Eggs and Measurement

Just a friendly reminder...
Your child needs four eggs filled with small treats (no food) for tomorrow.
Your room parents have sent out reminders, so I am just following up with a little reminder.  I know we all have Spring Break on our minds.
:)
Thanks again!


The kids enjoyed their measurement math stations today.  We are learning about measuring using standard and non-standard units of measure.  
Ask your child what he or she measured with and how it worked. Please measure at home. :)
We are discovering that rulers and yard sticks seem to be the most accurate.

This week we enjoyed reading the ODD EGG.  The children were tasked with writing about an egg that hatched and using an extended sentence to describe what popped out and its attributes.  They used some really creative words.

 Today we read Knuffle Bunny and worked on retelling the characters, setting, and events.  
It is so nice to see so many students retelling with details.
At home please encourage retelling.  This is a great way to check to see if your child is understanding what they are reading.  

You will be seeing more and more formative assessments coming home in your child's folder for reading and writing.  Please take time to celebrate their great work = STARS and to work on their STAIRS. 


Did you love their Super Hero writing?  I really enjoyed working with them on this Saturday School activity.  It was during this time that we were talking about setting goals.  I am using Growth Mindset language more and more with our kids.  When they say, "I can't do that."  "I say I can't do that yet."  Instead of saying, "Good job!" We are saying, "I like the way that you retold the characters names." 
If you haven't heard about Growth and Fixed Mindsets check out this site.  I love this site not only as an educator, but as a parent. I would also love to chat via our class blog about MINDSET.  Please post any comments or questions you have. 
http://mindsetonline.com/changeyourmindset/firststeps/