Math Workshop

We have been very busy in math learning double digit addtion with carrying and using partial-sums.  At this point the students know both ways and can choose a strategy that works best for them.  We are currently learning to subtract using the trade first method.  In other math news we have a 1 month trial of a great program called Dreambox.  Your child knows how to log into this program so feel free to use it at home too.

 



Math Surveys, Gingerbread Science and Holiday Celebration

 Gingerbread Science- What happens when he gets wet?

 



UMS Sing-Along 2013

Digital Research

We have been practicing for a few weeks with Mrs. Flannagan how to research informational text.  We have practiced with books, a web page, and the ipad using National Geographic for Kids.  Below is a collage of researching using the app National Geographic.





Fun Friday!

Character Traits

 Character Traits can be identified in a story by appearance, words, actions, or feelings.  This can be a challenge for students.  Please ask your child to tell you more about his/her characters in their books.  They need to dig deeper into their thinking and support it with evidence.  See our chart below as an example of how we did this as a class using The Littlest Pilgrim.

 We read The Littlest Pilgrim and discussed "Mini"  the main character

Students needed to tell me more than just appearance traits.  Students supported a trait using evidence directly from the story.  Continue to practice and talk about this at home!

Gingerbread House Sign-Up (To Donate Supplies)

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