Thursday, October 25, 2018

Design, test and redesign

In science we are learning that our first engineering design is often not the best.  Testing reveals problems and then we need to redesign.  Our class is making boats out of aluminum foil for a family of plastic bears.  The bears need to stay safe and dry in the boat.  It was a fun afternoon testing designs, thinking and redesigning.  We aren't finished yet; next week we with work on final designs and test to see the best design.

We heard how the sad story of Ruth turned out well when Boaz wanted to help.  We discussed how God helps us through sad times and provides for our needs; the challenge is to trust Him.

In reading today we took a phonics and writing quiz over letters o,p,q and r.  Our march through the alphabet is paying off and the class is becoming more and more confident in identifying letter sounds and writing letters well.

We began a new chapter in math over numbers 6-10.  Now all those good strategies of careful counting and number writing will be put to the test.  We also practice counting by 1's up to the date daily.  Practice careful counting at home often!

Our story today was super funny and had a surprising ending.  We are learning what it means to have an opinion and respect other's opinions.

At the end of the day we took a trip to the library and practiced word skills in the classroom until it was time to go home.

The class noticed some precipitation out at recess today; check the weather daily and help your student come prepared.

Blessings,

Mrs. Luoma

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