Friday October 29th

Sorry I wasn't here yesterday...I know all three of you were worried!

Here is today's plan.

Period 1 we started the day by doing this red light activity...we did some of the problems in this haunted house.  https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/starter_October31.asp

Period 2 was reader's/writer's workshop.  Students got to choose.  I worked with some of the kids that needed a little help with subtraction at the blue table.

Period 3 and 4 we had a nice little mask break then we watched Scooby Doo -Zombie Island.  Very Scary...(not really that scary).

Period 5 Mr. Butt has them for library/tech.

Period 6 we'll hold onto the computers and play some of the Scooby Doo games I've found that I posted on Google Classroom.

I hope everyone stays safe and has a terrific weekend.

Wednesday October 27th

Finally...no rain!  

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 I had the kids attempt to solve a puzzle using Roman Numerals.  Then we had reader's workshop and we focused on trying to say engaged by using comprehension checks.

Period 2 is French with Mr. Woolley (actually Mr. Woolley this time)

Period 3 and 4 we'll stay out for a bit, get a mask break.  Then we'll come in.  We'll look at 3 digit subtraction with regrouping.  Then we'll jump on the chrome books and try our hand at some questions on Prodigy.

Period 5 is Writer's workshop.  We'll talk about making connections to our writing, even when we're away from our writer's notebook.  

Period 6 we're going to have a calm down/mindfulness period.  We're going to talk about some of the things we can do when we need to calm down.

Tuesday October 26th

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1: Library/Tech with Mr. Butt.

Period 2 is Writer's workshop.  We're just going to talk about organizing our writing and just plain writing!  Getting words on paper.

Period 3 and 4 is math.  I'd love to get outside for a mask break, weather permitting.  Then we'll continue to work on 2 digit subtraction with regrouping.  We'll do this work and if we finish, we'll play this game.  

Work

https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/subtraction/block-subtraction2_PVBST.pdf

https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/subtraction/subtraction-2digit-crayons_SUBTR.pdf

Game:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mi61qWLK0xyk7qQxIS1BSn0IdzRw6AMn/view?usp=sharing

Period 5 is our 'virtual field trip' to the RBG...we're going to learn all about pumpkins and parts of the pumpkin.

Period 6 is Gym.  We'll play some co-operative games like Skittles with whatever remaining time we have after our 'field trip'.   

Monday October 25th

 Here is the plan for this really gross and rainy Monday.

Period 1 we had a good brain teaser: https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/starter_October24.asp.  Then we shared the highlights from our weekend in weekend round up.  

Period 2 was Student choice, Reader's/Writer's workshop.

Period 3 and 4 is Art.  Tomorrow we have a 'virtual' field trip to the RBG.  We're going to learn all about pumpkins, so today's art is inspired by that!  We'll look at positive and negative space and attempt to make these pumpkins.

https://artprojectsforkids.org/how-to-draw-a-pumpkin-3-5/#positive

Period 5 we have the chromebooks booked for some prodigy time.  We're focusing on 2 digit subtraction, with and without regrouping.

Period 6 is music with Mrs. Haynes

Friday October 22nd

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 and 2 is literacy.  We'll do reader's/writer's workshop.  The kids will getting a chance to work in partners to read and write.  We'll try this outside.

Period 3 and 4 is math.  We'll do an Esti Mystery.  Then we'll look at subtraction WITH regrouping.  I've got a scavenger hunt set up in the classroom.  We'll watch this video and do the work:

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Buyaqe_L5-Y -

Work

https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/subtraction/block-subtraction2_PVBST.pdf

https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/subtraction/subtraction-2digit-crayons_SUBTR.pdf

Period 5 Mr. Butt has them for tech/library.

Period 6 we'll use as a finish up/clean up the classroom period.  

Have a great weekend.

Thursday October 21st

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 is reader's workshop.  Our mini lesson will focus on 'visualizing the text to help us focus'.

Period 2 is writer's workshop.  Our mini lesson will focus just on getting something down on paper (getting black on white).

Period 3 and 4 is math. First we'll do an Esti Mystery.  Then I'm just introducing the concept of subtraction.  We're going to start off real slow...no regrouping today.

Work

https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/subtraction/subtracting-2dig-noregrouping_NOBOR.pdf

https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/subtraction/math-riddle-horse-needs-doctor_ABGZT.pdf

Period 5 is music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 6 is gym.  We'll need it after being cooped up all day.  Hopefully begin ball handling in basketball...

Wednesday October 20th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 is reader's workshop.  We never got to the mini lesson from yesterday so we'll try again today.  Focusing on what 'engaged readers' look like.

Period 2 is French with...Ms. Wilson (rumour has it Mr. Woolley will be back next week)

Period 3 and 4 we have the chromebooks.  I've assigned some 3 digit addition questions on Math Prodigy.  

Period 5 is writer's workshop.  We'll focus on what to do when you're 'stuck'.  How to make a plan and move on.

Period 6 we'll look a little closer at photosynthesis and how plants use the sun.

Here is picture of our leaf rubbings from yesterday...they turned out great.

Tuesday October 19th

 Here is the plan for today...

Period 1 -Mr. Butt them for computers/tech

Period 2 is Reader's Workshop -we'll talk what 'engaged readers' look like.

Period 3 and 4 is art.  We're going to collect some leaves and do some rubbings...

Period 5 is writer's workshop.  Our mini lesson will focus on using mentor texts (reading) to help inspire our writing.

Period 6 is gym.  If the gym is available I'd love to start teaching the class the basics of basketball...focusing on ball handling/dribbling today.

**Special note** today is our good friend Esa's last day (for awhile) as he prepares for surgery.  We wish him a speedy recovery and can't wait to see him again when he's ready!  Good luck Esa!

Monday October 18th

 Here is the plan for today...

Period 1 and 2 - we'll do a fun little 'brain stretching' activity in the morning for 'red light':

https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/starter_October3.asp

Then we'll read aloud a chapter from the BFG.  After that we'll share the highlights from our weekends in 'Weekend Round Up'.  Then we'll do a quick writing activity about using all of our senses.  If the weather holds up, we'll go outside and try the same activity outside with partners.

Period 3 and 4 is Math.  Normally it's art, but I want to collect leaves for our art lesson, so we'll switch it to math today and do art tomorrow instead.  We're going to continue on with adding 3 digit numbers with regrouping.  

https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/addition/addition-3-digit-by-3-digit-with-regrouping_MRQUZ.pdf

Period 5 we might do science, or we might go outside to collect some leaves to get ready for tomorrow's art.  I'd also like to spend a little time tidying the room...and if we're lucky, some free time.

Period 6 is music with Mrs. Haynes.

Friday October 15th

 Happy rainy Friday!

Here is the plan today:

Period 1 and 2 is reader's writer's workshop.  The kids will pick to read or write and on Fridays they can do this with a partner. 

Period 3 is Math.  We'll do an Esti-Mystery then finish up the math work from yesterday (3 digit addition with regrouping).

Period 4 we'll finally do the science that's been haunting me all week!  We'll learn a little more about plants, specifically the process of photosynthesis.  

Period 5 they have Mr. Butt for computers/library.

Period 6 we'll keep it low key.  Hopefully finish up any outstanding work, tidy up the class room and enjoy a little free time before the weekend!  

Thursday October 14th

 Here is the 'plan' for today.

Period 1-Reader's workshop.  Mini lesson on asking questions to engage with the text.

Period 2 Writer's workshop.  Mini lesson is about making 'writing goals'.

Period 3 and 4 is mask break then Math.  We're still working on addition with regrouping.  We'll do a little math scavenger hunt in the classroom then hopefully get to this work:

https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/addition/addition-3-digit-by-3-digit-with-regrouping_MRQUZ.pdf

Period 5 is music.

Period 6 is supposed to be gym...but I think because of picture day we will have to do it outside.

-At some point we will be interrupted by picture day...who knows when?

Picture day tomorrow...

 Well we never got to science because we were all playing so nicely outside period 5...again!

I just wanted to remind everyone tomorrow is picture day.  Make sure you wear clean clothes and brush your hair...

Wednesday October 13th

 Another whacky switch day...even though it's Wednesday, we're operating on a 'Monday' Schedule.

Period 1 is reader's workshop.  We're focusing on most desirable/least desirable reading behaviours. 

Period 2 is writer's workshop.  We'll focus on setting 'dot goals' (if we can write to a dot we set before we begin).

Period 3 and 4 is math.  We'll have a mask break then use the chromebooks to continue conquering 'addition with regrouping'.

Period 5 we'll do the science from yesterday we never got to...

Period 6 is Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Tuesday October 12th

 Sorry I wasn't able to blog at the end of last week.

Both my kids were home sick.  Both have been tested and both are negative!

Here is the plan for today.

Period 1 we're going to do a little calculator challenge to start the morning.  Then we'll do our weekend round up.

Calculator warm up:

https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Using_A_Calculator.asp?Level=1

Period 2 is reader's/writer's workshop.  

Period 3 and 4 we'll do math after a healthy mask break.  We're looking at adding with regrouping.  We'll do this sort of work:

https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/addition/adding2digitsdog_ADDIN.pdf

https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/addition/shape-addition-2digit_AHYST.pdf

Period 5 Mr. Butt has them for library/technology.

Period 6 we'll hopefully do the science from last week (watch Magic School Bus' get Planted and answer questions)

Wednesday October 6th

 Here is the plan for today....

Period 1 we will finish our class read aloud, Sideways Stories from Wayside School and we'll have reader's workshop...mini lesson will focus on 'checking in with meaning'...to make sure we're understanding what we're reading.

Period 2 is French with Mr. Woolley.

Period 3 and 4 we have the chromebooks and we'll be doing some math games including prodigy...focusing on adding without regrouping...

Period 5 we have our Writer's workshop.  I'm hoping to play a little down by the bay and have the students make up their own rhymes.

Period 6 is Science.  We're going to continue to talk about the life cycles of plants and hopefully watch and episode of the Magic School Bus called, 'get planted'...that dives into photosynthesis.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6vejxv

Tuesday October 5th

 Fingers crossed for a less-wet sort of day.

Here is the 'plan' for today:

Period 1 - Mr. Butt for library/tech

Period 2 -Reader's/Writer's workshop - mini lesson focuses on retelling stories to jump back in...

Period 3 and 4 is math.  I'm hoping we'll get a nice mask break before we start our math.  We'll do a quick 'estimation mystery' before we start our lesson.  We're going to continue to look at addition...hopefully using the standard algorithm...without regrouping.  Like this:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-2nd-grade-math/cc-2nd-add-subtract-100/cc-2nd-add-100/v/adding-two-digit-numbers-without-regrouping

Period 5 is science.  We'll look at Plant life cycles.

Period 6 is gym.  Hopefully we can continue working on cooperative games...focusing on following rules and being good sports.

Monday October 4th

 Happy rainy Monday!

Hopefully we can outside for a little bit today...hopefully!!!

Here is the plan.

Period 1 I'll read aloud from Wayside School and we'll share highlights from our weekend.  

Period 2 will be reader's/writer's workshop (student choice).

Period 3 and 4 is Art.  We're going to be working on some Turkey pastel art.  

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1C6-PkLyLsRfvQbySbAxiQuOnnWWTRWPNmKc6_loZylg/edit?usp=sharing

Period 5 I'm hoping to do a little math...but if we're cooped up all day, I may have to change the plans to something a little less heavy.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1avOSUETiUs6-64zekIKdNb7xyCvcX3vf/view?usp=sharing

Period 6 Mrs. Haynes has them for music.

Friday October 1st

 Happy October!  

Here is the plan for today.

Period 1 we're going to do a seating change (I try and do it monthly).  Then it's reader's workshop...mini lesson focuses on keeping our eyes and mind in the book we're reading.

Period 2 is writer's workshop.  The mini lesson focuses on Stamina Mantras.

Period 3 and 4 we'll have a mask break and do some math.  We're going to do some more work on expanded form.  We'll play these games as a class:

https://www.quia.com/mc/279741.html

http://www.aaamath.com/B/g21d_px1.htm#section2

After that I"m hoping we can squeak in some math prodigy.

Period 5 is Mr. Butt for technology.

Period 6 is for finishing up any unfinished work.

Good luck to our cross-country team today!

Here are some pictures from our flower dissection the other day:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KYE8idArn2kwKDdRbVtF6ZM1D6FgBBlE?usp=sharing