Dolphin Digest

We were very busy in the Dolphin classroom last week. Our trip to Coppal Farm was fun. We learned some facts about salamanders as well as enjoyed meeting horses, chickens, and sheep in the barn. Our thanks to the parents who helped chaperone the trip!       

We continue to expand our knowledge of insects by reading nonfiction books and singing the "Cricket Rap" and "I'm an Insect". In Reader's Workshop, we have been learning strategies to better understand our books. This week, we will focus on "retelling" a story by using five fingers and words such as first, then, next, after that, and finally.  We have been practicing telling time to the hour. Ask your child if he/she remembers the difference between the length of the minute and hour hands. Also, what is an analog clock?

Friday was the perfect time to integrate science and social studies with the sailing of our homemade Columbus boats. Through prediction and observation, we learned what materials "float" in water.

This week, we will use our knowledge to predict whether other selected items will "sink" or "float".

We welcomed our first parents into our classroom last week, and we look forward to welcoming others soon. Thank you Mrs. Mulcahy and Mrs. McNeff!

Remember to send in your child's Moon Journal and Circle Notebook on Tuesday.

Thank you for your attention and support of your children!

Deb

Columbus boats

Coppal Farm Field Trip