Reader's Workshop: Students did an amazing job of private reading and a nearly flawless transition into partner reading in their table groups. They are working together to sounds out words and locate setting and characters. Encourage them to do these things while reading with you at home.
Lunar New Year Activity: We created Chinese Lanterns to kick-off the first day of Lunar New Year. We also read an AMAZING book about one of the many traditions that are incorporated, Lion Dancing. The photographs were beautiful, and the children really seemed to enjoy learning about some of Chinese culture.
Social Studies: We watched our Social Studies DVD, which was an introduction to National and State Symbols. We talked about symbols of our country - American Flag, eagle, Statue of Liberty, Mt. Rushmore and symbols of our state - California Flag, Redwood tree, bears, and the Golden Gate Bridge. We will talk more about these national symbols this month, and state symbols later in the year.
P.E.: Room 4 and 9 came together once again for a game of Totally It Tag and were introduced to Three Touch Tag. In this game, the first time you are tagged you have to cover that spot with your hand. The next time you are tagged, you cover it with your other hand. The final time you are tagged you turn into a frozen statue. We had a bit of trouble remembering to use a "two finger tag", so we will definitely review that before playing again.
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