September 26 - 30 (week 6)

September 26 – 30

Native Americans

As I’m sure that you all have heard/seen, we’ve been getting to know the Native Americans of SC a little better. The kids love learning about then Native American tribes, their customs, and what they did for fun. The students have been keeping some written and visual notes to help gain a better understanding of each of the Native American groups and their way of life.

Sophia made such a cool personal connection! She connected her what she was learning about the Native Americans to a time when she and her family went to visit a Native American reservation. She was able to bring to us a few artifacts she brought back from her trip.

The students attempted and some even succeeded at building their own wigwags. We quickly learned that this was a task that required a lot of teamwork, thinking, and tediousness. Some of the wigwams were able to withstand storms, others….not so much!

Searching for supplies for our wigwams

Building our wigwams

Why are incomplete sentences so funny?

The kids and I have been looking at complete versus incomplete sentences and why it’s important to write in complete sentences, but how we can sometimes get by with conversing in incomplete sentences. As we began looking at out writing, he kids quickly noticed that incomplete sentences were pretty funny and they also left the kids with lots of questions about what the writer of that sentence was trying to convey.

A little movement never hurt anyone!

We’ve been getting up and moving each day of class. It’s good for the brain, but it’s also good for the body! Plus, let’s be honest, who doesn't love a little dance time?