Call the Exterminator!

We have some super creepy crawlers invading the Jungle this week!  The Jitterbugs have been built and brought to life through a writing piece that the kids are wrapping up today.  Each student is writing a story about their individual Jitterbug and taking a photo with their bug.  Writing and photos will be on display next week, so be sure to check out the noteworthy authors when you visit for parent/teacher conferences.  Bugs are coming home today!  Be prepared!



Daily 2 Math

In a perfect teaching world, there would be plenty of time during the day for Daily 5 reading AND Daily 5 math.  However, with recesses, lunches, specials, and other subjects, we do not get as much time for these blocks as we would all hope for.  So, I have implemented a Daily 2 Math routine each week.  I usually use Monday's math time to introduce new skills/standards through whole group instruction.  Then, throughout the week, we visit our Daily 2 Math centers.  I try to get two rotations each day (Tuesday-Thursday) and assess the skills covered throughout the week on Friday.  Each week, students visit the various centers:

B: Buddy Games

U: Use the Computer

I: Independent Work

L: Learn about Numbers & Practice Facts

D: Do Math with Mrs. H

 

After a few organizational/procedural glitches, I have been pleased with the effectivenes and flow of our BUILD Daily 2 Math rotations each week.  I especially love how it allows for me to work with small groups of kiddos for extra practice or remediation.

 

 These students are practicing multiplication and division facts on a math website.

 

 This group is working with the number of the day.

 

 

 

 These boys are playing a Halloween multiplication game.

 

This pair is playing a division tic-tac-toe game.

 



Septeber Genre: Biography

We wrapped up our month-long study of biography/autobiography today.  All of the students' projects are turned in, and the students who chose the Dress-Up Day option did a fantastic job!  I was very impressed with their public speaking skills this early on in the school year!

 

Check out these famous characters!