One Monday

This week we have been hard at work and play! We are fully immersed in our study of Egypt and have been learning about its rich history. The children have been fascinated to learn about all the things that originated in Egypt, including paper, ovens, balls, and checkers! Next week we will begin constructing sarcorphagi out of check boxes, mummies out of clothespins, and pyramids out of oak tag! Children will write about what kinds of things would be important enough to them to bring to an afterlife, and include these in their pyramids. If you haven't already done so, please send in an empty checkbox in for your child to use. Also, I have been told that it is very difficult to find non-"Dots" sugar cubes. I will do some investigation this weekend and try to find the traditional sugar cubes!!:)

Students have been working with Mrs. Donahue in technology to bring our version of "One Monday" to life. (Remember the challenge Mrs. Gangi's Kindergarten class gave to the school to continue their work? If not, ask your child!) After writing about what happened on a farm on a very hot week, Mrs. Donahue is helping us to use "green screen" technology to tell the story. We will post the finished product soon!

In Math, students have been diligently practicing their multiplication facts. This can be very difficult. Please continue to support this learning at home. Also know that children have access to a multiplication board and blocks when working through these problems at school.

Next week we will begin a fun writing project using potatoes! Stay tuned . . .

Have a wonderful weekend!

:)Lee