Me on the Map

Our next unit is all about studying maps and where we fit in.  We started by making our very own cartographers to help us on our journey.  Ok, map faces are a little odd, but they look so cool!

 Above we have a world map, a map of the USA, Google Maps, and a chart with "me" as the center point.

Below are highlights from making our cartographers.

Snowman Construction Company

The Right Foot

It's a tradition in my family to start the year off on the "right" foot.  So that's what we did when we came back from break.  Everyone hopped from left to right foot, traced their foot, then wrote about how they would start the year off right!

Good ideas all around.

Snowy Week

There was a lot of snow this week.  So we did some writing about snow experiences.  Then went to play and make more!

Homework This Weekend

We are studying the Elements of a Story.  Use this chart to guide your discussions of the stories you read this weekend!

Reader's Theatre

After reading The Little Red Hen, here is a performance from the Friendship Reader Group:

Bedtime Math

Looking for more resources on math skills?  Look at

This website had a nightly problem designed to connect to children's daily lives.  It's loaded with resources and guidance on using math language with your child.  I really enjoy talking about the problems at home.  

A Fantastic Performance

This is what we did in Music today!

New Transition Song

Can you learn it?

Marshmallow Perimeters

A fun holiday math activity: