Our class has started an exciting new literacy unit, and we have begun reading Love That Dog , a novel written in verse by Sharon Creech . This unique story is told through poems written by a young boy, which has given us a great opportunity to explore poetry in a meaningful and engaging way. As we read, students are being introduced to a variety of poems that the main character encounters. We are taking time to think deeply about these poems by creating visual representations and discussing what they might mean. This helps us build our understanding of how poetry can express thoughts and feelings in creative ways. Inspired by the book, students have also started writing their own poems. We began by focusing on similes, using comparisons to describe ourselves in interesting and imaginative ways. For example, students are thinking about how they are “like” something else and explaining why. These poems will become part of each student’s own personal poetry book, which we will continue t...
This week in math, we have been exploring factors, multiples, and prime and composite numbers. Students are building their understanding of how numbers are connected and how we can break them apart or group them in different ways. A strong understanding of multiplication facts really supports this learning, so continuing to practice these at home makes a big difference. Quick recall helps students work more efficiently and confidently with these concepts. To keep things engaging, we used a variety of games to reinforce learning. Students especially enjoyed working in partnership to solve challenges, create their own factor lists, and test whether numbers were prime or composite. In addition to our math learning, students were busy preparing for our Volunteer Tea. They worked to create thoughtful pieces of art to show appreciation for the many volunteers who support our school. It has been wonderful to see their creativity shine as they carefully design and complete their work....