This week in math we continued working with doubles. We watched a Youtube doubles song and then the children played a partner game. The idea is that the doubles facts will become automatic and then they are able to apply that knowledge to more complex equations such as 9+8 (8+8=16 +1=17). Science this week has focused on the seasonal changes of plants, animals, and people. We did a variety of activities focusing on temperature, hibernation/migration/adaptation, evergreens, and seasonal attire. Crestfest was a lot of fun and so many children were recognized for their accomplishments! I love the participation and student creations. Congratulations to our class winners! We had a very special guest reader for this month...the children were so happy to see Mrs. Mckinney again! The Richmond Symphony came to our school on Friday! The children had so much fun dressing up as a series character! Can you tell who we are?
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For morning meeting on Wednesday the children watched a video of a celebrity reading a powerful children's book called White Socks. It is about a little African American girl who thought she could drink from a water fountain that said "Whites Only" because she wore white socks. Later in the week we continued reading a Jan Brett story called Berloitz the Bear. The children worked on story elements such as characters, setting, important details, and the problem/solution. To end our unit on fractions, the children did a review game on the Promethean board. On Friday we started working on adding doubles. While the children are only expected to know their doubles to six, we practiced this "rap" that goes higher. You may notice them singing it at home after we practice it more. :)
The children were happy Friday was not a half day because we were able to have Flashlight Friday! It truly is such a magical day of the week. We have a surprise! The children will be publishing their own book about kindness. The publishing kit arrived on Friday, but the book will not actually be published until March. I will be sending order forms home in the next couple weeks if any of you would be interested in buying our hardback class book. No pressure to buy because it will be published regardless of purchases. I plan to purchase two, one for the classroom and one to donate to the school library. The children are so excited to become authors and illustrators!
We had a great first week back at school and the children were very excited about the impending snow. :) In January, I enjoy doing a week of shared reading/writing experiences about penguins. The children really like learning about them. We focused mainly on nonfiction literature. Monday we worked as a class to complete a KWL chart about penguins. KWL stands for K (what the children already know), W (what the children want to learn), and L (what the children did learn). The book focused on Emperor penguins, but did include other types as well.
We watched a Brainpop Jr video about fractions. We worked with "fraction pizzas" and did a Promethean board activity for equal parts.
Mr. Lacy came and did a lesson with the children about the tools people need for various careers. As always, the children enjoyed his visit.
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Mrs. StearnsWelcome! This is my fourth year at Crestwood and my 15th year of teaching. I love the families at Crestwood! I received my undergraduate degree from Longwood University and later received my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in ESL. I am married and have a five-year-old daughter. I also have two dogs and one cat. When I am not teaching you will find me camping, reading, or going fun places with the family. Archives
June 2017
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