Avid Readers
/The last few days we’ve been talking a lot about the habits of good readers. Good readers often carry books along with them on errands so they have something to do while they wait. Our Otter students pull out books to read while waiting in line, while waiting for shows to start, and during choice time. Avid readers often enjoy reading and discussing books with friends. In addition to individual reading time and guided reading groups, our readers also hear multiple read alouds each day. Teachers intentionally select a variety of genres and lengths of text for read alouds. Lately we’ve been focusing on science and history texts. We are loving the important conversations that naturally emerge as we discuss people and places in our history.
To increase our fluency with our math facts, we’ve been playing Knock Out, Clumsy Thief, and Dragonwood. These games encourage students to strategize and think about numbers flexibly, all while increasing their number fluency. This week Otters have also been taking math assessments about a variety of math topics. These paper math assessments will allow teachers to plan targeted, individualized math curriculum for the remainder of the school year.
During project time this week our artists have been creating three-dimensional flower art. This project was inspired by Morgan- what fun! Other artists are practicing their sketching techniques by drawing stuffed animals and other inanimate objects. Puzzles continue to be a popular center this week as well.
During outside choice time we’ve been practicing our hand-eye coordination as we play OgoSport. We’ve also been fine-tuning our jump roping skills, designing water pathways in the sandbox, and enjoying picnic lunches.
Engineering continues to be a popular activity at all times of day. Here are some of our latest structures…
