In science, we are studying matter. In centers this week, the children will be collecting solid objects from the class, and describing the properties of these objects, including size, shape, color, texture, and smell. They will also be comparing the mass of these objects using a pan balance. We have discussed the three states of matter - solids, liquids and gases - and we will be learning more about these different states in upcoming weeks.
Learning about properties of matter goes very well with our math lessons: studying attribute blocks. The kids have had fun making attribute block "trains", adding blocks which change in one attribute, then two attributes. They really have to think about it. This week in math we move on to 3-dimensional shapes.
The children have written several poems - about their activities, and things in nature like the wind, clouds, and horses, to name a few. So far we have learned that poems have shorter lines than stories, and often include poetic language - comparing sheep to clouds for example.
We are reading Tomie de Paola's autobiography 26 Fairmont Avenue. Ask your kids about Tomie's reaction to his viewing of Snow White (in 1938 if you can believe it.) As you may know, Tomie lives in NH and is a wonderful children's author and illustrator.
Updates: We were sad to say good-bye to Jackie and Kaleigh who moved away before vacation. We are keeping in touch, however. This past week everyone wrote letters to the girls which I will send on to their new schools this week.
Thank you to Dylan and Paige for their contributions of new books to our class library from the book fair. Dylan's book is a fantasy about the tooth fairy, and Paige contributed a book with cool facts on amphibians.
A request: We have used up all our boxes of tissues, and are down to a roll of toilet paper. If you can help, tissue donations will be appreciated.
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