Experiences Abound!

Our science focus is on weathering and erosion.  As a model of our earth changing both fast and slow, we used a rock tumbler with the aid of water, sand, and gravel.  Here are our pre and post pictures of our rocks.


During the month of December, our word study focus will be on high-frequency words.  Each student has an individualized list.  We will also be working on handwriting and fine motor skills with our variety of activities.

We are writing and reading nonfiction like experts.  This week our work was writing chapter books about a topic we are experts about.  Our students are writing at least four chapters.  They are writing fast and furiously to get their ideas down on paper.  We are learning about nonfiction through mentor authors like Gail Gibbons, who lives in Vermont and has written over 120 books.  

Not only are we authors ourselves, and learning about authors, we also experienced a webinar this week with Jacqueline Woodson! We read her book titled, The Day You Begin.  We also pulled out books she mentioned that she's written titled Each Kindness and The Other Side.

I look forward to seeing you at the concert, this Wednesday, December 12th.  Children arrive at 6:15 in our classroom, the concert will start at 6:30 pm.  

Thank you for all you do,
Jen Belisle