Super Science Day

This morning we did Math.  In our Math Review we practiced our subtraction math fact strategy of Count on 1.  We learned about Problem Solving and then worked in groups of 3 to solve a problem.  Link thought that Math was really fun today and like problem solving.  Then we did Writing Workshop and we kept going with our How-Tos.  Lots of people have great things that they are writing about, and can teach people about.  Carly is writing about how to make cookies.  Then we did Reading Workshop and we are back to our regular schedule.  Omega loves reading books, so he always enjoys Read to Self.  Nadia is reading Harry Potter. After lunch we had music and got to play the harpsichord.  After recess we did science.  We put a blue ice cube in a cup of room temperature water and observed what happened.  Since cold water is more dense than room temperature water, the blue water from the ice cube sank to the bottom.

Razorback playing the harpsichord

Carly playing the harpsichord

Rolias, Bunny, and Flying Shoe during science--Hmmm?

N enjoying science

Great Measurement Day

This morning in Math we worked on measurment.  We found measurement benchmarks around the room.  Benchmarks are used in case you don't have a measuring tool.  Panda thought measuring was really awesome!  Next we did Writing Workshop and we kept working on our How-Tos.  Today we worked on our introductions.  Animal Hero thought it was fun because she likes writing.  Next we did Reading Workshop and we rotated through our stations.  Ms. K met with book clubs.  Flying Shoe finished writing his word sort on paper.  After lunch we did Read Aloud.  We are reading a new book called The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963.  Today Kenny found a new friend by accident.  His new is called Rufus and he is from down south, so he looks and talks different than all the other kids.  He talked about shooting and eating squirrels, which Kenny thought was strange.  Carly thought Rufus was wierd.  Next we did P.E.  In P.E. we played floor hockey.  Carly and Bunny were on the same team and were having a great time!  At the end of the day we did science.  We finished our experiment from yesterday and watched a few vidoes on the computer.  Horse Girl liked science because we got to watch some really interesting videos.  Omega liked it when the frog looked at us. 

Pictures!

We had a great Friday in Room 9!  Some of the highlights include:
*Noise Guy assembly this morning--Charlie the Noise Guy talked to us about how he can make all sorts of interesting sound effects with his voice.  Then he talked to us about the different types of clouds.  It was interesting and funny!!
*Reader's Theater--We have been practicing our scripts since before Winter Break and today we performed them for our first grade buddies.  Room 9 did a great job reading fluently, and we will be working on adding more expression for our next performance. 
*Computers--We did Xtra Math and Type to Learn today.
*Catch Up and Relish--We had fun playing games in our PJs.

Check out the last picture for a group shot of crazy hair day and PJs!

Katie, Emma, Amber Judy, Judy Amber, Ms. Bunny M, Starry Star 33, and Horse Girl

Room 9 playing 20 Questions on the day before Winter Break

Our previous Read Aloud book

Flying Shoe working on his Reader's Theater nametag

Ivy Blume doing Read to Self

Omega practicing his spelling words

Room 9--PJ and Crazy Hair Day

Crazy faces!!

Welcome Back!

This morning we started with Math Review and we had a new box about Geometry.  Ms. Bunny M thought it was fun!  Then we learned about Think Tank.  It is a fun way to do Challenge Math.  Panda thought it was fun.  Then we moved out desks.  Ms. K pulled out our sticks and then we got to choose a new spot, or stay in our old one.  Ms. Bunny M decided to stay in her old spot.  Today we voted for our E award.  Pajama Day and Crazy Hair Day tied!  We will get our reward on Friday.  Kit is probably going to do both!  Then we did Reading Workshop.  We started a new unit about the sequence of events and we also did Read to Self for 10 min.  Bunny abandoned a chapter book and started a picture book.  We learned about our new book called The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963.  We learned that it takes place during MLK, Jr.'s time.  Flying Shoe thinks some interesting things will go on.  Then we went to P.E.  We started floor hockey today!  Link thought it was amazing!  At the end of the day we talked about the blog and did wrap-up.  It was a good first day back!!

Terrific Tuesday

Today in Math we worked on travel problems in our workbook.  Nadia thought it was fun.  Then we worked on art.  We worked on things were were not finished.  Flying Shoe caught up on a project the class already did.  Today in Reading Workshop we read a new Time For Kids.  Then we met in Reader's Theater groups and found out our new parts.  Omega thought the Time For Kids was interesting.  Today in Read Aloud, the animals were having a dinner party and Tucker Mouse was dancing.  He knocked matches on the floor and accidentlently started a fire!  Gus thinks Mama Bellini will get rid of the cricket when Mario doesn't notice.  Then we went to P.E.  We did lunges with partners and played Pin Down.  Carly was sad because her team lost.  In Science we filled vials and syringes with water.  We will freeze them and observe on Thursday.  Link thinks the water will freeze and turn into ice.  Good day!

Musical Monday

Today in math we read a story about a family vacaction.  We have to solve problems about how many miles they traveled.  Dempsey thinks he'll be able to solve them no problem.  Next we went to laptop lab to do Writing.  Some people were waiting to get their story fixed by Ms. K, we did xtra math, or Type to Learn.  Razorback did Type to Learn.  During Reading Workshop we got new Reader's Theater books.  Emma is in the Our New Home group.  Today in Read Aloud, Chester had a party with his friends.  Chester got his house all clean for the party.  Horse Girl thinks Chester is going to find another new friend.  In Music we had Talent Day.  Flying Shoe thought the audience were good listeners.  At the end of the day we did Art catch up.  Some people were done, so they did a reading, writing, or drawing choice.  Judy Amber helped file kids art into folders.  At the end of the day Emma shared her VIP poster. 

Picture update!

Amber Judy working on math

Kit working on math

Bigfoot coloring in squares on the E

Magic Koopa doing Read to Self

Animal Hero

Rolias

Ms. Bunnny M and Judy Amber doing Read to Someone

Carly doing Read to Self

new Reader's Theatre groups meeting with Ms. K

Starry Starr 33, Kit, and Ivy Blume doing their jobs

Razorback and Gymnastics Suit

Horse Girl doing her job

Terrific Tuesday

Today in Math we worked on Distance Riddles.  While people were working in their workbooks, some people practiced math facts on xtramath.  Link thought it was easy.  Then we did Writing Workshop and we went into the laptop lab.  Some people kept working on their stories and some people worked on revising.  Judy Amber finished typing her story just in time, and thought it was fun!  Then we did Reading Workshop.  We sorted our words and wrote them on paper.  Starry Starr 33 thought it was pretty easy.  Today in The Cricket in Times Square Mario got Chester Cricket at house in Chinatown.  He also got a bell as a gift from the Chinese man.  Ash thinks Tucker Mouse might want to share his new house with him.  Then we went to P.E.  We played musical hula hoops.  Panda thought it was really fun!  At the end of the day we did Science.  We watched what happened when we put vials of cold and hot water into cups of room temperature water.  Dempsey learned that cold water goes down, and hot water goes up! 

The winners of our Gumball Reading drawing were:
Village Books Certificate--Starry Starr 33
Mallard Ice Cream Certificate--Ash
Arne Hanna Swimming Certificate--Magic Koopa
Gourment Scented Pencil--Bigfoot
Gelato Certificate--Ms. Bunny M