Happy 2-hour early dismissal Friday!!

The kids have really been wound up this week - I think it's all the rain and not being able to go outside... hopefully this weekend will be beautiful and they can get outside!

Here's what we'll be doing next week:

Language Arts: We're starting a new unit called "Characteristics of Short Stories". This is definitely one of my favorites. We'll be discussing Fables, Fairy Tales, Tall Tales, Folk Tales, and Legends. Our class will be starting with Tall Tales. We'll be enjoying tales such as Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, and John Henry. We'll be using our "Before Reading", "During Reading", and "After Reading" strategies that we've been learning about.

Math: My math class will be starting a unit on graphing. Don't be surprised if your child comes home with homework to gather data to graph.

Word Study: This week we'll be working with ch/tch sounds in words.

Science: Next week will be our first week with Science. We'll be doing a unit called, "Chemical Tests". The students will be doing experiments with different chemicals (safe ones of course!). At the end of the unit, they should be able to tell what the chemicals are.

Speaking of Science, the Science Fair forms just went home for your child to complete if he/she is interested in entering.

Starting next week I'll be posting pictures on the blog. I feel so bad I haven't done that for you yet!

Have a wonderful, relaxing weekend.

Until next week,
Mrs. Humerick