We have a new member of 2G on Thursdays! Erica Lauria, a pre-practicum student from Boston College will be joining 2G every Thursday this semester. Erica is THRILLED to be a part of our classroom community and students gave her a very warm welcome. Please enjoy these additional highlights of our week.
Math: Mathematicians worked on identifying intersections this week to begin an exploration of multiplication. Students looked at the number of rows that intersect with columns (example: 2 rows crossing 3 columns = 6 intersections).
Literacy: Readers heard the stories, Some Birthday! and Firetalking by Patricia Polacco. After these beautiful read alouds, we had the opportunity to make text to self connections. In addition, students learned about a new center called, "Word Ladders" where new words are built upon on another by changing vowels and consonants.
Observation Journals: Scientists used Loupes to observe the details in fall leaves this week. The Loupes helped us see the network of tiny veins in leaves. We sketched our observations carefully and we can't wait to bring our journals on our upcoming nature walk!
Science: Does height affect speed? After an experiment involving marbles and tracks set at different heights, scientists came to the conclusion that, "The higher, the faster, and the lower, the slower."
Compliments: Our wonderful 2G members began our compliment chart this week. Every day, students are assigned a "compliment buddy". They are in charge of writing down a nice compliment to their buddy and putting it into a designated pocket for their buddy to pick up at the end of the day. We get to leave each day with something kind that a classmate has shared!
Math: Mathematicians worked on identifying intersections this week to begin an exploration of multiplication. Students looked at the number of rows that intersect with columns (example: 2 rows crossing 3 columns = 6 intersections).
Literacy: Readers heard the stories, Some Birthday! and Firetalking by Patricia Polacco. After these beautiful read alouds, we had the opportunity to make text to self connections. In addition, students learned about a new center called, "Word Ladders" where new words are built upon on another by changing vowels and consonants.
Observation Journals: Scientists used Loupes to observe the details in fall leaves this week. The Loupes helped us see the network of tiny veins in leaves. We sketched our observations carefully and we can't wait to bring our journals on our upcoming nature walk!
Science: Does height affect speed? After an experiment involving marbles and tracks set at different heights, scientists came to the conclusion that, "The higher, the faster, and the lower, the slower."
Compliments: Our wonderful 2G members began our compliment chart this week. Every day, students are assigned a "compliment buddy". They are in charge of writing down a nice compliment to their buddy and putting it into a designated pocket for their buddy to pick up at the end of the day. We get to leave each day with something kind that a classmate has shared!
