Archive for March, 2007

Our New Read-Aloud is The Indian In The Cupboard!

Mrs. Buck's update for March 30th 2007

We finished up our five senses collages and spelling activities in the morning.  Our Word Wall Wizard Word of the Day was:  “usually.”  We worked on author’s purpose, literacy centers, and our Easter Reports in our literacy groups.  Our spelling and selection tests followed.  After this, we worked on phonics and shared the things that […]

Five Senses Collages for Art Were a Blast to Make!

Mrs. Buck's update for March 29th 2007

Our morning began with spelling activities.  Our Word Wall Wizard Word of the Day was:  “until.”  Our sentences using this word were phenomenal!  After checking some homework and working in our literacy groups, we finished More Than Anything Else.  Booker must have been so proud of himself when he learned how to read.  We had […]

We Played Sparkle on a Wednesday!

Mrs. Buck's update for March 28th 2007

Our morning began with catch-up work on our Stations of the Cross booklets and spelling activities.  At library, we looked for Easter books.  Mrs. Devine read us two wonderful books.  After library, we checked our homework.  We had singing practice next, followed by some phonics.  Playing Sparkle and having a quick spelling bee was a […]

Did You Know That Sometimes You Are a Pronoun?

Mrs. Buck's update for March 27th 2007

After working with our map and spelling skills, we checked our homework.  Our Word of the Day was:  “unhappiness.”  It has a prefix and a suffix!  In grammar, we learned about pronouns.  Sometimes, we are even pronouns!  When we write about ourselves using “I” or “me,” we are pronouns!  These are fairly easy to find.  […]