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 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.

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 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 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 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 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!