Math Content Knowledge

I recently stumbled on this page from the math learning center, the people who publish Bridges, our math curriculum. Check out this site for insight into some of the stategies kids will be taught. I was particularly interested in the section on subtraction of the counting numbers and how the concept can be transitioned to the "borrowing" or "trading" algorithm.

http://www.mathlearningcenter.org/resources/gene/play-on-numbers/default.asp#

Today's Journal: When I feel lonely I...

When I'm lonely I go outside to play or watch t.v. I don't usually get lonely because my parents are there most of the time. I don't like to be lonely.

Caelb

Guest Writers!

We had two more guest writers today! Thanks to Mrs. Tourville and Mr. Durfee. We are really getting a kick out of hearing all the journaling.

We also met a published writer, Tracey Campbell Pearson. It was great to see a person who makes their living by writing and illustrating. To some of us, it seems like a dream job!

Today's Journal: At the movies

When I go the movies I loved to see Alvin and the chipmunks. when my gramma goes she just sleeps through the movie. When I have a friend over and they're older than me. Every time I go I make sure your gramma does not snor. The End

Maygan

So anyway...

Report cards were sent home yesterday. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Today we had our first guest writer. Thanks to Missy. It was funny to watch the kids try to figure out if she was going to read her journal or not. It was great for the kids to see another grownup expressing themselves through writing!

We have planned our holiday party. The kids insisted on a "secret santa" so I caved in. We picked names today and will have our gift exchange on the 23rd along with our party. I will send the minutes home so you can see for what you were volunteered!

Yesterday we had Karen come in from the Flynn as part of the "words come alive program". It was a great reenactment of our learning about New France. Kids acted out leaving, traveling, and building a settlement in New France. It was a wonderful enrichment experience!

Homework

Math problem solving with inches, feet and yards.
Practice flashcards.

Guest Writing

Every morning we choose a journal topic randomly. Then we write about the topic. One child writes their journal entry on an overhead so we can help edit together. Later on each person who wants to gets to read their journaling.

We think it would be fun if we could get some guest writers to come in and write and read with us. We journal every morning between 7:45 and 8:15, then read them around 8:15. If you would like, please join us any morning at that time and write with us! There is no need to schedule, we can accomodate as many guest writers as we can get! Come in any morning and write with us!