We are having so much fun learning about the Oregon Trail! I love watching how excited they are each day when we talk about it.
On Oregon Trail Day (Wednesday) we are going to make butter in class. I was wondering if anyone would volunteer to send in some heavy whipping cream for us? I have lots of saltine crackers and the rest of the supplies, but we need some whipping cream to actually make the butter. Email me if that's something you could help out with! I think that making the butter is actually the MOST fun of the day!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Daily Geography
I am sending these home with everyone in their take home folders today. We started writing in complete sentences to answer these questions as a part of their grammar grade. Since this was a new way of answering, I spent a long time checking these answers as a class. (Usually, I do this pretty quick!) In addition, I graded the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday answers before we did Thursday and Friday so the kids could see what kind of mistakes they were making (if any!) and fix it before we finished the rest of the week.
Most of the grammar grades were great! However, there were quite a few that shocked me! Especially knowing how much time we spent going over the answers together ~ I write each answer down as we go and answer questions concerning "What if I wrote this?" I wanted to give you plenty of time to help get these corrected if needed!
Like I said ~ most of the grades were pretty good! But I'm going to go ahead and send all of them home so that you don't have to wonder about it! :o) We'll be using sentences on our Geography as a part of the grammar grade for the rest of the year (as well as spelling words correctly that are copied from the map/question and proper nouns!)
Have a great weekend!
Most of the grammar grades were great! However, there were quite a few that shocked me! Especially knowing how much time we spent going over the answers together ~ I write each answer down as we go and answer questions concerning "What if I wrote this?" I wanted to give you plenty of time to help get these corrected if needed!
Like I said ~ most of the grades were pretty good! But I'm going to go ahead and send all of them home so that you don't have to wonder about it! :o) We'll be using sentences on our Geography as a part of the grammar grade for the rest of the year (as well as spelling words correctly that are copied from the map/question and proper nouns!)
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Hat Day Tomorrow
In celebration of the Royal Wedding, we are having hat day tomorrow! I believe there is even a contest for the most creative hat :o) I just happen to have a tiara in my closet here, so I'm going to be the Kate Middleton of the future with my little baby bump. The kids don't have to go with a Royal Theme, they can just wear their craziest hat!
See everyone in the morning! (If I can tear myself away from the wedding coverage in the morning!)
See everyone in the morning! (If I can tear myself away from the wedding coverage in the morning!)
Monday, April 25, 2011
Testing Reminders :o)
Get plenty of sleep!
Eat a good breakfast!
Don't forget to bring a jacket in case the classroom is cold, a few good books, and a snack.
They have been working so hard all year, and they are more than ready to take this test! Remember, we are having a closed campus for the rest of the week.
See everyone bright and early tomorrow!
Eat a good breakfast!
Don't forget to bring a jacket in case the classroom is cold, a few good books, and a snack.
They have been working so hard all year, and they are more than ready to take this test! Remember, we are having a closed campus for the rest of the week.
See everyone bright and early tomorrow!
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