12/7/2019 0 Comments Sweet Potato PieStudents read four different books about harvest time and Sweet Potato Pie had them very intrigued. “How do you make a pie?” Students we’re excited to see a recipe at the back of the book. But would one pie be enough for the whole class? No way! We wondered how many cups of sugar, how many eggs, and how many sweet potatoes we would need to make 22 pies. It was a big job to do, but students did not give up! They worked together, compared ideas, agreed and disagreed, explained their thinking with evidence, and revised their thinking. Awesome mathematicians!
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12/1/2019 0 Comments Mrs. Tibbils-Riley is Back!Since coming back to Room 102, I've enjoyed getting to know all my students! We have focused on getting to know new routines, seating arrangements, partnerships, jobs, and each other.
Our favorite game that started as an ice-breaker will continue as a communication device during our carpet discussions. We call it the "What do you think?" game. In groups of 4 or 5, we pass around a toy, asking and answering questions. We keep track of who hasn't had a turn and ask the next person, "What do you think?" In the end, we go around a second time and repeat what people said from before. "I remember you said..." This tool has been great for building our students' speaking and listening skills. I'm excited to see how this pushes students to share their ideas, listen to others, and have more independent discussions. Where is your student's picture? The current group picture on our blog is from last year's class. I would love to include pictures of your student if you choose to fill out our photo permission form. Your child's name will never be included with the photo and I will not be posting pictures anywhere else besides our website. If you are interested, look for a photo permission form in your blue folder this week or scroll down to the bottom of the page and download it from here. Thanks! |
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