Identify and show fractions of a set. Discuss that a fraction describes the division of a whole (region, set) into equal parts. The bottom number in a fraction tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into. The top number tells how many equal parts are indicated.

Good deeds. We read a book about clifford the Big Red Dog and Good Deeds, and had the kids discuss good deeds that they've done. We also went outside and played a little, practicing our action words.

Anna and Quinn both worked on Raz-kids reading. They listen then read a story and answer comprehension questions. Introduced new spelling words and practiced them on quizlet.

Quinn, Anna and I researched the Lost Colony of Roanoke which is in present-day North Carolina. They chose pictures of the Lost Colony. We will continue studying Roanoke next week.

We read through the rest of the ABC Kids Yoga book and discovered some new poses: shark, side plank, otter, We also practiced lunges, lizard, baby and flying dragon poses (variations on lunges). Balancing poses: crane into airplane. Yoga game: roll the dice and do a pose or movement the number of times on the dice. We ended class with some deep breathing.

Estimate the fractions for a given part of a region. They will understand that benchmark fractions can be used to estimate fractional amounts. Complete 4 worksheets.

We read a book that introduced the word "oye" which we practiced, as well as words associated with the desert - dry, rain, sun, hot, coyote, cactus, snake, lizard

Introduce A, D and E chords for guitar and ukelele.
Work on strum pattern.

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Students will identify and show any fraction of a region. Discuss that a fraction describes the division of a whole into equal parts. The top number tells how many equal parts