Math: 3D Solid Figure Attributes

In Math, we have been discussing 3D solid figures and their attributes. We are really focusing on the new vocabulary: vertex/vertices, edges, faces, and base. I pulled out the wooden blocks and had students point to and count the number of vertices were on a cube, or to count the number of faces that were on a rectangular prism.

Afterwards, I allowed them to use this knowledge to build towers. They found that they had to look at the size of the face on each block to see which would be the best for the base. They really enjoyed this hands-on learning activity.

Afterwards they were allowed to work with a partner to see who could build the tallest tower for a little competition. Each set of partners could choose any 10 blocks. Those who chose small blacks found that they could not build a tower that was as high as partners who chose longer blocks.

Here is a picture of the tower that me and my partner built.

Reading: Creating Fairy Tale Characters

During Reading we talked about the characteristics of fairy tales and how there are usually two types of characters: good and evil. As an extension, I had different types of activities that my class could choose from in order to make fairy tale characters. Some chose to make puppet shows, posters, venn diagrams, etc. I also had play dough available for them to use so that they could build characters and have them create a small reenactment. Here are some of the make-believe creature that were created.

 A snowman and a ninja.

 A knight and a princess.

 Some snakes and creatures.

A drill.

The class was so creative and had great story plots. It was so much fun to hear them in their pretend play while using their new vocabulary.

Writing: Singular & Plural Nouns

The major objective in Writing this week was for students to be able to name and write using singular and plural nouns. We created a chart of singular and plural nouns to help students understand that you typically just as an "s" or "es" to most nouns to make them plural. We did not really discuss in too much depth that sometimes you have alternate spellings or how some irregular nouns change (ex, mouse, mice, foot, feet).

The students practiced writing their own singular and plural nouns on the dry erase boards. Then they had the chance to write in their journals using both singular an plural nouns.

100th Day of School!

Today we celebrated the 100th day of school! The class was so excited to see the fun poster that we had hanging in our entryway.

Some of us created shirts with 100 items on them.

Here is the group of kids who brought in 100 items to share. We had pennies, legos, toys, beads, popcorn necklaces, and numerous other 100 day items. So fun to see the creativity.

 We did rotations during the afternoon. In my class we watched a short video of people. They said their age for the camera. It was cool watching how people age. Then we discussed the characteristics of elderly people. I showed them a few pictures I found on the iterate and then they had materials to create themselves when they are 100 years old. Pretty fun for all!

Math: Playdough 3D Solid Figures

Today my class created their own 3D shapes using playdough. They really enjoyed this activity and I heard a lot of vocabulary being used in their conversations. 

After they build cones, cubes, spheres, and cylinders, I allowed them to create their own shapes. 

Wear RED for Heart Health

Students wore red today to support heart health awareness.

Math: 3D Solid Figures

During Math this week we continued our focus on 3D solid figures. After we had several days of learning about cubes, cylinders, cones, and spheres, we went for a walk around school to find 3D shapes. The kids brought their Math notebooks and our set of iPads to capture pictures of the shapes we found.