Wow! It’s May
already! How did that happen? Time flies when you’re working with great second
graders like the ones in my class!
In Math, we began
learning about fun fractions. We read Eating Fractions and learned a fraction
jingle to help with the numerator and denominator. We also worked on splitting
halves with balloons and pennies. We watched two awesome Brain Pop Jr. videos
to help us too! The kids are doing really well with fractions so far! We also
got to use the Ipads today to play some fun fact games such as Math Bingo and
Dino Math, since we earned another 25 compliments! We have earned 125 so far
for the year! That is amazing!
In Science, we learned
more about interesting insects. We learned about the complete metamorphosis,
which is egg, larva, pupa, adult. We also learned about an incomplete
metamorphosis, which is egg, nymph, adult. We made some life cycle crafts to
help us. We also watched a video All
About Butterflies and Moths. We also read about them together and used a
Venn Diagram to compare them. We got to
experience what compound eyes are like by borrowing some special insect glasses
from Mrs. Siegel.
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In Writing, we wrote
a friendly letter to you about our week. The students are continuing to
practice adding more details to their writing. Look for their lovely letters in
their backpack folders today!
The whole school
attended a special volleyball game on Thursday morning for the 5th
graders and the teachers! The 5th graders won, but it was a good
time for everyone!
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Finally, the
insect reports are due on Monday 5/6. The insect test will be on Tuesday 5/7.
The students received a study guide to help them study.
Also, the field
trip money and slips are due Tuesday 5/7 as well.
I hope you enjoy
the weekend with your family!
-Mrs. Farrand J
