The week before break was filled with Christmas books, songs, crafts and games! On Thursday a few moms (who are seriously wonderful!) planned a Christmas party for the students. There were lots of games and an adorable craft.
Christmas cake walk!
Ornaments we made in class
After the party we had a gift exchange. We did the exchange a little different this year. The girls and boys each made a circle. I then read The Grinch that Stole Christmas. Every time the word "Grinch" was said, everyone passed there present to the person next to them. It was fun to see what everyone got!
Enjoying the new presents!
Can't have Christmas without a mess!
All the students were seemed excited to come back to school after break! It didn't take long to jump right back into our schedule. As part of our new "Sea to Shining Sea" unit, we learned about mountains and volcanoes. Some highlight were making our own mountain range out of Play-dough, having a model volcano explode, and imagining we were gold minors who just discovered some gold (aka Rollos). So confession time: I didn't take any pictures this week! I think the students got into "school mode" quicker than I did! I promise to be more diligent next week!
We also have started something new this week! Since we have learned every letter sound in the alphabet, we are now working on letter blend! This week we discussed "sl", "sp", "gr", and "cl". This adds and extra challenge in reading, but also so many new words we are able to sound out!
We are also continuing with learning to add in math. The students are getting quicker and quicker with addition facts. The love playing a speed game with the facts, especially if it's boys versus girls!
Oh, we also had a new student on Thursday!
Meet Daisy! Daisy is a monster that helps us learn out letter sounds. When a student was absent on Thursday, Daisy graciously took her place for the day!
Coming up...
Next week we are learning about how Pioneers and Indians lived. We have a special guest coming in on Thursday,so be sure to ask your child about who visited out classroom!
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