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****OURSHININGSTARS****
The Character Word for the month of December is generosity. Generosity means unselfish in giving or sharing.Generosity is a very important character trait that helps others.
Everyone in my class is a SHINING STAR. I am thankful for the opportunity to teach and be part of your life's journey. Have a wonderful and safe Holiday Season!
Week of Dec. 7- Dec. 11
We need the following items for our classroom. If you can help donate any of them, we would be very grateful:
Rabbit Food-" Kaytee Fiesta Max Rabbit Food"- available at pet supply store
Guinea Pig Food- "Kaytee Fiesta Max Guinea Pig Food"
Kaytee Timothy Hay- available at pet supply store
Aspen Bedding and Litter- available at pet supply store
Addition/ Subtraction Facts: I have noticed that some children are not recalling their facts as fast as they should. The children should be reviewing their basic addition and subtraction facts to 12 with flash cards at home each night. You can go to www.edu4kids.com. This site is a great way to review all of the addition and subtraction facts. Once you are there, use the menu at the top and go to Flash Cards-easy-addition (subtraction; addition/subtraction). Students can practice independently using this site. I have listed other sites that will help you practice under my favorite links. Try it out! Your child must be successfully master their addition and subtraction facts so that the transition into multiplication and division will run smoothly. I will be giving timed tests over their basic facts each week.
Gingerbread House Seasonal Project: On Wednesday and Thursday we will be making and decorating Gingerbread Houses. We would like to thank everyone for donating items, making icing, and volunteering to help us this week. Thank you for your support with this holiday activity!
**** Reminders:
1. All Lifetouch Pictures and money are due Friday, December 11th.
2. Please send in a wrapped $5.00 book by Tuesday, December 15th for our book exchange.
3. The Student Council sponsored CCA Angel Tree and Holiday Food Drive will be going on until December 16th.
Math
Topic 19:Time and Temperature
Time and Temperature Review
Topic 19 Test: Time and Temperature- Tuesday
Counting Bills and Coins
Counting Money (2 days)
Drop in the Bucket # 16-20- reviews 3rd grade math skills
Daily TEKS/ TAKS Reviews; Problem of the Day
English
Christmas Morning Cursive Poem
"The Mouse Before Christmas" powerpoint- fact/opinion Christmas Tree
Pencil Punch Angels
Stained Glass Window Creation
Reading
"Balto, the Dog Who Saved Nome" by: Margaret Davidson (narrative nonfiction)
It is winter in Alaska, 1925. The village of Nome has reported an outbreak of diptheria. The medicine must come from Anchorage- but due to fierce snowstorms, the only way to get it ther is by dogsled. A relay of teams is organized for the 800- mile trail. Near the end of the journey, the weather becomes so bad that the driver, Gunnar Kasson, must depend entirely on the instincts and intelligence of Balto, his lead dog. Treacherous ice forces a detour, but brave Balto leads the team all the way into Nome, sparing residents from a deadly epedemic.
Discuss elements of narrative nonfiction- tells a true story in time order; purpose may be to inform or entertain; may include opinions as well as facts.
vocabulary, problem/solution, drawing conclusions, vocabulary in context, make inferences, root words
"The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg
Science
Forces and Motion
Simple Machines Vocabulary Activity (2 days)
Gingerbread House Making
Gingerbread House Decorating
Social Studies
Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities, Graphing Coordinates on a Grid
Spelling
Unit 15 "The Vowel Sound in coin"- Test Friday
Writing
"Polar Express" Writing- Using "The Polar Express" Shadow Book, children will create their own stories based off of the pictures they see. This is written in 1st person using sensory words and vocabulary.
Wednesday : Spelling Packet, 100 Minutes, Flash Cards, Math WS: River Riddle
Thursday : Spelling Packet- study for test, 100 Minutes, Flash Cards, Math WS: Count Your Money (School Notes Ticket Bonus: Tell me the boiling and freezing point of water in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit. Complete this and receive 3 good time tickets.)
Friday: 100 Minutes, Flash Cards
Some Favorite Links:
Cat Stuff This site has everything you need to know about cats.
Houghton Mifflin Kids Place This is a great site for kids to help reinforce skills in reading, spelling, math, science, and social studies. Just click on the Kids Place link and choose the subject area. There are lots of fun games. Have a good time! :)
A Plus Math This is a great site for the children to practice their math skills. The children can practice their facts and have fun at the same time!
Enchanted Learning This is a great site featuring a wide range of activities for children.
The Eye The human eye gives us the sense of sight, allowing us to learn more about the surrounding world than do any of the other five senses. Learn about the eye at this site.
Zoobooks From Aardvarks to Zebras, you'll learn about the fascinating animals that share our planet.
Farm Animals Meet the people working on this real farm out in Colorado. Lots of animals and activities for you!
Multiplication Practice This is a fantastic site suggested by one of our class moms. This site allows you to practice your facts while having fun at the same time!
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