Wednesday, February 8

Wednesday, February 8

Popcorn Word: but

 Focus Digraph: ph
Long Vowel Sound Focus: i
A storybook reader is scheduled for 9:30 to read Happy Valentines Day Dolores.

Reading Workshop: Make Predictions
Using the poster Clouds, the kids will make predictions using clues and evidence in a passage and what they already know.

DAILY 5

Writer's Workshop: Writing a Letter

SMART Room 

Math: Measurement: Capacity/Volume

New Concept: Show a variety of containers. Another way we can measure is by finding out how much something can hold. A word for this is capacity. Hold up a medium size container. I am going to see how many scoops (cups) of rice this container will hold. Count with me. Use a scoop or cup to fill your container. Now hold up another container that has a lower capacity than your first one. Question students about whether the smaller container will hold more or less. Guide students to use the language of higher or lower capacity (vs there is less rice). NOTE: This series of lessons will focus on capacity, volume, and conservation of matter versus standard measurements (ie. cups, pints…)
Whole Group Explore:
Now you will explore with your partner. Allow students to explore filling their containers, then transferring the rice to another container. After a period of exploration, stop students and say, See if you can order your containers from the highest capacity to the lowest capacity.
Music Today

 Science: Scientists Use Tools

The children will use measuring cups to find out how many cups it takes to fill a variety of containers. The kids will make a smart guess before engaging in the activity.

~The children seemed to really enjoy making their valentine art with Mary yesterday...