Archive for February, 2007

Our New Cycle of Centers is Exciting!

Mrs. Buck's update for February 20th 2007

Our Tuesday began with a new chapter in spelling.  This week we will work with more words containing “r” controlled vowels.  Our Word of the Day was:  “sometimes.”  We were so excited to begin our new centers.  Ask us about the Contraction Contraption and Guess Who Writing.  In reading, we explored our new vocabulary for […]

Who Is Important in Your Life?

Mrs. Buck's update for February 16th 2007

Our Friday morning began with some Valentine’s Day word problems and Spelling Activities. Our Word Wall Wizard Word of the Day was: “something.” After reviewing our homework, we worked in our literacy groups. Our spelling test and selection test on One Grain of Rice followed. Working with capitalization helped us […]

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Mrs. Buck's update for February 15th 2007

Due to a snow day on the “real” Valentine’s Day, we enjoyed this special day today, February 15!  Our day began with a two hour delay, which made for an interesting morning.  We worked on some fun Valentine’s worksheets and some spelling activities.  Our Word of the Day was:  “school.”  After working with our literacy […]

Learning the Tricky Nines Is So Much Fun!

Mrs. Buck's update for February 12th 2007

A new chapter in spelling filled with contractions started off our day! Our Word of the Day was: “right.” After working in our literacy groups, we explored the importance of following directions in order in our Reading Practice Book. Be sure to ask us about the new Mystery Student. Our […]