“For most of human history, 'literature,' both fiction and poetry, has
been narrated, not written — heard, not read. So fairy tales, folk
tales, stories from the oral tradition, are all of them the most vital
connection we have with the imaginations of the ordinary men and women
whose labor created our world.”
―
Angela Carter
We were all sad to miss seeing Peter Pan yesterday, but we have rescheduled for next week. I will send out details in an email, but look for a new permission slip coming home to sign.
In addition to math, reading and writing opportunities today,
the fairy tale we studies was Rumplestiltskin...we created "pop-up" scenes and wrote about our design. Come check out our designs in the hall!
Hopefully the exceedingly cold weather snap has ended! Hello cold December rain!
See you tomorrow!
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Tuesday December 10
Happy Birthday Norah!
“Classic fairy tales do not deny the existence of heartache and sorrow, but they do deny universal defeat.” Greenhaven Press
Today many students began reading a version of Jack and the Beanstalk. We will be discussing questions about Jack, such as why did he go up for the harp when he was already rich from the gold eggs?
We played a game during math using a number line, which is an important mathematical model expected to be used and understood by students by the Common Core State Standards.
In the afternoon, we read Hansel and Gretal, wrote the main events of the story, and created our own "candy houses" that belong to the witch! Very creative!
Be on time tomorrow so that we can get on the road. Remember booster seats. I also told the kids that we might want to dress nice for the theater...your choice!
See you tomorrow!
“Classic fairy tales do not deny the existence of heartache and sorrow, but they do deny universal defeat.” Greenhaven Press
Today many students began reading a version of Jack and the Beanstalk. We will be discussing questions about Jack, such as why did he go up for the harp when he was already rich from the gold eggs?
We played a game during math using a number line, which is an important mathematical model expected to be used and understood by students by the Common Core State Standards.
In the afternoon, we read Hansel and Gretal, wrote the main events of the story, and created our own "candy houses" that belong to the witch! Very creative!
Be on time tomorrow so that we can get on the road. Remember booster seats. I also told the kids that we might want to dress nice for the theater...your choice!
See you tomorrow!
Friday, December 6, 2013
Friday December 6
"If you want your children to be intelligent,
read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read
them more fairy tales." Albert Einstein
Our fairy tale study today included Goldilocks and the Three Bears. As we were reading the story, we realized that Goldilocks was behaving badly. She should not have gone into the house, eaten the food and broken things! The students were challenged to create a "WANTED" poster for Goldilocks!
Here are the students' ideas...
Have a great weekend and stay warm...next week...Peter Pan!!!
Our fairy tale study today included Goldilocks and the Three Bears. As we were reading the story, we realized that Goldilocks was behaving badly. She should not have gone into the house, eaten the food and broken things! The students were challenged to create a "WANTED" poster for Goldilocks!
Here are the students' ideas...
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Have a great weekend and stay warm...next week...Peter Pan!!!
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Thursday December 5
"Fairy tales are more than true; not because
they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons
can be beaten." G.K. Chesterton
We had another busy day. During math, we talked about quick strategies for figuring out +9 or -9. The mathematicians decided that if you see a problem such as 4+9=____
you can think of 4+10=14, then take away 1. They decided this was faster than counting on...good thinking!
Our fairy tale today was Jack and the Beanstalk...the students wrote about the story, then they created pop-up scenes from the story. Here are some pictures:
Keep warm and I'll see you tomorrow!
(happy 61st birthday dad!)
We had another busy day. During math, we talked about quick strategies for figuring out +9 or -9. The mathematicians decided that if you see a problem such as 4+9=____
you can think of 4+10=14, then take away 1. They decided this was faster than counting on...good thinking!
Our fairy tale today was Jack and the Beanstalk...the students wrote about the story, then they created pop-up scenes from the story. Here are some pictures:
Keep warm and I'll see you tomorrow!
(happy 61st birthday dad!)
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Wednesday December 4
“When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the
conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent
for abstract, positive thinking.”
Albert Einstein
Boy, it was cold today...keep bringing layers of clothes because lunch recess is always on unless it is pouring down rain!
Today we continued literature responses then looked for and shared strategies for "shortcuts" when solving addition and subtraction facts.
In the afternoon, we listened to the story of Little Red Riding Hood and wrote a retell of the story. We discussed the features of a Fairy Tale and decided if this one met the description. We also decided of Red Riding Hood learned a lesson or not.
If you are ordering books with a check, please return the order TOMORROW! Online orders have until Saturday.
Thanks! See you tomorrow!
Boy, it was cold today...keep bringing layers of clothes because lunch recess is always on unless it is pouring down rain!
Today we continued literature responses then looked for and shared strategies for "shortcuts" when solving addition and subtraction facts.
In the afternoon, we listened to the story of Little Red Riding Hood and wrote a retell of the story. We discussed the features of a Fairy Tale and decided if this one met the description. We also decided of Red Riding Hood learned a lesson or not.
If you are ordering books with a check, please return the order TOMORROW! Online orders have until Saturday.
Thanks! See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Tuesday December 3
Hi everyone!
Today we walked the neighborhood for 40 minutes practicing pedestrian safety. It was chilly, but we survived! Thanks for dressing up so warmly!
Here is what the students said about today:
"I enjoyed hearing the story of King Midas and the Golden Touch." Beckett
"I made a cat face from the Magna Forms!" Miles
"I liked making my own book during choice time and Matthew was nice when he helped me spell words for my book." Alex
"We liked the pedestrian safety practice...it was a nice walk!" Lola, Thomas, and others...
Most of you returned your field trip forms- thanks! We still need at least one more car with 3 or more available seats in order to transport everyone. Let me know ASAP!
Please turn in book orders soon.
See you tomorrow!
(and happy 61st birthday to my wonderful mom!)
Today we walked the neighborhood for 40 minutes practicing pedestrian safety. It was chilly, but we survived! Thanks for dressing up so warmly!
Here is what the students said about today:
"I enjoyed hearing the story of King Midas and the Golden Touch." Beckett
"I made a cat face from the Magna Forms!" Miles
"I liked making my own book during choice time and Matthew was nice when he helped me spell words for my book." Alex
"We liked the pedestrian safety practice...it was a nice walk!" Lola, Thomas, and others...
Most of you returned your field trip forms- thanks! We still need at least one more car with 3 or more available seats in order to transport everyone. Let me know ASAP!
Please turn in book orders soon.
See you tomorrow!
(and happy 61st birthday to my wonderful mom!)
Monday, December 2, 2013
Monday December 2
I hope everyone had a nice break with family and friends!
We began our day interacting with an informational text called "Animals in Winter" which discussed how different animals survive the cold. This week, the student will be writing what they know about animal survival during winter.
During math we learned a new game called "Cross the Pond" ...ask them what the game is about.
For art, we folded and cut snowflakes and learned more about how Wilson Bentley discovered how to photograph snowflakes.
We had day one of pedestrian safety course this afternoon. Tomorrow we will go on a safety walk in the neighborhood....DRESS WARMLY!!! :)
See you tomorrow!
We began our day interacting with an informational text called "Animals in Winter" which discussed how different animals survive the cold. This week, the student will be writing what they know about animal survival during winter.
During math we learned a new game called "Cross the Pond" ...ask them what the game is about.
For art, we folded and cut snowflakes and learned more about how Wilson Bentley discovered how to photograph snowflakes.
We had day one of pedestrian safety course this afternoon. Tomorrow we will go on a safety walk in the neighborhood....DRESS WARMLY!!! :)
See you tomorrow!
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