After reviewing the 5 Elements with corresponding cavity and animal-he remembered all! Then, we discussed the 5 central cavities of the body, and then we practiced the highly effective 5 Element Meditation. It helps foster the qualities of fortitude, vitality

Math – Jonathan worked on a quiz on counting coins. He was able to name the coins and add several different combinations of coins.
Science – We read about the bottlenose dolphin. We learned that it is a mammal not a fish. It is one of the smartest marine animals. Dolphins like to have fun and play like we do. Next we learned that they eat squid, octopus, and fish and live 30 to 50 years.

Religion: Practice "Act of Contrition" prayer. Lesson 6 test.

ILA: Lesson 12 - Finish the Fundations lesson review worksheets from last week per email conversation with Miss Piccinich and the "Pick the Right Word" worksheet for today.

Social Studies: Lesson 4 - World Region Read and complete activities on pages 90 - 95. Use the globe to visually see the equator, poles, hemispheres and compass rose. Extend lesson by discussing the Prime Meridian and where it is located on the globe.

Religion: Practice "Act of Contrition" prayer. Review Lesson 6 to prepare for test tomorrow.

ILA: Lesson 12 - Text features, read and complete pages 196-200 using the glossary and index text features. View Fundations lesson video. Complete the activity "Roll and Write Trick Words".

Social Studies: Lesson 4 - World Region Brought globe into the room to review prior knowledge before completing handout. Will finish completing handout tomorrow.

Religion: Practice "Act of Contrition" prayer. Review Faith Words for Lesson 6. Independently, complete the teacher distributed Lesson 6 Study Review.

ILA: Read and complete activities for Lesson 12 - Text features in the iReady textbook on pages 192-195. View and complete Fundations video lesson and activity page on vowel-consonant-e syllables and /z/ detective.

Social Studies: Finish reading Lesson 3 - Seasons and Climates. Use the Venn diagram to compare/contrast 2 climates.

Jonathan shared what he knew about Martin Luther King, Jr. He completed a trifold on MLK that included reading a passage and answering questions, writing something new he learned from the passage, naming traits of MLK, matching vocabulary to pictures and drawing a picture of MLK. We discussed the importance and impact of MLK's work.

Math – Jonathan worked in his math workbook on Lesson 10: Solve Word Problems Involving Money. Next he worked on solving a riddle by finding answers to addition and subtraction problems. He is ready to explore new math concepts every day.
Science – We continued working on a STEM project involving creativity in the design process. We continued working on changing circles into other objects.

Math – Jonathan was introduced to counting coins. He is proficient in counting 10 pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Next he identified each coin value and what is printed on each side. Jonathan practiced making change with real coins.
Science – We worked on a STEM project involving creativity in the design process. Next we read the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Then we talked about how being a STEM engineer requires creativity and thinking of new ways to do things. Next we changed ordinary circles into other objects. This was something Jonathan really enjoyed because he loves to draw. He was encouraged to add many details and color.

Religion: Begin with praying the Act of Contrition. Review Faith words flashcards. Skim back over Lesson 6 before independently completing the Study Guide.

ILA: Complete page 190-191 in iReady textbook. Write final copy from writing prompt yesterday on the "I have a dream" paper provided by Ms. Piccinich. View the Fundations videos provided by home school teacher and complete activity in Fundations workbook.

Social Studies: Discuss the North America packet we read yesterday. Discuss the #1 and #2 Review questions. Complete the Venn diagram for question #4.

Math – Jonathan completed the assigned iReady math diagnostic for Tuesday. Then he took the Lesson 8 Quiz on strategies to find a missing addend. Next we worked on fluency and skills math practice.