A Prayer for Thanksgiving Day

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Some Needed Words of Wisdom...

 "Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment."

  -Lao-tzu

Reflection: 

"There are so many things to learn in this life.  We spend years in school studying algebra and history, science and literature.  All of this is fascinating, and helps us to grow.  And yet, when you know yourself, you know everything.  It all becomes so simple.  We can see the connections, we can feel the balance of it all.  Garner wisdom from books and teachings, and also, look within". 

By: Lissa Coffey

   

What's Going On In Primary?!

NO WAY! They have done ALL that?!

I have been very remiss in my blogging as of late, so wrapped up in my classroom that I felt it was time to pause and summarize some of the great things that we have been doing here...

August and September (in a glance)...
We started the year off at a running pace.  Reviewing all the skills we had learned and practiced over the summer.  We covered our first chapter in Math which had us practicing ordinal numbers and addition. In reading we read Junie B. Jones First Grader At Last and Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth.  We compared and contrasted how the character of Junie B. evolved (or didn't).  We also examined story structure discussing plot, problem/conflicts, and main idea.  In small groups we read more and worked on character charts and problem/solution graphs.  Science and Social Studies we accomplished a lot as well, learning about the scientific method and Citizenship, Laws, and Rights.

        

October...
We continued right on learning at lightening speed, nothing can slow these bright little owls down! We read stories One, Zero, Ivy and Bean, Spookley the Square Pumpkin, and Alvin Ho to name a few.  While reading we examined author's purpose, the moral of a story, and how to be GREAT friends. 
In Math we began adding with multiple addends and double digit numbers.  We continued to work on word problems and then moved on to subtraction and graphing.  
In Science we learned more about the weather and clouds.  Social Studies we learned more about the United States and our founding fathers.   

    
  





November...
This month is proving to be just as busy, fun, and productive as the others.  We finished the chapter book Alvin Ho which we had started at the end of October.  For the last week few days of November we will be reading books with a theme of gratitude and giving.  We will be making art to demonstrate our learning and continue using the many graphic organizers we have already been introduced to to demonstrate our learning.  
Math we are wrapping up with Subtraction with subtraction word problems while other students are continuing to work on graphing, tallying, and data collection.
Social Studies we have been learning all about the Wampanoag and Pilgrims.  We have been lucky enough to take virtual field trips of the Mayflower,  a Wampanoag Village and a Pilgrim community.  We have been discussing the differences of each group of people and their struggles.  It makes us truly appreciate all that we have now!
Science we have been learning about our planets.  We have recently concluded our study of the Sun, and before that we had been learning about our Moon.  
It will continue to be a learning adventure that both excites and enriches us.

A Little Math Humor...