POD: Everyone hard at work!
This morning we came in and got straight to work. Our spelling words were 30, 40, 50, and 60, and our “Show, Not Tell” sentence was “She was a bad student.” We completed our Heggerty listening games and our maze before picking up where we left off in our writing program. Today, we reviewed subjects and predicates and focused on using capital letters at the beginning of sentences and punctuation at the end. Sentences can be tricky, but with practice, they’ll get easier!
In math, we continued exploring fractions, reviewing how to divide shapes into equal parts and how each piece represents a fraction of the whole. We also talked about classroom habits—like saying “That’s a great reminder!” instead of “I know!”—because learning is all about growing together.
Recess gave us a chance to enjoy some fresh air before our JMH reading mentors arrived. They brought new activities to help us strengthen our phonemic awareness skills, and everyone worked well in their small groups.
During PE, we started with a workout, checked our heart rates, and then moved into a few dance routines. We also had a little open gym time for basketball and extra dance practice.
After lunch, we logged into our Reading Park app, while Mr. McCallum worked on some student testing. In Social Studies with Ms. Doucet, we learned about sun cycles—where the sun rises and sets—and discussed what happens with the sun at this time of year. Ask your child what changes they’ve noticed!
When we came back to class, we read another chapter from School Days According to Humphrey. Humphrey was surprised to learn that his friend the frog started life as an egg! We also practiced our French color vocabulary, rehearsed our Halloween song, and wrote in our Book of Gratitude with the prompt: “I am grateful for…”
To end the day, we signed our home-to-school books, packed up, and reflected on a busy day of learning and fun.
Great work today, Cubs! Rest up tonight and come ready for another exciting day tomorrow.