This week we learned about pumpkins, harvest and scarecrows! We did some more investigating with our pumpkins! We talked about what was alike and what was different about them. They both were the same color, both were smooth, and both felt like the same weight. Both were round, but one was a little more “ovally”. We counted the lines and found out that one had 21 lines and the other had 22. (We had heard that the number of seeds had to do with the number of lines.)
Next we cut open the pumpkins and took out the guts and seeds. After they were finally cleaned out, we counted the seeds while putting them in 10 groups. We found out that the pumpkin with 21 lines had 445 seeds, and the one with 22 lines had 358 seeds… I guess our two pumpkins didn’t prove our theory… maybe we can test it again next year!
Friday was scarecrow day! I was so glad to see so many scarecrows!
First the kids enjoyed the skit “The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything” performed by the teachers. Then we made our Harvest Mix by adding all of our secret ingredients to one big tub. Then we split it among the classes and have been eating it the last few days.
Math Centers
- Dominoes- We played the real domino game- connecting the dominos next to another domino with the same number.
- Domino Math- We counted the number of dots on each domino and added them together using a number sentence. (1+3=4)
Fill the Cup- Each student takes turns rolling the dice and then put that number of cubes in their cup. The first to fill their cup wins.
4. Counting to 100 by 10s- First the kids traced the numbers, cut them out and then glued them in the right order.
5. High/ Low Card Game- The kids LOVE playing this, so I have been keeping this as a center.
Ubaldo and Kimberly can tie their shoes! YAY!
At the beginning of the week we did some guided reading groups at the back table (I would take a group of kids similar levels and read the same book with them.) After they were finished, I had them each choose a student to read their book to. They were so proud!
Don't forget about conferences! I am very excited to talk to each one of you about your child! I have such a great group of kids this year and can't wait to tell you about all the positive things I have been seeing!
Remember to send back you Book-It! Calendar for the Month of October. I will be sending home your Pizza Hut coupon for a free personal pizza soon! (As soon as I can get a few minutes to do it!) Remember to keep reading for November!
Mom's to Lunch- Mams are invited to come to lunch the week of November 17-21. Of course you can come anytime, but this week is our special Mom's week. If you are not able to come this week, you can come anytime that works for you!
I’m sure the kids told you why I was gone on Monday. My Grandma went into the hospital last Sunday with pneumonia and passed away on Friday. It has been a really tough 2 weeks for me! (Actually school year since I have lost both grandmas in the last two months…) She was 94 and has had a great life. She was always traveling and doing things she enjoyed- she even went to Australia when she was in her 80s!
We are learning about farms this week and will be going to the Lepeska Dairy Farm on Friday! We will also be dressing like farmers!
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