It's a new month, and we are charging right into 2016!
In project, we have continued keyboarding, and have added some specific lessons examining what behaviors are considered bullying. We understand that our students are learning -- not just academics, but how to maneuver through a complex and diverse social world as well.
It's been made clear: we three are here to support them and to assist in helping them work through any issues that may be happening with them. They understand we are here, but we can't help if we are unaware of what's going on.
Please discuss two things with your child: 1) to be honest with adults -- sometimes we find that pieces are "left out" because they are either scared they or others will be in trouble and/or there will be retaliation, OR there is some embellishment/perspective taking issues where they are adding to/detracting from the story. 2) empathy -- putting yourself in another person's "shoes."
Again, we know they are learning! We are here to teach -- and scaffold. These life lessons are crucial - and we know that if they are focused on something other than academics at school, we need to get to the bottom of that so they can focus.
Insert mindful breath here...
In reading and writing, we are working hard on our spelling and word work routines. Fourth Grade is getting stronger every day in their editing, drafting, and planning, as well as using their nonfiction text, Boys in the Boat, to become better readers. Third Grade has been reviewing key nonfiction reading strategies, text features, and summarization. Second Grade is writing a personal narrative and summarizing literature.
In math, fourth graders used input/output tables to find a rule. We played a game called digit dog with a partner to reinforce this concept. We also learned the area and perimeter formulas to find the area and perimeter of a square or rectangle.
Third grader learned about fractions this week. We talked about how a fraction names part of a whole and putting fractions on a number line. Ask your third grader to tell you about the numerator, the top number in a fraction and the denominator, the bottom number in a fraction.
Second graders used data to write problems about graphs. We played a game with a partner called 20 spins and learned how to read pictographs with a key that had a scale that was more than 1. The week ended with an assessment over graphs and sunshine math.
In social studies, we've begun a unit on Influential Americans. This week, we focused on Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist who demonstrated admirable character traits during times of extreme inequality. After reading a biography and discussing which events were monumental in his life, we've started our own digital timelines. All grade levels have enjoyed combining their understanding of history with some newly acquired technology skills. We can't wait to share the results next week!
Happy February!
Team SBLC
In project, we have continued keyboarding, and have added some specific lessons examining what behaviors are considered bullying. We understand that our students are learning -- not just academics, but how to maneuver through a complex and diverse social world as well.
It's been made clear: we three are here to support them and to assist in helping them work through any issues that may be happening with them. They understand we are here, but we can't help if we are unaware of what's going on.
Please discuss two things with your child: 1) to be honest with adults -- sometimes we find that pieces are "left out" because they are either scared they or others will be in trouble and/or there will be retaliation, OR there is some embellishment/perspective taking issues where they are adding to/detracting from the story. 2) empathy -- putting yourself in another person's "shoes."
Again, we know they are learning! We are here to teach -- and scaffold. These life lessons are crucial - and we know that if they are focused on something other than academics at school, we need to get to the bottom of that so they can focus.
Insert mindful breath here...
In reading and writing, we are working hard on our spelling and word work routines. Fourth Grade is getting stronger every day in their editing, drafting, and planning, as well as using their nonfiction text, Boys in the Boat, to become better readers. Third Grade has been reviewing key nonfiction reading strategies, text features, and summarization. Second Grade is writing a personal narrative and summarizing literature.
In math, fourth graders used input/output tables to find a rule. We played a game called digit dog with a partner to reinforce this concept. We also learned the area and perimeter formulas to find the area and perimeter of a square or rectangle.
Third grader learned about fractions this week. We talked about how a fraction names part of a whole and putting fractions on a number line. Ask your third grader to tell you about the numerator, the top number in a fraction and the denominator, the bottom number in a fraction.
Second graders used data to write problems about graphs. We played a game with a partner called 20 spins and learned how to read pictographs with a key that had a scale that was more than 1. The week ended with an assessment over graphs and sunshine math.
In social studies, we've begun a unit on Influential Americans. This week, we focused on Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist who demonstrated admirable character traits during times of extreme inequality. After reading a biography and discussing which events were monumental in his life, we've started our own digital timelines. All grade levels have enjoyed combining their understanding of history with some newly acquired technology skills. We can't wait to share the results next week!
Happy February!
Team SBLC
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