Room 002
February 5, 2016
Happy February!
I can't believe it's already February. It's actually the 100th day of school today! Where has the time gone? As we are getting later in the year we have talked about "stepping up" our thinking and really proving why and how we know. I'm excited to watch them continue to grow!
Big Questions
We've started to really dig into Informational Reading. To kick off our study we will be look at different "Big Questions" each week. Our focus this week was on "What surprised me?". As we read different articles and books we looked for what the author told us that surprised us. Using this as a different lens into learning how to understand and read Informational Reading.
See, Think, Wonder
We've spent a lot of time this week studying the image compiled of multiple images that represent fractions. Over the next few weeks we will be building on our thinking and knowledge of what these images mean and represent.
Visual Thinking
Over the next few weeks we will be creating a visual display of our thinking. In the past, we have gone back to look at our work and allow this to help us as learners. For fractions, we will try to display our thinking for all to see. This will allow us to see what others are thinking and expand on our own thinking.
Comparing Work
Taking time to look at the strategies that others use to solve problems helps us create a better understanding of the problem.
Fair of Hearts
Next week on Friday, we will be participating in the IRE Fair of Hearts. We will have a time in the morning to exchange Valentine's Cards. There is a letter that is being sent home today with everyones names. They can also make and bring in a box or bag to collect their Valentines in.
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, Feb. 11- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, Feb. 12- Fair of Hearts
Monday, Feb. 15- NO SCHOOL (President's Day)
Thursday, Feb. 25- End of 2nd Trimester
Friday, Feb. 26- NO SCHOOL (Teacher Work Day)
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Kami Wenning