Welcome back and Happy New Year! We are given a fresh start every day, but there is something refreshing about the clean slate of New Year. The potential of what could be excites me, especially in our classroom! A couple notes to get us started in January:
- January is Handwriting Month! Students will be developing their handwriting skills each day during Bellwork. They will also be expected to handwrite for the majority of their daily work. February will be Typing Month!
- In Math, we are working on multiplying and dividing with decimals. Extra practice with these fundamental skills is encouraged. Check out my links for online practice sites, or have your child complete the Extra Practice Sheets.
- We are beginning a new unit in Science. We will be exploring electricity! If you have background knowledge in this area, I would love to have an expert or two make an appearance! We will be working with circuits and wiring lamps as a part of our exploration.
- In Language Arts, we are kicking off the year with an inquiry project focused on the question, "What is it like to be a newcomer to Canada?" Later on, we will tie Language Arts together with Science, reading the book, "City of Ember" by Jeanne duPrau. I am really looking forward both of these studies!
That's all for today! PS: Pics of our Smartie Party coming soon!
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