We began our last unit in Writing Workshop: Crafting Stories. We wrote true stories in the beginning of K, but now we know so much, we're giving it another visit! We can't wait to see how our writing improves. We generated a list of possible topics/stories that we can write. We can add to it any time we want! If something interesting happens that I think would make a good story, I can note it on my topic list so I remember it later. Ask your child about the story ideas on his/her list.
CompuChild visited this week. We enjoyed making a LEGO robot that moved! Everyone worked on their engineering skills during this fun activity.
We solidified our understanding of addition facts 1-10 while playing multiple games this week.
In our science lessons, we went on another nature walk to find where animals are hiding. Ask your child about what s/he saw. We also watched videos of animals that shape the earth around them, like beavers and gophers. Are they helping or harming our environment? We also collected May's weather data in our journals and examined it for patterns.
In Social Studies we reflected on May's activities and holidays and we made way for June!
News and Notes:
- FIELD DAY IS MONDAY! Please refer to the yellow sheet sent home to know your child's team color. Note that students need not go all out with crazy colored outfits for field day. A t-shirt in your child's assigned color is perfect. Please send your child to school wearing sneakers and sunscreen. Families are invited to watch 10-11:30 am. At the end of the activities, stick around for a group photo opportunity!
- 6/8 Ox Ridge Walk-a-Thon! Collect those pledges!
- Book sleeves due Monday 6/4
- THEME DAYS are coming! Be on the lookout for more information coming home on Monday.
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| Engineering fun with CompuChild |
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| We built robots that moved! |
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| Addition games |
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| How animals change the environment |
