Tuesday, November 19

 Hi parents,

We had a pretty good day today.

In the morning, we learned about commas, and how to effectively use them in writing. There are actually a ton of different ways to use commas, so today, we just focused on "If", "When", and time-based sentences. For example:

"If you like Sylvster Stalone, you should watch The Expendables"

"When you go out, don't forget to lock the door"

"In the morning, I eat breakfast".

The students wrote their own sentences to practice.

This morning, we also used the Stamp Game (which has really emerged as the favourite) to solve 3-digit by 1-digit multiplication problems, using repeated addition. This material is great for building a foundational understanding of the multiplication algorithm.

In the afternoon, we did some science work with a big tray of dirt. The students took soil samples and use loupe magnifiers to look closely at all of the components - they observed roots, minerals, wood chips, dead plants, and even ants. Then, we used the same dirt tray to model the process of 'erosion' and how flowing water can change a landscape. 

We ended our day by reading Wish Tree.

Have a nice night,

Zac