Weekly update

We had another fantastic week of learning this week, with many new learning opportunities.

We had our first 4 winds class earlier this week.  The theme this year is life cycles.  This week we learned about the life cycles of diffent insects through a puppet show and interactive puzzles.  We also went outside to look for bugs, which we collected in small jars with magnifying glasses, allowing us to act as scientists. 

We also and an additional science class this week.  We used our scientific observation skills, carefully studying the seeds from a sunflower.  The students used our science journals and used their words and pictures to describe what the seeds looked like.

This week in writing, the students continued working on their beginning, middle and end stories.  They were also partnered IP with a friend, who will act as their editor, helping them get ready for publication.

In reading, the students met in small guided reading groups.  Thy also continued their work on various reading responses, which included activities for sequencing stories.  The students also learned how to effectively visualize what they are reading.  They learned that visualizing is like creating a small movie I side your mind to help you make sense of a story.  For example, the students used watercolors to show aspects of the story Owl Moon by Jane Yolen.

Have a great weekend.
Maria