During Writer’s Workshop we will be writing facts about the
holidays that we research. We will
record our learning in our Elf Around the World book. We hope to gain an understanding of different
traditions and cultural celebrations.
Reading Workshop:
In Reading Workshop we will be exploring holiday traditions
from around the world. This unit will
correlate with our Social Studies unit on Culture. We will learn about holidays in other
countries as we travel around the world with our elf.
Math:
In math we will continue our unit on Patterns. The students will create and extend patterns
with pictures, numbers and concrete objects.
The students will learn about even and odd numbers and how they are a
pattern. They will also identify rules
of patterns. For example a shape pattern
that is square, circle, square, circle is an ABAB pattern.
Social Studies:
We will continue our unit on cultural celebrations this week
with The Elf on the Shelf: Holidays around the World. Our very own Elf has been busy traveling to
different countries and reporting back to us what he learns about their holiday
traditions. We have been keeping track
of his travels on the map and in our Elf file book. Where will he go next?
Thank you!
*Simona Padurean
Reminders:
We have PE on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tennis shoes are required on these days.
We have Art on Tuesday and Music on Thursday.
Library is on Tuesday.
Please remember to send the red Take Home folder and reading bag back every day.
Dates to Remember:
December 13: Family Art Night
December 19: Winter/Holiday party
December 20: Polar Express Day
December 21-January 7: Winter Break
We need BOX TOPS! Please send any from home. We are in 2nd place right now!
