In math, students have been working on identifying and counting quarter, dimes, nickels, and pennies. They are reviewing their skip counting skills in the process. Next week we will cover the remaining lessons in Chapter 8, which focus on word problems and dollars.
The children explored a variety of materials in science in order to compare and contrast their properties. They looked at wood, brass, paint, rubber, and other items in order to record data about size, texture, flexibility, color, and more. We also discussed that different materials are best for different functions, and that this will be important to think about when choosing materials for a penguin habitat at the zoo. Finally, students were able to see how several materials can be combined together to build a tool like a pencil.
In reading, we are learning about cause and effect in fiction books. We read Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, which has a great message for the Valentine's holiday, and it's full of examples of cause and effect surrounding the main character. The kids also had lots of fun with their flashlight reading reward!
The students spent time in the library learning research skills that helped them find facts for their informational writing. The children used Pebble Go on the iPads and searched in books to take notes that can be added to their drafts.
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