Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!!! I hope everyone had a relaxing Christmas break. My family and I spent the whole break at our ranch, which was very relaxing. I know it was hard to get up this early in the morning after sleeping late for 2 weeks and the cold temperatures didn't help, but the kiddos came in with smiling faces this morning.

Here is the January update:

Math- We are starting decimals. We will be comparing and relating them to fractions and money. Next, we will learn how to line up the decimals in order to add and subtract them. Measurement will come next with standard and customary measurements, along with some simple conversions. After measurement, we will jump into the world of Geometry, which is always fun!

Science-We are finishing up our unit on natural resources this week and next, talking about fossil fuels and conservation. Next, we will move into Matter and Energy. We will learn about the states of matter along with conductors and insulators. Moving full force into force, motion, and energy. They kiddos will understand Newton's laws of Motion, 5 forms of energy, and how electricity travels. Then, we will end the 9 weeks with the start of environments.

Language Arts- We will continue to practice expository and narrative forms of writing, along with editing and revising practice. In reading, we will start book clubs and continue to review reading strategies and practice comprehension strategies, too.

Texas History- "Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad!" Yes, we are going to learn about how the Texas Revolution started, the Alamo, and all the other history to go along with our great state's beginnings.