Spring is Almost Here!

Wow, what a great week!  Last week the morning reading class had their first Skype session with Maine.  It was so exciting to see the children share their paragraphs about Ohio and listen to the Maine students share about their state.  We learned that Whoopie pies are great snacks in Maine.  We also learned that Milton Bradley is from Maine!  We will Skype again after spring break.

The afternoon reading group finished their Ohio paragraphs last week.  On Friday, they helped the first graders research about animals.  They worked really well with the first graders and helped them find many interesting facts about various animals.  We have a few pictures, which I'll post soon!

This week we will begin a new research project.  The children will choose their own topic to research and write about.  This project will continue after spring break.

We are head over heels for fairy tales.  Last week we read Cinderella.  At first many of the boys weren't too sure about reading a fairy tale but I think they have overcome this feeling and are starting to appreciate the stories!  Comparing and contrasting different versions of fairy tales are part of the new reading standards.

Below is a link for our homework this week: 

 Homework 3/15/13

Enjoy your spring break!!