Do you have action figures (anything will work, in fact the more variety, the better) that you have in a box for a charity? Are you considering cleaning out a toy box? If so, our class would love your action figures. We are going to do a STEM activity and it requires action figures. If you any action figures that you aren’t using, please send them in with your student.
Our crayfish arrived this afternoon. We will be exploring their behavior, habitat, and structure over the next couple of weeks.
On Friday, we will work a STEM activity that will tie into the Superbowl. If your student would like to bring in a snack, they are welcome to. Also, if you would like to send in snacks for the class, I’m sure they would love them. Pretzels and chips are great ideas. (No nuts, please. We have allergies to nuts and pineapple).
We worked on Cheez-It area problems today, and after solving questions using square Cheez-Its, they ate the fruit (or cheese) of their labor. This is a great strategy for helping students understand area at home as well.
Next week we will begin working to gain a better understanding of Black History month. Much of the work we do will be centered around the contributions African Americans have made to our country and to our world throughout history. Make sure to ask your students about what they’ve learned!
Ms. B. in Class 