This week we jumped in with both feet...into the Antarctic Ocean, that is! Each child made a game called "Penguins On Board." You'll be able to play this game and four others when your child brings home a folder at the end of the unit with all five games! The unit focuses on measurement. As they learn about penguins, they measure a piece of string as tall as that particular penguin and compare their weights. This week they had to use a thermometer to make a cup of water exactly 60 degrees (the average winter temperature of the ocean off the coast of Florida.) They're so excited about penguins and the games and activities that when I announce the end of math they groan! We've been reading books about penguins and learning about Antarctica. Very exciting!
I sent home a Valentine list this week, but if you didn't receive one, email me and I can send you a list this weekend! I'm providing treats for this party!
I'm sending home a Reading Celebration form...every year during "I Love to Read Month" (February), we ask children to read and record minutes read for the week before February vacation. On the last day before break, we have an assembly planned and each form returned will be entered into a drawing for prizes! It's a fun and exciting time especially for first graders who've just discovered the joy of reading! I encourage you to help your child find time each day to read and fill out the form!
This week I'm sending some math homework to review time and on the back there are a series of questions about a money graph. At the bottom is a "challenge" question...this part is optional.
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