Happy Thrilling Thursday!!

Great day today, but not a lot of exciting, new happenings. Started the day with Library. Ask your child what they have been doing in library lately besides checking out books. If they can tell you, write Library in the planner. Lead 21 kids have learned many new things about the Atlantic states this week. Ask them how geography & economy are connected. If they can tell you, write Lead 21 in the planner. Math consisted of partners working together measuring different objects in the room to the nearest inch & 1/4 inch. They did a great job and I think they are ready for Perimeter tomorrow. Also, today, we started a new problem-solving strategy and it is Writing a Number Sentence. Today, they had to use certain amounts of coins to make certain amounts of money. Lots of thinking going on which lead to a little frustration. I LOVED seeing their minds/brains "stretched"!! Tomorrow they will partner up for this and share what they have come up with so far. Recorders-they are doing well on these and actually sounding like Music!!! I am sitting here typing this right now as I am listening to them play "Fox in the Meadow". Great growth being made!!!! In fact, they are doing so well, they are going to have a playing test tomorrow. Mrs. Neese had a fun surprise for them today. Ask them what they did and the "purpose" of it. What book & song was it connected to and why?? Last day for Food Drive & Empty Stockings tomorrow. We have done amazingly well. Let's finish strong Team Hankins. Have a great night.