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My math group rocked their unit 5 test last week. I am very proud of each of them! Don’t stop learning those math facts. This week we are moving on to geometric shapes and measurement conversion.

The students are putting their finishing touches on their Research/Based Argument Essays. We have invited the office ladies and the first grade teachers to our celebration later this week.

We will begin learning about the Circulatory System.

In history the students are learning about the first successful settlement in America, Jamestown.

This week my math group will work on finding and recognizing equivalent fractions. Also, they will order fractions and decimals. This requires them to know their math facts. Many of the students need to work on this. The students will be taking the unit test either Wednesday or Thursday.

My students are working very hard to put the finishing touches on their Research/Based Argument Essay. They are getting very good at helping each other.

We will finish learning about the Digestive System and test on it Thursday.

The students are learning the Push and Pull factors that caused settlers to come to America.

We are in need of Kleenex and Clorox wipes.

Week 18 Update

My math group is working with addition and subtraction of fractions. Many of them needed extra time with this. The biggest problem is not knowing multiplication facts. I found a good site to practice on. It starts out simple and gets more difficult as the students move to more races. We will be finishing the [...]

What a Great Time!

We had so much fun bowling today that I just had to share it with you. Parents, thanks for your support and making this possible!

Week 17 Update

My math group will continue to work with fractions. I encouraged the students to go on line to find sites with fraction help on them. I asked them to bring in any cool sites they found. I was searching and came across this site, http://www.helpwithfractions.com/ it is good for fraction information. Look for homework on Tuesday [...]

Week 16 Update

Welcome back! I am excited to begin another writing unit with the students. It is called, Research-Based Argument Essay. This will be tied to our next science unit, Body Systems. We will start with efficient note taking skill lessons using non-fiction texts. The students will then have a chance to choose a topic related to [...]