Archive for February, 2008

What a Winter Wonderland!

Mrs. Buck's update for February 12th 2008

The Wonderful Word of the Day today was:  source.  What source do you find helpful when looking for information?  After working on spelling activities, we reviewed our homework.  During ILA, we worked in our literacy groups and started The Crowded House.  We really enjoyed reading a story that is a play.  It was fun!  After […]

Did You Know There Are Many Types of Maps?

Mrs. Buck's update for February 11th 2008

Our day began with our Wonderful Word of the Day:  solution.  When was the last time you came up with a solution to a problem?  After working with our new spelling words, which have either the “er” or “est” endings, we began exploring our new vocabulary for this week.  We completed our Write, Draw, Show […]

Creating Magazine Clipping Mosaics is Fun!

Mrs. Buck's update for February 8th 2008

Our day began with our Wonderful Word of the Day:  shatter.  What is something that you can think of that will shatter if you drop it?  After working on spelling activities, we headed over to church to practice for mass.  Then, we reviewed our homework and worked in our literacy groups.  We voted on when […]

Our Black History Projects Are Very Informative!

Mrs. Buck's update for February 7th 2008

Our day began with our Wonderful Word of the Day:  seize.  What do you seize?  After working on spelling activities and reviewing our homework, we met in our literacy groups.  A quick game of Sparkle came next.  Time at the library was fun as always.  After recess, we listened to Lon Po Po on cd […]

Ash Wednesday is a Very Special Day!

Mrs. Buck's update for February 6th 2008

Our day began with spelling activities.  After reviewing our homework, we met in our literacy groups.  We discussed Lon Po Po and compared it to the story of Little Red Riding Hood that we know.  Our onomatopoeia poems are super!  After recess, we worked on our Math Maintenance and our timed test on the multiplication […]