We have been working on adding descriptions, facts, explanations, and details to our "expert" information books. On Wednesday, February 19th at 6:00 pm, we will have an Expert Book Fair at EMES. Students will have an opportunity to share their "published" final drafts with their families and to talk about the process of creating these books.
Our class has been learning about magnets as part of our Forces and Magnets unit. Last week, students started their magnet posters. This week, we have been trying out different types of magnets, discovering what happens as they attract and repel, and learning about what types of materials are attracted to magnets. During this unit, we will learn more about scientific method and participate in several experiments that will take us through the various steps in the process.
On Friday, I led students in a movement activity, in which they worked with partners to move like magnets attracting objects. Partners took turns "being" the magnet and an object that a magnet would attract. We also shared our learning through a "circle pass" activity, in which each person shared the type of object they chose. I have created these movement lessons based on my previous work with a movement/dance specialist as part of the Words Come Alive course through St. Michael's College and the Flynn Theater. Our class has been using movement lessons throughout the year to incorporate kinesthetic learning into various academic areas, such as science and social studies.
On Friday, Ms. Arlyn joined us again for a Lego Robotics lesson. Students worked with their partners to build their new Lego robots. Each team had to chose which one of the three different design challenges that they would like to try for this next five week session.
During literacy time, our class read a book called Canstruction Creations that told us about the history behind Canstruction projects, how people design and create their structures, and how the project helps others by donating the cans of food to people in need. Our class is excited to participate in the Can-Struction competition at EMES next week. Please send in donations by Wednesday, January 29th.
Important Dates:
Monday, January 27th- Yoga with Amy (Cyrus' mom)- Please bring a mat if you have one.
Wednesday, January 29th- Can-Struction- See the EMES newsletter for additional information. Please send in donations by this Wednesday for this wonderful project to benefit the East Montpelier Food Shelf.
Friday, January 31st- Homework due date and Report Cards are sent home
Wednesday, February 19th- Expert Writing Fair for grades K-6
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