Blog 411

This blog was created for our friends and family who don't get to see us -- well, Jonathan and Elise, really -- as often as they'd like. I'm trying to keep you all updated on their milestones and their day-to-day activities. I also hope this will serve as sort of a journal for them as well, something for them to read when they are older that chronologues their lives and adventures. When I can, I'll post pictures and maybe even videos to help bridge the distance.

This blog is Part 2 of the Life of the Hardwicks. This edition will focus on our new lives in Atlanta, GA, that began in July 2013.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

2015_03_12 Thursday

From reading club: On Monday, we read articles in a nat geo magazine about the rain forest and we talked about the layers of the forest. They made a sentence on a sentence strip about animals. So also took turns on the
kindle. We all made a booklet called Rainbow.  On Tuesday, X, and Elise and I read BOB books. X and
X had turns on Starfall. Elise practiced harder sight words on a new kindle game. They also played matching games and animal bingo. On Wednesday, I practiced letter sounds with X and X . X and I read BOB books. (They will be with us on Wednesdays) X and X worked together on animal groupings based on if they have fur, feathers or scales. X did this sorting game as well. X also practiced sight words flash cards. X and I read books. I also did a Concept of Print (COW) assessment on each student to see if they understand what a 'word' is when reading and tracking. This is usually done before a child starts learning sight words (to see if the child is ready to learn to read) and reading so most did well since they know how to read. On Thursday, X and I worked on CVC words on the computer and letter sounds and blends. Elise practiced r-controlled words and vowels on Starfall. X spelled words on the kindle and worked on CVC words.

From her teacher: Field trip was very nice! The artwork from it was sent home today or in cubby. They drew a bird and another abstract piece. Thank you very much X for helping out! Today we talked about hummingbirds. We talked about their characteristics and their habitat. We also talked about animal adaptations. We drew a hummingbird with oil pastels and then painted over it with watercolor. We learned how to draw a bird yesterday. We worked on the letter of the week Uu. We read Aliens Love Underpants and Helping Habitats. We also took time to talk about teasing and hurting each other's feelings. We talked about positive ways we should act and how we should take turns and not interrupt. We also talked about talking nicely to each other if you have something to say/share. 

Show and tell shares: 
Elise- for my show and tell I brought a game called Uno and my umbrella. 

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