In math we continued to multiply larger numbers. We reviewed the method of using place value blocks and drawings to solve the problems. I also introduced students to the break-apart method and finally, they learned how to multiply the "regular" way. We played some games in order to practice multiplying 2 and 3 digit numbers. On Thursday, we enjoyed the beautiful weather and took our math work outside!
We read the book, Sarah, Plain and Tall this week. In the story we discussed the characters and their traits. We also looked for similes which the author, Patricia MacLachlan uses often in her books. Today we watched the movie and the students worked together to create Venn Diagrams comparing and contrasting the book and the movie. Next week, we will be reading the sequel to this book, Skylark.
Our seeds sprouted so much in our class sprouter that we had to transplant them! The students each chose one of the seeds to plant and take home.
We had some extra free centers this week and we also created an awesome project that Mrs. DiMatteo shared with us! The students wrote their names in cursive, went over it with crayon, folded the paper in half and rubbed the crayon onto the other side of the paper to create a mirror image of their name. They then turned their name into an insect, created a leaf, and glued their name-insect onto it. Though it was tough to get the crayon to transfer at first, the students had a fun time creating this project!
Some extra reminders: Field Day is May 24th- please send in a plain white t-shirt with your child. We will be starting a writing project in class soon. For this project, each student will need a cereal box. Please send those in by the 23rd. This Wednesday, May 18th is Rita's Scoop Night! 20% of all sales will benefit Miss Telischak's 1/2 marathon in honor of Carol Wink for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I will be scooping from 5-6 PM. Hope to see you there!
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