3-4 kids, the other students began working on their study guides for the decimals test. The test will be this week - Wed. or Thursday. I will let you know after today!
No HW
Cool Website to help and it's FUN!!
http://www.math-play.com/rounding-decimals-game-1/rounding-decimals-game.html
Circle Group: I can multiply decimals.
HW: complete multiplying decimals fractured fairy tale HW sheet
Have a wonderful night!
No School Friday!
We are trying to collect lots of DIMES! :)
Miss Kirk is doing her swap week this week - we've welcomed Miss Janecek from ACE to our classroom this week!
**New FLUENCY FOLDER texts this week - all are leveled Non-Fiction and on science
Science LO: I can determine the weather patterns.
Activity: Today we studied more with the radar - we saw that it was going to be raining ALL day long because of the movement of the weather! :)
Students also began their projects as meteorologists!
No HW
SS LO: I can name the states and capitals.
Activity: We practiced more with our states and capitals. I found a fun game to help here:
http://hua.umf.maine.edu/Chinese/maps/usmap.html
*for the test: students will need to place the states on a map and will need to match the state and capital together
HW: KNOW those states and capitals!
Writing LO: I can use transitional phrases for my expository text.
Activity: Together we read an article on tornadoes where we picked out the different text features we saw and wanted to emulate in our articles. Some students also worked on finishing up their research.
No HW
Reading LO: I can identify text structures to help my comprehension.
Activity: We began reading new science texts that are leveled for each group. The texts have weather information in them. All but one group is NF. Students read with an adult in the group and discussed text features and the structure of the text.
**NEW Fluency Folders - text is leveled and non-fiction science
No HW
Math LO: I can determine place value of a decimal.
Activity: We began whole class with more learning on the expanded form on a decimal as well as finding the decimal from a fraction using a calculator. We played a few rounds of Quick Draw, too!
Next, students were pulled to 3 different small groups each with a teacher-leader. The small groups worked on: Decimal Rounding, Decimal Comparing, Decimal expanded form. To keep the groups to 3-4 kids, the other students began working on their study guides for the decimals test. The test will be this week - Wed. or Thursday. I will let you know after today!
No HW
Cool Website to help and it's FUN!!
http://www.math-play.com/rounding-decimals-game-1/rounding-decimals-game.html
Circle Group: I can multiply decimals.
HW: complete multiplying decimals fractured fairy tale HW sheet
Have a wonderful night!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Thursday!
Welcome Back!
The kids were soo good today! You must have worn them out on their Snow Day! :)
FYI:
Book Club Letters Due
We need DIMES! For March of Dimes :)
Science LO: I can forecast the weather based on weather patterns.
Activity: The kids did so great with this! Students used their weather symbols knowledge to predict weather. We worked together on forecasting weather and looking at real weather maps. Then students worked on forecasting weather on www.edheads.org. This is SUCH a cool site!! Have your child play this site for extra credit! Use the 'predicting weather' button. This also helped us with our state knowledge for the placement of states on a map!
No HW
SS LO: I can research a NE Region state. AND I can name the states and capitals of the USA.
Activity: Students worked today on finishing up their research on the NE region they chose. Students have a poster they are creating to learn more about that state. Students used safe sites on the Internet to search.
Students also worked more on their states and capitals memorization. Students began making flashcards to help practice this. We also listened and sang along on our song! Find it on a below post on the blog post below! The test is hopefully going to be next week.
No HW
Math LO: I can do LOTS with decimals! :)
Lots =
compare, order, add/sub, change decimals to fractions, place decimals on a number line, identify decimal place value, round decimals, and write decimals in expanded form/word form
Shoo Wee!
Activity: How we did this was Miss Kirk and I split up into 2 groups. We called up to 3 students at a time and reviewed and did practice on each of these skills to form a more one-on-one atmosphere to help the kiddos. The other students were using some great educational websites that helped with the above standards as well! PLEASE do not overlook the websites on my blog! The kids can learn a LOT from these, and they actually like playing these!! Anytime your child wants to play, write me a little note and he will receive extra credit!
Below are the sites students were able to work on:
Ordering decimals:
http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/numbers/decimals.html
decimal/ whole number interactive number line tool
http://www.mathsonline.co.uk/freesite_tour/resource/whiteboard/decimals/decimals2.html
identifying digits in decimal place values
http://www.aaamath.com/plc51c-placevalues.html
adding decimals in different combinations
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/railroad-repair/
equivalent fractions & decimals- Death to Decimals:
http://mrnussbaum.com/death-decimals/
Bunch of different ones:
http://mrnussbaum.com/decimals_games/
money addition:http://mrnussbaum.com/lunchlady/
No HW
Circle Group: I can multiply decimals.
Activity: This group worked with me on decimals with multiplication. I actually realized I did NOT do a very good intro activity for them on Tuesday! SO SORRY kiddos!! I did not explain the place value movement of the decimal well to the group. So today we focused solely on the movement of the decimal point!
HW: #4 only on the sheet
Have a great night!
The kids were soo good today! You must have worn them out on their Snow Day! :)
FYI:
Book Club Letters Due
We need DIMES! For March of Dimes :)
Science LO: I can forecast the weather based on weather patterns.
Activity: The kids did so great with this! Students used their weather symbols knowledge to predict weather. We worked together on forecasting weather and looking at real weather maps. Then students worked on forecasting weather on www.edheads.org. This is SUCH a cool site!! Have your child play this site for extra credit! Use the 'predicting weather' button. This also helped us with our state knowledge for the placement of states on a map!
No HW
SS LO: I can research a NE Region state. AND I can name the states and capitals of the USA.
Activity: Students worked today on finishing up their research on the NE region they chose. Students have a poster they are creating to learn more about that state. Students used safe sites on the Internet to search.
Students also worked more on their states and capitals memorization. Students began making flashcards to help practice this. We also listened and sang along on our song! Find it on a below post on the blog post below! The test is hopefully going to be next week.
No HW
Math LO: I can do LOTS with decimals! :)
Lots =
compare, order, add/sub, change decimals to fractions, place decimals on a number line, identify decimal place value, round decimals, and write decimals in expanded form/word form
Shoo Wee!
Activity: How we did this was Miss Kirk and I split up into 2 groups. We called up to 3 students at a time and reviewed and did practice on each of these skills to form a more one-on-one atmosphere to help the kiddos. The other students were using some great educational websites that helped with the above standards as well! PLEASE do not overlook the websites on my blog! The kids can learn a LOT from these, and they actually like playing these!! Anytime your child wants to play, write me a little note and he will receive extra credit!
Below are the sites students were able to work on:
Ordering decimals:
http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/numbers/decimals.html
decimal/ whole number interactive number line tool
http://www.mathsonline.co.uk/freesite_tour/resource/whiteboard/decimals/decimals2.html
identifying digits in decimal place values
http://www.aaamath.com/plc51c-placevalues.html
adding decimals in different combinations
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/railroad-repair/
equivalent fractions & decimals- Death to Decimals:
http://mrnussbaum.com/death-decimals/
Bunch of different ones:
http://mrnussbaum.com/decimals_games/
money addition:http://mrnussbaum.com/lunchlady/
No HW
Circle Group: I can multiply decimals.
Activity: This group worked with me on decimals with multiplication. I actually realized I did NOT do a very good intro activity for them on Tuesday! SO SORRY kiddos!! I did not explain the place value movement of the decimal well to the group. So today we focused solely on the movement of the decimal point!
HW: #4 only on the sheet
Have a great night!
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Tuesday!
Meeting after school! Just showing HW! :) Please ask your child all the fun ways we learned today!!
Math HW:
Each child has a sheet with decimal word problems. The problems they are completing are differentiated, so your child only needs to complete the star problems.
SS HW:
Continue to learn the states and capitals. The song is on the post below. We will be testing over this.
**LITERACY LETTER due TOMORROW
Math HW:
Each child has a sheet with decimal word problems. The problems they are completing are differentiated, so your child only needs to complete the star problems.
SS HW:
Continue to learn the states and capitals. The song is on the post below. We will be testing over this.
**LITERACY LETTER due TOMORROW
Monday, March 4, 2013
Monday
FYI:
Literacy Letter due WEDNESDAY
Students are learning their states AND capitals. I have included a site with a song we've been learning to sing. The kids also have the words. PLEASE be careful when you show this as it is on YouTube and if you do not have the video on full screen, ads can pop up on the side.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0JYkgxUk34
***PAW Party is tomorrow! The kids earned their 35th PAW last week during Miss Kirk's Solo Week! So, we are having our PAW Party reward tomorrow! Kiddos get to wear their PJ's and we will watch a G movie during lunch! Please make sure your child still wears/brings tennis shoes for outdoor recess and a coat!!
**Please put a STAR on your child's planner for Monday if you read the blog! Thank you for your continued support!
*Reading and Math were cut short so we could fit both in. We had Conservation today. It was our last Conservation class.
SS LO: I can identify characteristics of the Northeast Region.
Activity: Today we read text on the Northeast region. We learned about the importance of the 13 colonies as well as what the NE provides for us now. Students began a quick research project on one state they chose from the NE region.
HW: complete the states and capitals on their gray map
Science LO: none today
Writing LO: I can brainstorm ideas for my informational writing piece.
Activity: We are going to be starting a research project on weather. Students will be able to choose their topic based on weather or a specific storm, research, write an article, and then record it as a podcast. We began by brainstorming different types of weather and specific storms.
No HW
Reading LO: I can compare similar themes and symbols from different genres of reading.
Activity: After we went over the allusions students learned about last week with Miss Kirk, we read a Greek Myth and a German Folk Tale. We compared the themes of the stories as well as the characters, symbols used, and overall structure of the text. I was very impressed on how well the students did! We will continue this tomorrow.
No HW
**Fluency Folder: New reading this week - Poem
Math LO: I can write and read decimals and I can add decimals in word problems.
Activity: Students worked on using place value - standard form, expanded form, word form with decimals in word problems as well as standard problems. Students also worked with word problems with decimals to not only work with adding but also to line up the decimals correctly.
No HW
Have a great night!
Literacy Letter due WEDNESDAY
Students are learning their states AND capitals. I have included a site with a song we've been learning to sing. The kids also have the words. PLEASE be careful when you show this as it is on YouTube and if you do not have the video on full screen, ads can pop up on the side.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0JYkgxUk34
***PAW Party is tomorrow! The kids earned their 35th PAW last week during Miss Kirk's Solo Week! So, we are having our PAW Party reward tomorrow! Kiddos get to wear their PJ's and we will watch a G movie during lunch! Please make sure your child still wears/brings tennis shoes for outdoor recess and a coat!!
**Please put a STAR on your child's planner for Monday if you read the blog! Thank you for your continued support!
*Reading and Math were cut short so we could fit both in. We had Conservation today. It was our last Conservation class.
SS LO: I can identify characteristics of the Northeast Region.
Activity: Today we read text on the Northeast region. We learned about the importance of the 13 colonies as well as what the NE provides for us now. Students began a quick research project on one state they chose from the NE region.
HW: complete the states and capitals on their gray map
Science LO: none today
Writing LO: I can brainstorm ideas for my informational writing piece.
Activity: We are going to be starting a research project on weather. Students will be able to choose their topic based on weather or a specific storm, research, write an article, and then record it as a podcast. We began by brainstorming different types of weather and specific storms.
No HW
Reading LO: I can compare similar themes and symbols from different genres of reading.
Activity: After we went over the allusions students learned about last week with Miss Kirk, we read a Greek Myth and a German Folk Tale. We compared the themes of the stories as well as the characters, symbols used, and overall structure of the text. I was very impressed on how well the students did! We will continue this tomorrow.
No HW
**Fluency Folder: New reading this week - Poem
Math LO: I can write and read decimals and I can add decimals in word problems.
Activity: Students worked on using place value - standard form, expanded form, word form with decimals in word problems as well as standard problems. Students also worked with word problems with decimals to not only work with adding but also to line up the decimals correctly.
No HW
Have a great night!
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