Friday, October 29, 2010

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Spelling High-Frequency Words

We have been practicing reading in a 'snap' our high-frequency words (sight words - words recognized immediately by sight). Today, we again practiced spelling our high-frequency words with a practice quiz.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Mem Fox Celebration Day

We finished our author study of Mem Fox with a fun-filled day of activities. We interviewed a teacher in Australia via Skype and learned more about an authentic Aboriginal didgeridoo. In the classroom we did some arts & crafts, learned more about the boomerang, and read other stories by Mem Fox.

Friday, October 22, 2010

A 'Booming' Mem Fox Day

Learning about boomerangs during our Mem Fox Celebration Day.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

How Many On My Plate?

Working on our combinations of 9 with peas and carrots.