There's nothing like a few days of rest and a day of focused thanksgiving to help us refocus, is there? I had an exceptionally blessed break and am ready to spend more time with my students, teaching and learning! I hope the same is true for you.
Like the explorers, we will be embarking on many adventures this week:
- Reading - We're continuing to develop our self-monitoring skills as we study the biographies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and various explorers.
- Word Study - Each group gets a new set of leveled words on Monday, and we ALL will practice spelling words with 3-letter blends.
- Language - We will define and distinguish between common/proper nouns and singular/plural nouns.
- Writing - Project: Holiday Mail for Heroes has started, and our class will participate by designing encouraging, handmade cards for active service members or veterans.
- Social Studies - We will discuss the accomplishments of great explorers like Marco Polo, Zheng He, Leif Ericsson, and Vasco da Gama and explain how they affected our modern world.
Like the explorers, we will be embarking on many adventures this week:
- Reading - We're continuing to develop our self-monitoring skills as we study the biographies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and various explorers.
- Word Study - Each group gets a new set of leveled words on Monday, and we ALL will practice spelling words with 3-letter blends.
- Language - We will define and distinguish between common/proper nouns and singular/plural nouns.
- Writing - Project: Holiday Mail for Heroes has started, and our class will participate by designing encouraging, handmade cards for active service members or veterans.
- Social Studies - We will discuss the accomplishments of great explorers like Marco Polo, Zheng He, Leif Ericsson, and Vasco da Gama and explain how they affected our modern world.
This year is going by incredibly fast-- I can't believe how much the kids have already learned, and I'm especially thankful to see the ways in which they have developed their character and maturity. Let's all continue to support our wonderful children by helping them reflect on their actions and learning, then encouraging them to push themselves to reach their full potential!