We are learning that good listeners remember several details from a story. This week we will discover this works the same for Bible stories, informational texts, math and science. Our class is practicing detail recall in every subject.
This week in Bible we will study the Easter story. We used Resurrection Eggs today to note several details that happened to Jesus before and after the cross. Later on today, our class will go through stations of the cross with their 8th grade friends. It will be a time to learn more interesting details about the Easter story. I hope you have time to talk about Easter with your child at home this week. They will be excited to tell you about all the details they know.
In math we are moving into our new chapter on addition. Everyone is finding that strategies we used earlier in the year continue to aid us in being accurate with numbers.
We will be finishing up our study in digraphs and move on to practicing letter blends and endings. Each study in phonics helps us to read and spell better. In our reading unit we are learning about patterns in nature. We have been comparing informational texts and recalling details.
Science has been lots of fun since we began our unit called, "Push, Pull, Go". Students are working with a lab partner and constructing ramps and swings as they experiment to understand how forces affect motion. Each student is keeping their observations in a science notebook.
I love this time of year; we see new life and growth all around us. So too, we see our class becoming more independent and confident in every way. One of the many joys of teaching is to experience each student as they grow.
We are blessed,
Mrs. Luoma
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