This week in Math, we will continue our work with money. Students are now practicing adding totals. The most efficient strategy we have found, is to use mental math to add our cents and dollars separately, then add the two amounts together.
Butters has been in our classroom three times now! The kids love to watch her mannerisms, and are learning about her personality. So far, everyone has been very kind and gentle with Butters, which makes me very proud. Last week we started a class Novel Study on Fantastic Mr. Fox. Students will be learning the "Reading Power" methods of responding to text. Parents, if you are interested, my Reader Response program is based on a book called "Reading Power" by Adrienne Gear. Many of her ideas about discussing ad responding to reading are applicable to home reading as well. Today we had Scientists in School visit our classroom! All afternoon students worked through a series of 6 stations all about rocks and minerals. A geologist brought in lots of fun and authentic materials, and led us through each station. Reminders: No school Friday- PD Day! No spelling test this week. Movie Night is coming to Rosscarrock on Thursday, December 20! Cost is only $2.00!
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