The Very Cranky Bear

 This week we completed another kindergarten book study. We have been focusing on the book The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland. The Very Cranky Bear is about Four friends (Zebra, Moose, Lion, and Sheep) try to take shelter in a cave on a rainy day. A very cranky bear ROARS because he is trying to sleep. The other animals try to come up with ways to cheer up the Bear. Moose finds antlers for him, Lion gives him a mane, and Zebra paints on stripes. Finally, Sheep uses her wool to make Bear a comfortable pillow for his head. The Very Cranky Bear is a fun text that is full of rhyme.

The comprehension strategies we used for this book included prediction and vocabulary, beginning, middle and end, and problem solution. We did a journal entry about what makes us cranky and we talked about what makes us feel better when are are cranky. We found rhymes and learned about shades of meaning for the word cranky. We also talked about the character in the book who was helpful. Discussed how the animal was helpful and added how students are helpful to each other and at home.

Egg Sight Word Hunt

 Due to the wet weather during our Chick Hatching Unit we were not able to do our egg-citing egg sight word hunt. The weather finally has been cooperating and the field was dry enough for us to do the hunt on Friday afternoon. Students, prepared with clipboards and pencils took to the field to crack open eggs and read and record words! We had so much fun!

Hoots, Certificates & Congratulations

 We had many students earn hoot cards and certificates. We had many students read and write at home. Keep on doing your best Room 101 students. You are all rocking it!

Planting a Rainbow

 This week we started learning about plants and what they need to survive. On Monday, we planted our own rainbow of flower seeds. We are hoping to sow our seeds and have beautiful flowers soon. We will be tracking how our seed development through a science observation journal. We have been watering our seeds, and have them on the windowsill to get sunlight. We are hoping to notice some changes soon! Stay tuned for updates!