Brain Breaks!

Over the course of the day, our brains work a lot. Often, I say to the students, "Your heads look huge because of how big your brains have grown today!" To help with focus and getting us back on track for learning, we give our brains a break by doing some singing, stretching, dancing, relaxing and other fun stuff. GoNoodle.com is one of our favorite websites to use. Here is a snippet of one of our Brain Breaks from today. I love hearing the singing and seeing all the sweet dance moves!

Halloween Party Fun!

We had a great time at our Halloween party! Thanks to all the parents that helped by volunteering to come to the party and another thank you to all the parents that sent in goodies! You can tell by the pictures that we all had a great time :) I only wish I'd gotten a pic of me in my Miss Frizzle costume. It was quite the hit!

This Week

Your kiddo may have told you, but my husband, son and I just purchased our new home on Monday. The kiddos were so excited when I showed them a picture.  I had fun talking with a few of them about how my house is similar or different to their house. It was fun!

Math: In math, we are learning all about ADDITION!!!! There are a ton of fun YouTube videos on different strategies to help us add quickly. Click any of the links below for some fun ways to reinforce the strategies we are learning.
Double Number Song
Doubles 1-5
Doubles 6-10
Near Doubles/Doubles +1
Counting On  
Make 10

Reading: In reading, we will be finishing up Wizard of Oz and comparing and contrasting characters, as well as discussing how they changed throughout the story.

Writer's Workshop: We are continuing to work on our personal narratives by editing, revising and adding our best illustrations.

Phonics/Spelling: We will be learning how to read and write words that begin with the -nk and -nt blends at the end. Don't forget that you can have your child head to www.spellingcity.com/mrswalleman/ for some fun ways to practice their words for the week!

nk:  think     skunk     plank     drink     blank     rink
nt:  absent     tent     bunt     went     front     ant