We had a very busy week last week. We began our Bridges Math study of penguins by making "penguin passports." The children loved using their imaginations while learning about the location and climate in Antarctica and then writing about what they would need to take along on our trip there. To give the children a sense of just how cold 30 degree water is (the average ocean temperature in Antarctica in the winter) and also to practice reading a thermometer, we conducted a science experiment involving water, ice, and many cold fingers! Your children all agreed that they would not want to swim on our trip! As we move forward in our studies, we are researching all of the different adaptations of penguins that make it possible for them to survive in this icy, rocky land. We will also compare penguins heights and weights to our own, while we continue to practice computation through our travel games.
Another highlight of our week was meeting our fifth grade reading buddies! Each first grader was matched up with one or two fifth graders. We will be meeting with Mr. Rochleau's class about once or twice every two weeks. During this time, students will share reading and other activities.
Getting back to the topic of winter weather...thank you for helping your child remember to bring boots, hats, mittens, and snowpants. We do go outside for recess everyday to get fresh air and exercise and this week's forecast is predicted to be cold, indeed!
Thank you for sharing your first grader with me and as always, please contact me with with questions or concerns.
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