What are the Molecules Learning?
March 12-16, 2007

Math Workshop

• sorting and counting. coins (download this Money Power Point, created by my friend. It will help you review the coins and bills and what they are worth.)
• Counting by 2's and 5's
• Number Sentences (2+3=5)
• Addition Story Problems

Language Arts

• Long and short vowels: We changed the vowel sounds in our names and made some really funny names. Try it at home!
• Different ways to make the long \a\ sound \ay\ like in way and \a_e\ like in make and take
• Popcorn word: play
• Story Element: problem and solution
• Modeled Writing: we're writing stories with a beginning, middle and end. Be sure to check out the authors sitting in the Author's Chair.
• Read Aloud: Where the Red Fern Grows : A hunting hound found it's way into the city and into fight with other dogs. Torn up to the bone, he hide under the bushes. His name was buddy.

Social Studies

• National symbols

Science:

• Plant Unit: Seeds and soil (Soil: Brain Pop Jr)
• living and non-living
  

St. Patrick's Day / Taste of Green


Just a small portion of the green foods!

Our St. Patrick's Day celebration began with the discovery of "green foot prints" all over the room when the Molecules arrived. Where are those leprechauns hiding? Fiona's mom welcomed the Molecules as they entered with beautiful Celtic music played on her flute and Fiona's special art decorated the room. We enjoyed reading with our buddies, listened to an Irish tale, and then practiced the Irish Jig. Our day ended with a special event, Taste of Green. We invited our reading buddies to join us and taste different green foods. We then decided which food we thought was the most healthy and which food we liked the best. A graph was created that recorded the results. Thanks to Alison for sharing a special treat for everyone to take home and for the exciting green tinsel doorway! Click here for more photos.

Coming Up Next Week...

This new section will give parents highlights of what the Molecules will be exploring next week.

• Looking at different ways to the long \e\ sound: \ee\, \e_e\
• Planting: the roots
• subtraction story problems and number sentences
• non-fiction text: writing a "how-to" book.
• partner editing and revising
• looking at a graph and gathering information.
• practice telling time using a analog and digital clocks.
  

Chinese New Year Celebration: Alison and Sheree
Enjoy the photos.