We are off to a terrific start of the school year. The students are excited and ready to learn. We have built our stamina to 13 minutes for IDR (Independent Daily Reading) time and have been learning how to choose books to read during this time. We have taken a "Star Reader" test that gives an idea of a student's independent reading level. I will have this information available for parents at conferences in November. Today at library the kids looked for fiction books to read. We talked about how to choose a book: look at the covers, read a page, decide what kind of book you are interested in, ask a friend's opinion, look for a particular author etc... We are also learning how to use the "5 finger" method to see if a book is too hard, too easy or just right. I think all the kids did a good job choosing books today. I have been able to listen to all the kids read and we have some very good, fluent readers with good decoding skills in this class! Keep reading at home daily!!
In Science class we have been learning about the "States of Matter". Each day we have been doing labs and learning about solids. We have been measuring mass using a balance and will be finding volume using a graduated cylindar.
The kids are doing a great job exchanging classes too. Each student has a buddy to check with each other to make sure everyone is prepared, has their books, pencils, folders and homework--so far, this has been really helpful!
School Pictures are next Friday, September 30th. The students also will have their first states and capitals quiz on that day in Social Studies class. Start memorizing now!
I'm having technical difficulties downloading my pictures--but, as soon as I figure this out or install a program, I will begin to post some pictures on this blog. I also have to figure out how to allow comments to be posted---If anyone knows how to help with posting comments, a little help would be appreciated!
I know how to post comments. I can help you. ;-)
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