We had a very busy week with lots of engaging learning experiences and a special library visit for the Bluebonnet Book Kickoff. On Friday, some special animal visitors arrived which we will have for two weeks as we learn about animal structures & functions and life cycles, (our next science unit). Find out more about our week below. Counting Collections in Math These mathematicians enjoyed their first counting collections of the year by counting large quantities of various items such as paper clips, dots on dominoes, holes in buttons, and number of sides in a collection of shapes. This routine is a great way to develop and practice multiple math concepts including multiplication, addition, and place value. Animal Sort As an introduction to our science unit on structures and functions of animals and plants, students read cards with information about animals and sorted them into groups based on the ecosystem they would need to live in to survive. Solving Problems Involving Multiplication and Division Science Inquiry We visited the library to research how animals adapt to live in and survive in their environment and challenges to their survival. Each student chose one animal to read about and find answers to our inquiry questions. Next week, we'll create posters with information using various text features to share our learning. Answering Questions During Reading We read the book The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg and recorded many questions before, during, and after reading. One lingering question was...Who is the stranger? Readers worked in small groups to find evidence in the text to formulate a theory about the stranger. Each group had to present their evidence after looking for trends and patterns within the text. Math Playground Mathematicians around the world explore math in different ways to discover ideas and make connections. So, we had a math exploration time where students had time to use different math tools as inspiration for mathematical thinking. Dot Day Creations Did you know September 15th is International Dot Day? This day is dedicated to making your mark just like the character in the Peter Reynold's book The Dot. It was fun being creative with a dot theme. I had different stations available for creations including, dot painting, making coffee filter art dots, emoji dot drawings, and dot art using Google drawings.
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November 2019
Mrs. Swyers3rd Grade Teacher |