We had a very exciting event happen in our classroom.  The caterpillars that Sarah shared with us became butterflies.  The children were so excited to watch them hatch out of the chrysalises.

Centers

Having Miss Pettey in the classroom means that center time is very busy.  While I worked with small groups on our USA fact books, Miss Pettey helped the children research New York City.  Some of the children even found time to make and test some paper airplanes at science center. 

Shared Reading

This week, we read books by the author Ezra Jack Keates.  While reading his books, we noticed that each book’s setting is a big city!  The children also noticed that he uses the same characters in each of his stories and torn pieces of paper in his illustrations.  With his books, we looked at elements of a story (especially the setting), punctuation, and short vowel words.

Math

The children finished making AABB patterns on their January calendars.  Once these were finished, we put the calendars in their math journals.

Theme

This week for theme, we started our discussion on New York State.  We compared the country and city aspects of this state and created a Venn Diagram to show the relationship.  After doing this, the children voted and chose to learn more about New York’s big cities.  After making this choice, they began their research on city life. 

Important Dates and Notes:

·        Please remember to send in an excuse when you child is absent!!!

·        Also, please remind your child not to bring toys to school.

·        Today is Graylin’s birthday!!

·        Tuesday, February 14 – Valentine’s party 11:00

·        Thursday, February 16 – Chick-Fil-A Night

·        Monday, February 20 – No School

·        Friday, February 24 - Celebration

Christopher and Ann Archer measure how far the airplane flew.