This week we learned about how germs spread and how to (hopefully) stay healthy during the cold and flu season.Students learned how to sneeze and cough so that they spread as few germs as possible. We also talked about washing our hands before we eat and after we think we have come in contact with germs. The class was very interested in this topic! In addition to that, we had some interesting discussions about WHERE food comes from. We discovered that all the food we eat comes from either a plant or an animal-even chocolate and cake! The students were amazed at this discovery and learned a lot about HOW things grow. These discoveries will help us when we continue to learn about nutrition next week. Also next week we will focus on the vowel A. We will talk about both the long and short sound that this letter makes as well as learn about the word families 'at', 'am', 'ap', and 'an'. Students will practice making many new words just by adding a letter or two to the beginning of these word families. During the week we will continue to put our writer's workshop into place as well as revisit the 4 square method of writing when we recall facts about alligators. Next week you will be getting an email about a special snack challenge we will have at school....we hope you all are inspired to particpate. It will be a great way to expand on your ideas for healthy snacks at school!
This is the season that we all tend to reflect and be grateful for the things that we have. I know that I have MANY things to be thankful for including two wonderful children of my own, a supportive family, friends who care about me, my health, and a husband who sends me roses to school just to thank me for supporting him! :) But I also never leave off my list how thankful I am that I work at May Watts School. May Watts is a unique place that has teachers that work really hard to help each child reach their potential, that has wonderful parents who support their children both in and out of the classroom, and children that are driven by wonder and amazement. This is a place where I am happy to come to everyday and feel lucky to be surrounded by people (and children) who inspire me to be the best I can be. I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the extra days off with your family and friends!
