Things are really hopping in our classroom! In reading we have started a new unit which focuses on characters. We have begun to read Mercy Watson books and "acting" out the things our characters are doing. We will also focus on getting to know our characters really well and learn how this will help us with our knowledge of the book.
We have also started a new unit in writing. The kids are SO excited about writing non-fiction All About Books. Topics have been chosen and now we are beginning to learn how to write our facts down and how to organize that information.
In math we have begun to tell time to the hour and the half hour. It would be great for the kids to practice this at home with an analogue clock. We will be working with clocks for the next few days and then moving on to 3-D shapes and properties.
In Science we are discussing the sun and what it does for us. We will begin a plant experiment tomorrow so ask your child about it at dinner. In the next couple of weeks we will also begin talking about the different types of severe weather in Michigan and do daily observations about the weather happening around us.
Last week you should have gotten a letter discussing our field trip to John Ball Zoo. We will be going on Thursday, May 19. This is always such a great trip! We are not limited to the amount of parents that can go with us :) Don't forget to turn in your child's field trip money and the bottom portion of the letter if you are able to attend with us.