February 17-20
Writing:
We sure had fun using sensory language and poetry the past few weeks. Now it's time to practice addressing prompts. We will have various topics that range from academic areas to our own experiences. We will be looking for complete sentences, staying on topic, spelling, and having enough content to convey the ideas.
Reading
This week in reading will be doing a poet study! Our class will be learning all about Jack Prelutsky and what inspires him to write children's poetry. What inspires us as students to write poetry? Nature, family, friends? We will be reading and responding to many of Jack Prelutsky's poems throughout the week.
Math
We are continuing to learn about money this week. We will calculate how much our name is worth in coins and practice making change using the fewest coins possible. We will play Money War and Money Memory before assessing what we learned at the end of the week.
Spelling
We will continue to practice the spelling rule of the week each day. On Fridays we will assess how well they know the spelling pattern. If you would like additional "at home" practice there are some links on the blog under "learning links". A great site to visit is Go-Noodle. There is a game called Body Spell that would be neat to use!
The spelling list will come home and we will assess their knowledge of the spelling pattern on Friday.
Social Studies
This week in Social Studies we will begin with thinking like a geographer. Students will interpret information on maps and globes using map elements such as title, orientation (north, south, east, west), and legend/map keys. We will look at maps of the school, Austin, Texas, United States and the World. We'll learn that maps and globes help people understand the location of places and model where things are located. Students will learn how to read a map and label the continents and oceans. If your child has any fun maps they would like to share, they are welcome to bring them to class.
At-Home Enrichment (optional homework):
Research: research the "question of the week" and bring what you find out to school. It can be any type of presentation such as a poster, powerpoint, game, etc.
Question of the week: Why do you blush when you're embarrassed?
Math enrichment:
Money riddles: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/change-game.html
Change Maker: http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/cr.cgi
Social Studies Enrichment :
MAP Activity - Draw a map of what you think the US will look like in 2250. Draw a large scale map of the US in present time. Draw a map of your state in present and future time period
Plan a trip to another country or countries. Include a detailed map and intersting facts about your trip to share.
Check out these websites for interesting maps and activities:
Enchanted Learning worksheets on geography for extra practice
Research continents or countries on Fact Monster Atlas
Historic Maps
Lots of Social Studies Enrichment Websites
Reminders
February 16- President's Day- Student Holiday
February 26- Caraway Talent Show (K-3rd) @ 6:00pm
February 27- Jump Rope For Heart during PE AND
Caraway Talent Show (4 & 5) @ 6:00pm
March 7- Family Dinner Night
