We are finally back in the swing of things...

It looks like we are finally back in the swing of things... and it looks like the weather is warming up! Since we have been back, there have been a lot of new things going on in our classroom.
Our Daily 5 structure is under way! We are quickly building our reading stamina! The first three components have been introduced: read to self, read to someone, and listen to reading.
In writing we have launched our poetry unit. So far we have studied couplets and shape poems.
The weather has been our inspiration for science this week, as we take a closer look at what makes weather. This week we are taking a look at various cloud types and the formation of clouds. Later this week we will be studying the wind and types of precipitation. I would encourage you to tune in with your child to the evening news to observe the weather forecast!
In math we have been practicing filling and reading measurements of graduated cylinders. We have been using this measurement tool to find the volume of liquids and various solid objects.
A few announcements:
- Our "student of the day" will begin at the end of the month. Look for information to come home in your child's folder.
- For information about the Langston Hughes science fair please log on to our school's website!
- As we begin our Daily 5, if you have any old CD/tape players with headphones you would like to donate to our classroom, please let me know.
- Next Wednesday we will be having a marble party! The class decided on a "Gum and Games" party. On Wednesday January 20, your child is welcome to bring gum to share and a game to play. (Please no hand held electronic games.)
- January 27th we will celebrate January birthdays with a birthday breakfast.