Readers' Workshop

We have been spending a lot of time with books since the school year started. The students have been finding their way around the classroom library, learning how to choose "just right" books, and have building up their reading stamina. Most days students read independently while I meet with small groups, however on Friday we got together with friends and did some partner reading. It can be a lot of fun finding a place to get comfortable and sharing a story with a friend!

Our First Four Winds

This week we had our first Four Winds lesson. We learned about ecosystems. Through a puppet show, discussion, and guided discovery, the students learned about leaves, how we can tell what has been eating them, and the food web. The students especially enjoyed going outside to look for leaves that looked like they had been munch on, or perhaps used as a home for another creature.

Happy Dot Day!

On Thursday, September 15th, our class celebrated Dot Day! We read The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. This books encourages students to be creative and to not be afraid to make your mark. After reading the book we used watercolor paints to create our own dots. Check out what we made!

Welcome Back 2016!

We are so excited to be back at school! Our class has been working on getting to know each other, building a sense of classroom community, and create and follow classroom expectations. We are in a new classroom this year, so it has been fun exploring the new space. While we have been getting used to the busy routines of the school day we have made sure to take some time for fun and games.