In literacy we have been focusing on the long o and long u sounds, as well as different digraphs (ch, sh, wh,etc). We have also touched on contractions, and will continue to do so. Our descriptions of our classmates are just about finished, and those who have finished are going on to describe something about Christmas! I'm very excited to read these!
We finished our chapter on subtraction in math, and so we are back to addition. This time, though, we are going into higher numbers. We concentrated on the sums of 10 for a few days so we could use those to help us with 11s and 9s. If we know that 5+5=10, then we can use that to tell us that 5+6=11 and 5+4=9!
We have been learning about Germany in Social Studies. This week we are making small window boxes. Many Germans have window boxes in their windows because their yards are either too small or they do not have one in which to garden. We are using milk cartons and popsicle sticks to make the outside, and soon we will make flowers to put inside!
This month in religion we are talking about Advent, Christmas, and Angels. Yesterday we watched a video about St. Nicholas. Did you know that he was originally from Greece? His parents were very generous people and he learned his generosity from them!
We have been talking about water and different types of matter in science. We talked about water in all three states, and we also did an observation about sinking and floating. Our favorite activity was making bubbles!
During Advent, one of our bulletin boards is an Advent Calendar. Each day we put up a new Christmas symbol and learn the Spanish word. Toward the end of the month, we will play Advent Bingo with these words!
It is wonderful that the students are coming with their snow pants and boots already. We do not have snow on the ground, but it is getting cold and those extra layers help keep them warm at recess! As a reminder, students who take the bus should wear their snow clothes to and from school. It is easier for those who ride in cars as well, since it's less to carry.
I hope you are having a blessed Advent season!
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