Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Tuesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

This morning we practiced using words with -eer and -ear. The students have one page of spelling homework. Then, we introduced the vocabulary and talked about details that support a main idea. We read a play about Johnny Appleseed. The students had a great time talking about foods that are made from apples and making lists of everything they could think of that apples are in. We completed our DLP as well. The students went to gym and LRC today. This afternoon, we completed two centers/guided reading groups. We read books about Johnny Appleseed and/or apples. In math, we learned about surveys and how to conduct one. We looked at tally marks on our charts and interpreted the data. The students have one page of math homework. In Social Studies, we talked about goods, services, and budgets. We talked about how we have to pay for things we NEED before we can have what we WANT. We also talked about things that are necessary to live and things we could live without. We completed an activity in class and finished our Daily Oral Geography.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Monday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

This morning we read a story called Tops and Bottoms. The children really enjoyed how the hare tricked the bear...ask you child about it! Then, we learned about words with -eer and -ear. We introduced the spelling words and completed an activity in class. After, we took our Reading MAP test in the computer lab. We finished our morning by going over main ideas and details, completing our DLP, and talking about capitalizing the days of the week. This afternoon we got through two centers/guided reading groups. Then, we learned about picture graphs and bar graphs in math. Both classes have math homework. In Social Studies, we started Unit 3. We introduced the vocabulary words and cut apart new cards. Then, we completed our Daily Oral Geography, too. At the end of the day, the students went to gym class.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving from Mrs. Bognetti!

We completed our week by writing about what we would do if we were passengers on the Mayflower. Then, we watched a Peanuts movie about their trip on the Mayflower. The students went to art and music. Then, we briefly had math class and worked on problem solving using a calendar. I sent home all of the Thanksgiving activities we worked on this week. Enjoy them with your families. I wish you a wonderful week and am so glad I've gotten to meet with all of you this week!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Wednesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

Today we learned a lot about Thanksgiving! We started the day by writing what we like about Thanksgiving. Then, we watched a video clip on making lists (topic: What We Eat for Thanksgiving Dinner). Then, we wrote our own recipes to help you next Thursday on how to make a turkey! Stop by before or after your conference to check out our recipes on the wall outside our classroom (as well as our Landform Models and Dioramas in the cases in the lobby)! We watched a movie about William Bradford and the Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving. Then, we wrote about and drew pictures of the Mayflower. We also went to music. This afternoon, we completed two groups of guided reading/centers. Then, in math we learned about calendars. Both classes have homework. In Social Studies, we read a Reader's Theater script about a Thanksgiving Tale. Then, we read a mini-book about the Voyage of the Mayflower. At the end of the day, the children cleaned out their desks so they are beautiful when you come for conferences. See you either tonight, tomorrow, or Friday!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Tuesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

This morning we finished our how-to paragraphs from yesterday. We practiced indenting, using transition words, and tried our best at spelling and punctuation. Then, we wrote some describing words on some turkey feathers to tell what a turkey is like. The students went to gym and LRC. We took a timed math test before lunch. Then, we completed one guided reading group this afternoon. In math, we learned about elapsed time. Some students have math homework, others were collected. We had a severe weather drill today. Most students practiced very well. They lined up quickly, walked silently, and got into the crouch position safely. At the end of the day, we took our Social Studies test.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Monday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

This morning we wrote in our journals. Then, after we shared some we took part of our Theme 2 test. We then worked on writing how-to paragraphs. We made a list of ideas on the board and students got to choose their topics. Then, we completed two groups of guided reading. In Science, we read about human body parts. We also sung "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes". After lunch, we read Harry Potter. Then, in math we learned about am and pm. We completed our work in class. Neither class has homework. In Social Studies, we began reviewing for our test tomorrow. Please re-read pages with your student tonight and practice the vocabulary words. At the end of the day, we went to gym class.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Friday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

This morning we reviewed with with -our. We took our spelling test, completed our DLP, and finished a worksheet on proper nouns. We completed two guided reading groups. The students went to art and music. For music, they have some songs to practice. They need to be returned on Wednesday and Friday. This afternoon we took our reading test. Then, in math we practiced telling time and took a math quiz. Then, we practiced using clocks to sequence activities. My class does not have homework. At the end of the day, we played Time Bingo and in honor of our story this week, we also made and drank lemonade! What a refreshing way to end the week!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Thursday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

We got a lot done today! First, we talked about words with -ar, -arm, and -ark. Then, we worked on a spelling worksheet that needs to be finished for homework. Then, we read some charts and graphs, completed 4 sentences of DLP and re-read our story. After, we completed a worksheet on proper nouns. We completed four groups of guided reading. Then, we read with our 4th grade book buddies. After lunch, we read a little of Harry Potter. In math, we learned how to tell time using words like "20 minutes past 3" and "25 minutes before 4". It was a challenge! Both classes have math homework tonight. At the end of the day, we went to the library and then read a Time for Kids magazine about children in Alaska. Don't forget there is a Reading and Spelling test tomorrow. Each child should have his/her reading book.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Tuesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

STUDY FOR SCIENCE TEST TONIGHT! The test will cover fossils, dinosaurs, and endangered animals in Unit C.

Today we practiced using words with -ar, -arm, and -ark. We cut apart letters and built our spelling words. Then, we completed an activity in class. We introduced our vocabulary words and talked about how to compare and contrast elements in a story. We completed our DLP and an activity on capitalizing proper nouns. We completed two guided reading groups today and also read the story Lemonade for Sale. The students went to gym and LRC today. This afternoon, we learned how to tell time to the 5 minutes. Again, please practice telling time with your child at home! It is important that each child practices outside of school as this is a life skill. My class has math homework tonight. In Social Studies, we learned more about natural resources and watched a short movie about them as well. We learned about bar graphs and completed an activity using a bar graph. Then, we read a Time for Kids magazine about school lunches and recipes!

Monday, November 8, 2010

Monday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

This morning I saw some tired faces! This time change has all of us goofed up! We were, however, able to learn quite a few things today. First, we talked about words with -ar, -arm, or -ark. We sorted words into categories, introduced our spelling words, and completed a workbook pages using words containing those patterns. Then, we completed our DLP, talked about using sequencing words (first, next, then, last) and about capitalizing names of animals, cities, and states. We completed two centers/guided reading groups today. In Science, we finished learning about endangered animals. We also started studying for our test on Wednesday. Look for a half sheet in your child's folder today showing which pages you can review at home. The Science book will be sent home tonight and tomorrow night. In math, we started practicing how to tell time. We covered hours and half hours. We made a clock to use in class. My class has two sheets for homework, Mrs. Walter's has one. Please practice telling time at home. Show your child where the clocks are in your home. If possible, get your child a watch (with hands!) to start wearing so he/she can practice daily. In Social Studies, we read about natural resources and how we use crops. We completed an activity showing how we use air, water, forests, and soil. We also made two vocabulary cards for a Social Studies test next week. At the end of the day, the children went to gym class.

Friday, November 5, 2010

We Baked a Cake Today in Mrs. Bognetti's Class!

The highlight of the day was definitely baking a cake, like Hedgehog did in our story this week! We each had a turn putting in an ingredient or mixing the cake batter. Some of us need some practice cracking eggs! After it baked, we also enjoyed eating it for Celebration Day. We also reviewed abbreviations, completed our DLP, and practiced writing proper nouns. The children went to art and music. This afternoon we took a reading test and a math test. Mrs. Walter's class has math homework. In Science, we read about endangered animals and completed a couple of activities together. We also read a Time for Kids magazine about a new dinosaur discovery!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Thursday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

Today we learned about synonyms, divided words into syllables, practiced words with -our. The children have one page of spelling homework. We completed our DLP and practiced writing proper nous using captial letters and periods afte titles. We completed tthree centers. We had Book Buddies. This afternoon, we took a quiz in math. There is no math homework. At the end of the day we went to the library and we had a Mysterdy Reader!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Wednesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

This morning we practiced reading words with -our, found -our words in a decodable book, and we have a spelling page for homework using the same words. Then, we re-read the story Hedgehog Bakes a Cake in groups. The children need to finish a scavenger hunt for homework as well. Then, we completed guided reading groups. The children went to music class. After, we looked at some old fruit crate labels and seed packet labels that are in the Smithsonian Institution. We completed an activity that analyzed those labels and packets and then we drew one of our own! This afternoon, we read a little bit of Harry Potter and then took some time to silent read. In math, we practiced counting sets of coins and then comparing that set to a price of an item to find whether we could buy that item or not. Mrs. Bognetti's class has homework, while some of Mrs. Walter's class does not. We have also been singing some songs about what coins make a dollar to help the students remember! In Science, we did an explore activity to show what happens to animals if they do not have food, shelter and water. Ask your child if she/he "lived" or "died". Then, we completed a lesson outline in class and watched a movie on endangered animals. We will have a test covering fossils, dinosaurs, and endangered animals in science next week.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Tuesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

Just a quick blog today: The children have one page of grammar homework. It is a workbook page. Then, they also have math homework. We will have a Science Test coming up next week: more info. to come!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Monday in Mrs. Bognetti's Room

The sugar highs of yesterday have worn off today! We had a sluggish kind of morning, but still learned a lot of things! We first discussed words with -our. We introduced our spelling words and completed a couple of workbook pages. We finished our first two sentences of DLP and talked about people's names (capitalize and use titles). This week we are going to practice writing our names using Miss or Mr. and then writing the first and last name. The students were excited and felt important using an "official" name. We completed two centers. In Science, we presented the rest of the dinosaur reports and dioramas. The children did a great job. Then, we completed some worksheets to review about dinosaurs for an upcoming test...date to follow. We also read about the Stegosaurus and completed a fun word scramble. In math today, we learned about dollars. We talked about how many of which coin add up to a dollar. Both classes have math homework. In Social Studies, we talked about life for Native Americans in the past and their lives now. Then, we read about how fruit grows, is picked and sent to stores for consumers to buy. We learned three new vocabulary words: ancestor, producer, and consumer. At the end of the day, the students went to gym class.

Conference letters are coming home with your child today. Your day and time are included. See you in a few weeks!