Oh No 99! and Math Reasoning On our first day back from break everyone was getting restless by the end of math, so it was the perfect time for a fun math game and a Which One Doesn't Belong. My mathematicians had a chance to move as they chose the shape they thought didn't belong. During this routine, I often have the kiddos move to a specific corner and then stand and talk with a partner to explain their reasoning. After lunch we played a great math game called Oh No 99! It's a great game involving computation and strategy. Be sure to ask your child about it and maybe even challenge them to play at home. All you need is a deck of cards. Nature Walk It was the perfect day for a nature walk-sunny and 78 degrees! These young scientists observed trees, rocks, and areas of soil. I love the pictures of them observing in the trees! Might have to sneak in a few more tree pics this week. Biography Book Clubs Students chose a person to read about from a selection of books I gathered. They worked in groups reading about the same person. Each group read several picture books and discussed their subject several times. Exploring 2D Shapes with Exploragons Exploring Trapezoids Each table group was given a set of shapes to explore. They had to determine which ones were trapezoids and try to figure out the rules for trapezoids. Observing Soil The kiddos LOVED observing the soil, especially if there was a bug in it. You would think they had never seen a worm before! Students recorded observations in their notebooks and listed the things found in their soil sample.We will compare different soil samples next week to make a final claim about what soil is and how it is formed. Biography Projects Each book club group chose a product to create to showcase the person they read about. We'll finish these up next week. So far, their projects are looking great. I can't wait to see the end results! Exploring Trapezoids Making New Year Resolutions with Kinder Buddies This was a great way to wrap up our week!
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November 2019
Mrs. Swyers3rd Grade Teacher |