Tops or Bottoms?
To wrap up our study on seed and plant development; students planted their own seeds.
We read one of my favorite spring Read Alouds:
The story is about a Hare who tricks a sleepy bear into using his field to plant a garden. Hare offers bear the "tops" or "bottoms" of the crops. Depending on bear's choice, Hare plants his crops to his own advantage. For example, if bear wanted the "tops", Hare would plant root vegetables. When bear wanted the "bottoms", Hare would plant lettuce and tomatoes. Quickly bear realizes Hare's scheme, but its a little too late as Hare has enough food for him and his family until the next gardening season!
How to Plant a Seed?
After reading our story, students had the opportunity to plant their own tops (Zinnia Flowers) or bottoms (Radishes).
As we planted, we discussed necessary materials and the steps needed to complete our task. This experience helped us create our very own how-to posters.
Check out some photos:
First you dig a little hole...
Then you put some seeds in there...
Cover them with lots of dirt...
Give them water, sun, and care...
Now the seeds will start to sprout...
Flowers Blooming all about!
Comparing Weight
Our unit on measurement has been such great fun! We explored length, height, capacity, and even weight. Students enjoyed playing games, using rulers and measuring cups, and even demonstrating their understanding of heavier and lighter.
Check out our weight collages:
Reading Poetry
Our poetry journals are almost full! What better way to celebrate than to buddy read our favorite poems. Students even got a chance to read their favorite poems using the classroom microphone!
Ask your child what's your favorite poem?
Can you recite it?
What a Wonderful World
Earth Day is April 22nd. To commemorate all the wonderful things about our world, we listened to Louis Armstrong's Song: What a Wonderful World. Each student illustrated a line from the song to create another Room 5 Class Book.
I encourage you to play the soothing song as you sit down to read the book.
Other Odds & Ends...
-Field Trip forms went home before vacation. Please fell out and return asap. Once all forms are returned I will be able to select chaperones. Please remember you must be CORIed in order to be considered. Let me know if you have any questions.
-We only have two more weeks of Sight Words Flashcards. Thank you for working with your child. These words are commonly seen and used in your child's reading and writing. Therefore it is very important to continue to practicing all 50 sight words even after they are assigned for homework.
-I always recommend revisiting the addition and subtraction flashcards, which were sent home prior to the sight word cards. A quick review every now and then can make a big difference in your child's automaticity of their math mastery.
-Weather in New England is always changing! Please send your child in with a appropriate outdoorwear for recess. We insist students wear their coats they arrived to school with unless warmer temperatures.
