Remembering Routines

This week we have been working on reviewing classroom routines and expectations. Specifically we are focusing on what "give me 5" means and strategies to help us follow directions. We worked in partners to complete a following direction activity by identifying the 28 patterns that could fit the rule. It required a lot of problem solving and teamwork but most importantly you had to follow directions!

In Social Studies we have been studying the 7 continents and oceans. We have also discussed the differences between physical and political maps. A physical map shows natural landforms! In math, we are continuing to solve multiplicative comparison problems. We will be challenging ourselves by beginning to explore multi-step problems. Math homework has reinforced this concept as well. I anticipate multi-step word problems to be a very tricky topic. I appreciate your support with reviewing this concept at home. This week we have also begun our narrative writing unit. We are currently brainstorming how our life can inspire a realistic fiction story. Just ask about my 4th grade example! I look forward to seeing you on PIN night and further discussing the grade 4 curriculum.