Wow, today went by super fast! This morning was over quickly since we had typing with Mrs. Driscoll. We took the spelling test and corrected any mistakes by adding missed words to our spelling dictionaries.

After Senora Maldonado's class, we practiced making rectangles and squares with specific perimeters (journal page 67). The students used geoboards. An online version can be found here. You simply click and drag a rubber band around the pegs to create various sized rectangles and squares with specific perimeters. Answers were recorded in the journal as we discussed strategies together.

We also talked about tiling and how many parents have bought tile for their kitchens and bathrooms. After trying to tile with square, triangle, and rhombus shaped pattern blocks, I think we agree tiling with squares is easiest! (Journal pages 68-69) If you follow the directions on page 68, you should be able to complete at home with pattern blocks I'll send to you. You can click here to find out more about area. Just select the word "area".

Journal pages 65 and 66 (math boxes) were completed as morning work today and turned in for checking.

We also were able to paint our food chain diagrams. We also spent time finishing up any incomplete work. That took longer than I expected!

The children are now in Music, enjoying a video to prepare them for the fifth grade play next week. We all hope you feel better!

See you Monday!
:)Mrs. Neal
By the time we were finished, the day was at an end.