This week we read lots of Kevin Henkes books: Chrysanthemum; Wemberly Worried; Sheila Rae, the Brave; Owen; Julius, Baby of the World, and Lillly's Purple Plastic Purse. After reading Chrysanthemum, we graphed the number of letter in our own names. After reading Sheila Rae, the Brave, we drew a picture of ourselves being brave. We also made our own purple paper purse (pouch for boys) after reading Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Then on Friday we made a graph to show our favorite Kevin Henkes character. I just love Kevin Henkes books, and I guarantee you that your children will be checking them out throughout the school year!
We made patterns in math. I forgot to take pictures, but we used Skittles to make patterns. I taught the class about AB (red, blue), ABC (red, blue, green), ABBC (red, blue, blue, green), etc. patters. We also completed a fun ActivBoard pattern flipchart using farm animals to make patterns.
We read many family stories, and we are in the process of completing an All About Me booklet. When you see it, please know that I accidentally Xeroxed it upside down and sideways, so you have to flip it around to read it. I told the class that I messed up, and they were so very sweet to forgive me. =)
Our other exciting event of the week was the grand opening of the playground!!!!! Enjoy the pictures below, and I apologize for the multitude of blisters on hands. I told the class that their skin will toughen, and they will not longer get blisters from playing on the playground.
This week we will begin our Reading Street series, so be on the lookout for it.
Also, Open House is Thursday night. Pre-ordered dinner begins in the cafeteria at 5. The PTA Meeting is in the cafeteria beginning at 6, and Open House will be in our classroom beginning at 6:30!!! I can't wait for you to see your child's work!!!
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