Display Box Success!

Spelling- Today, we began by discussing each word in List 19. We especially spent time focusing on the words through, thorough, thought, and though. To reinforce what we discussed, we played the letter tile game. Each team worked together to spell the words on the list.

Grammar- Today was a review day over the four types of sentences. I think we needed a review after all of the brainpower we have been using on grammar lately! We discussed the different sentence types: command, statement, question, and exclamation. I also explained why commands are able to get away with having sentences that lack a subject.... the concept of the implied “you”was totally new to them!

Poetry- The kids all agreed that they will be able to have their poem memorized by next Thursday. We will be working on our next (and far less elaborate) video that day!

Agricultural Education- We started thinking about our garden today!  The kids made a wish list of things they would like to grow.  They also designed and drew their dream garden.  Soon, we will need to put our ideas into action!  Spring is right  around the corner!

Math- We played a dice and card game today. Each student drew a card and rolled their number cube. They had to multiply the number on the card by the number on their cube. The student with the highest number won the hand... and collected everyone's cards. The student with the most cards at the end of the game wins. It's amazing how much more fun math equations are when you add some hands on activities!

Social Studies- Mr. Dennis taught the kids about the southern colonies today. They learned about the beginnings of Georgia and the Carolinas. They also showed off their fabulous display boxes! The kids each researched a colonial occupation and displayed their information on a covered cereal box. These projects were very impressive! The students took turns sharing what they had learned. Great job!

Art- Ms. Nancy helped the class finish up their clown mosaics. Then, she brought out the water colors! Although the kids think they may know everything there is to know about watercolors, Ms. Nancy showed them otherwise. She took some the paint and placed it onto watercolor paper. Then, the kids used straws to blow the paint across the paper. After lots of hotheadedness, they were left with beautiful grasses and shrubs as a base for their artwork!

Music- Mrs. Beresford is working with the children on their recital pieces. The recital will be on March 17^th (time to be announced). There will be a dress rehearsal on Friday, March 16^th. I will give you more information as it comes!