April Academics

Greetings Parents and Family!

            This week and last, we have been learning about farms as it relates to the food we eat every day. We started by reading books about chickens, pigs, horses, and cows then we moved into vegetables. Children have been excited to share their own experiences visiting farms or growing food at home. Last week, we worked to build farm animals from colorful paper shapes (similar to something they did in math in March), then they wrote about why that animal was important for farms or for their own lives. These pieces of art are out on our bulletin board in the hall; feel free to stop by and take a look!

            In Math, we learned two new games last week to help us write equations and expressions. We practiced this with the help of two sided beans and unifix cubes. While we initially took our time learning these games, the students have gained independence while working with them this week. I am always impressed to see them focused and engaged in math games writing real equations.

            While Math has been changing, Reading has kept up the same routines. Children are engaged in independent reading, partner reading, or working in small groups with a teacher. 

Writing has taken on a new direction in the shape of persuasive writing. We have been seeing problems, thinking about solutions, and then writing for change. Last week we worked to add reasons and try out new formats like songs, announcements, or letters. This week we’re working to write about a new topic… FARMS! While we begin writing about the problems farms face, we will write letters to persuade others to help farms.

            Perhaps the most exciting part of the week for many students would be the plays that took place this Tuesday! Two groups of students performed Jack in the Beanstalk and The Zax during Literacy Swap. This was a long rehearsal process for the students, but they did an incredible job! We will be watching this performance as a class, so be sure to ask your child about the plays!

            Also, be sure to ask your child about the plants growing in our classroom! We see more and more of our seeds sprout every day.

Stay Healthy!

Jacob Houde