Highlights From Our Week
Writer’s Workshop
I asked the children to select one activity from the long weekend to share with our class. Then I reintroduced the "Tell Me More" concept. The children were able to write about a weekend experience and provide an additional detail.
Conclusion of Our Polar Bear Study...
As we continued to utilize our research tools, we focused on polar bear traits. The information that we obtained enabled us to complete a polar bear informational document.
POLAR BEAR CENTERS
This week our polar bear centers provided the children with opportunities to explore a polar bear’s paw, to understand the meaning of a caption in order to write one, and to participate in a blubber experiment.
Polar Bear's Paw Activity
The children enjoyed creating their own polar bear paw by following our step by step instructions.
What is a Caption?
After I introduced the meaning of a caption, which is a non-fiction text feature, we wrote one together as shown below.
Then the children chose a photograph and wrote their own caption.
A Blubber Experiment
The children engaged in a blubber glove experiment, as evidenced below. We learned what keeps polar bears warm in bitterly cold temperatures. These animals have a thick layer of fat under their skin called blubber, which provides warmth. Prior to this experiment, each child stated his/her hypothesis and then recorded the results.
Lovie Words/High Frequency Words
Today I sent home lovie words/high frequency words flashcards. If your child is interested, please cut them out and review for instant recognition.
Culminating Activity
Our polar bear fact-finding investigation resulted in a writing activity which illustrated what we have learned.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend with your family.