We began the day working on a new mini book based on a book by the same author we did last time written and illustrated by Antoinette Portis, called "Not a stick" The little character when asked why he has a stick answers it's not a stick it's a fishing rod, it's conducting an orchestra, painting a masterpiece, or slaying a dragon. The students are writing their own mini book about all the things they could imagine that stick to be. The students are showing a lot of creativity and imagination.
For math today we worked on 4x4 sudoku puzzles which challenges mathematical thinking and problem solving in a fun way. Sukoku is great and many people make Sudoku a part of their daily schedule because it refreshes them and allows them to meet the other commitments with renewed energy and vigor. Playing Sudoku also helps students feel a sense of mastery – this is one reason why the game is so popular.
The students then went off to music and practicing reading music while playing the recorder.
In the afternoon we had silent reading followed by a writing project to show metaphor. which is a figure of speech containing an implied comparison, in which a word or phrase used of one thing is applied to another. For example, "the curtain of night" or "all the world's a stage."
We ended the day with our recognition assembly. Four of our students received raven awards for creativity, honoring, and being eager to learn. Well done K,K, M and T.
Tomorrow we are doing crafts for stores on Friday so bring in any recycling or inexpensive simple craft things to work on.
I will post pictures later .
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