Friday!!

Friday, already! Wow! Here are some of the things we worked on today:

Math- we reviewed algebraic patterning. The class is beginning to pick up how to make patterns. Not just ABABABAB, but ABCABCABC using shapes, colors and pictures. They even came up with what the pattern would be if we continued it on. Great job class!!

Reading- We did our retelling of a story as a class. They are getting better and better with putting story cards in order of how they happened. We also listened to the story, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf". We talked about fables and what it means when someone asks for the moral of a story. We also read as a class two different renditions of "The Little Red Hen." If you have the story at home, read it to your child and ask them to compare and contrast the stories. 

Science- In Science today we talked about matter and how it feels and looks. We focused on liquids and solids today. The class felt and played with water and talked about and observed its properties. The class then was able to play in the goo that I made. It had both properties of a liquid and a solid. In the end we talked about how the goo was called a suspension because it had both the properties of a liquid and a solid. The class had a lot of fun. If you would like to make the goo at home here is what you need:

1 c. cornstarch 

1/2 c. water

put the cornstarch in a bowl and add the water slowly. Play around with it. You should be able to have it drip from your hands or when you squeeze it have it become solid. 

The class also had a chance to work with computers today, centers and handwriting. They had music and we also went as a class to look and talk about the tipi that is set out on the playground. I sent home their Apple books. Please take the time to read the book with your child. Have them find words that they recognize. I also sent home their reading/writing packet. You may work on the rest of the packet with your child for extra practice. 

Have a wonderful weekend! Thank you for all the love and support you show your child everyday! Please remember that picture day is coming up soon and TOMORROW IS SATURDAY LIVE!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

~Mrs. Abigail Hansen