Researchers at Work!

Dear Families,

Please look for your child's conference confirmation in their take home folder today.  I did my best to accommodate all requests. If your scheduled time does not work for you, please let me know as soon as possible.

During Writer's Workshop, we have been working on a short-focused research project on landforms and bodies of Water.  Last week, the children learned how to use an online resource called Kids Info Bits.  This week each child chose either a landform or body of water to research.  Using a research planning guide, children read online books and looked for information about their research topic. Ask your child about it!

This week in Farm to School we learned how dinosaur kale is related to broccoli and cauliflower and learned about the important nutrients it provides our body.  We helped break down the kale using a food processor and made kale smoothies.

Just a reminder that next week is Miss McMorrow's solo week of teaching!  The children have done a wonderful job of being respectful, mindful and cooperative as she has slowly taken over teaching responsibilities.  I reminded the children today, that next week they would not be seeing me in the classroom next week. 

Other Things to Ask Your Child About:
~One Tiny Turtle
~Maps
~Time to the hour and half hour
~Using context to build knowledge of unknown words

Have a great weekend!
Katie