Thursday December 18th

 We're so close to the holiday break!  History has taught me that tomorrow is usually a chaotic day, especially with it be an early dismissal (finished at 2:10pm). So just in case I don't get to it tomorrow...Happy Holiday's to everyone this break.  I hope everyone has safe and enjoyable break.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again in January!

As for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop....we've been working on figurative language (Similes and Idioms) and we'll try making our own ridiculous Similes with the Simile Machine I created...should be good for some serious laughs.

Period 2 I'm hoping to get to the 'time bingo' game we never got around to yesterday.

Period 3 we'll stay outside for a little bit (Weather Permitting) and when we come in Mrs. River's Grade 5 class should be performing their own reader's theatres for us.

Period 4 is Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 we have a Holiday Craft we need to work on.  

Period 6 I have a few questions I need to go over the class with about the language of time (quarter to and quarter after) then I'll give them some free time.   

Wednesday December 17th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 - Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop-we'll read a story, looking for idioms...and deciphering what exactly they mean.

Period 2 -Writer's workshop - we'll be looking at our writing and trying to use some figurative language (e.g., Similes or Idioms).

Period 3 -Math - a game of 'time bingo' and an elapsed time worksheet.

Period 4 -music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 -we'll finish the Polar Express movie

Period 6 -I'm going to try knowledgehook again...then they'll have some free time.

Tuesday December 16th

 Happy Tuesday...

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 - Red light, read aloud, wordle, and we'll explore idioms.

Period 2 -Mr. Woolley for French.

Period 3 -Maybe outside?  Maybe not if it's still blacktop?  The field is apparently too icy.  Time Bingo when we come in.

Period 4 -finish invitations/ more time work on Blooket.

Period 5 and 6 - Head to the library for the Grade 2 'country parade'.  Then when we come back we'll do some idiom inspired art...and maybe chill out to some Polar Express.

Monday December 15th

 Period 1 - red light, weekend round up, read aloud

Period 2 -we made up our own ridiculous similes (Mr. Cross' smile was as light as a feather).

Period 3 -we'll stay outside for 10 extra minutes then come in and do some more 'time' work.

Period 4 -we'll work on our party invitations, to calculate elapsed time.

Period 5 is gym.

Period 6 we'll have some free unplugged time and discuss Friday's comfy, cozy day.

Friday December 12th

 Here is plan for today:

Period 1 - Red light, read aloud, and an very fun fluency and expression activity that required us spinning the big wheel.

Period 2 we'll do some 'Simile' work...we will be Simile masters by the end of today.

Period 3 we'll play math/time bingo!

Period 4 we're going to use the chromebooks to design our own 'party invitations'.  The kids will be calculating elapsed time when designing their invitations (e.g., play laser tag from 2pm to 3pm = 1 hour)

Period 5 I have a STEM challenge for them that will test their knowledge of compression and tension in a fun way...making paper bridges...

Period 6 is gym with Mr. D.

Thursday December 11th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1-Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop...mini lesson on decoding similes.

Period 2-Writer's workshop, mini lesson on using similes in our writing.

Period 3-I'm hoping we can get outside to play in that snow today?

Period 4-Music with Mrs Haynes.

Period 5-We're going to do a quick experiment to find out why circular shapes are best to use for when working against compression.

Period 6-I have a bit of work to do on elapsed time...after that I'm hoping they can enjoy some free time. 

Wednesday December 10th

 Happy Snowy Wednesday.

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1-Red light, read aloud, and reader's theatre performances.

Period 2 -we'll do some quick work on syllables and predictions.

Period 3 -we'll have to go outside and play in the amazing snow.

Period 4 -is music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 -We'll head to the gym for the matinee performance of the 'arts showcase'...we'll see some of our classmates that are performing in the choir.

Period 6 -It's unclear how long the performance will take, but we'll spend the remaining time doing some unplugged free time.