Classroom Update

What a whirlwind it has been! We spent last week continuing to learn our rules and routines for our class. We also began math, reading and writing.

In math, our first unit is Geometry. This week we'll be learning about properties of polygons and we'll be learning about circles. The children will have the opportunity to use compasses to draw circles as well.

In reading, we have gotten through most of the routine of Reader's Workshop. Last week I read aloud Ish, by Peter Reynolds. He has a great website here.It is a short storybook about a boy who loves to draw. I was really impressed with the children's thinking about this story. We also got some Reading Zone time last week. Ask your child about Reading Zone, they should have something to share! This week I will be helping the children find books to put in their book bags. Each book your child reads should be finished within 2 weeks. The children have reading homework everynight, with the reading log due in class, signed, on Friday. I ask that the children read the same book at home that they are reading here at school. Therefore, if your child has a book that he/she would like to read, please have them bring it to school, and we'll discuss it and put it in their book bag.

In writing we began to write Bio Poems. I will post some of our poetry throughout the year, as it is finished. We will begin talking about goals for fourth grade this week.

Look for more posts, with photos as the week progresses. I plan on updating our blog weekly, on Fridays, with the help of the students.