Sadee worked on finishing her acrylic painting. We worked step by step again using white to create an image of a mason jar sitting in the grass she painted yesterday. We then worked using the yellow to create fireflies in the jar and night sky. Afterwards, she used her brush to splatter white paint to make stars.

Sadee started an oil painting. We went step by step to create the background of her piece which she painted dark blue. She then worked on creating a horizon line and making the foreground green. She then worked on using lighter green to paint blades of glass.

Sadee was absent.

Sadee was absent.

Sadee was absent.

Math: We completed a review activity on standard and expanded form. We discussed language used in subtraction and addition word problems, as well as practiced counting various coins as well as just quarters. Sadee then took her Written Assessment 20. She did well overall, with a few minor errors. ELA: We began with Sadee’s spelling and dictation test. She scored a 100%. Next, we continued our study of The Little Red Hen. Sadee answered some additional comprehension questions as well as determined if she agreed or disagreed with statements and used text evidence to support her decisions. We worked through some examples from the text to discuss and utilize the skill of inference. For grammar we reviewed contractions in which Sadee formed the contractions from two words in the sentences as well as in a passage. We also looked at compound words and contractions, really analyzing the differences. For writing today, Sadee wrote about, “It is Spring!” She drew a beautiful picture of a rainbow and wrote multiple sentences and questions about things we see in spring. In her writing today we worked with the plural ending rule of “drop the y and add -ies” with words like baby and bunny. We were so excited to have a little time to finish reading the final four chapters of The Magic Tree House book 2: The Knight at Dawn. As we read, we discussed higher level vocabulary such as guided, precipice, and dismounted. We analyzed events as they occurred with making predictions, discussing our mind pictures, and making inferences. Bible: Sadee practiced her memory verse. She has this longer verse at 100% with the exception of missing one word. Science: We began with a video about how rainbows are formed. Sadee completed a handwriting activity about rainbows. She read the short passage and worked diligently to write neatly. We discussed ROY G. BIV to help remember the order of the rainbow colors and she colored her own rainbow.

Sadee completed all the academic activities with which she was tasked. These included a word search, containing words about spring; an activity tasking Sadee with writing contractions from their long form, and a penmanship page. I also read another chapter to Sadee in the Boxcar Children book and she asked logical questions demonstrating good comprehension and attention to details. Sadee may continue reading Chapter 6 when she returns to her school back home. It was a delight teaching Sadee again during Spring Training this term and I know she will succeed and exceed all she endeavors!

Math: We began by completing lesson 104 which focused on a subtraction word problem with money, dividing pennies in half, comparing numbers and equations, measuring to find perimeter in centimeters, number patterns, and addition and subtraction with borrowing and carrying. We then reviewed several items from lessons 105 and 106 including time to the minute, measuring centimeters, and drawing lines of symmetry. Sadee read the time on 12 analog clocks (to the minute) for extra practice. We also reviewed some picture cards to estimate the time each task would take. For lesson 107, the focus was on counting all four types of coins and then showing money amounts two ways using these coins. We used some real coins to help support understanding through hands-on work. Her Guided Class Practice / Homework tasked her with practicing this skill as well as addition word problems containing extra information, measuring in centimeters, finding perimeter in inches and in centimeters, rounding to the nearest ten, drawing the time to the minute on an analog clock, and double-digit subtraction requiring borrowing. She wrapped up math by identifying even and odd numbers. ELA: Sadee began with writing her spelling words two times in her notebook.
For her phonics textbook work Sadee worked to choose the correct homophone to complete the sentences, circle special sounds and mark vowels, complete sentences by adding the correct community helper described, match contractions, write rhyming words, find the “c” as in city in 10 words, find the eigh as in eight in 8 words, and add the suffix -est by changing the “y to i”. She also matched contractions to the two words and then wrote a sentence using contractions. Next, we read her literature study for this week, The Little Red Hen. Sadee did a great job reading the voices of the animal characters! We completed a story map to identify the characters, setting, and problem of the story. Sadee then answered several comprehension questions as well as determined if she agreed or disagreed with statements and used text evidence to support her statements. Bible: Sadee practiced her memory verse.
Science: Sadee began with handwriting activity about the first day of spring. She read and copied the sentences. We enjoyed the story of Curious George Flies a Kite. We discussed George’s antics in the story and then Sadee completed a handwriting activity about flying kites in the spring! She added two more sentences independently and drew a picture. We combined spring and math with counting kites and writing a number sentence as well as counting spring-related items to complete a bar graph activity.

This afternoon, Sadee worked productively on her assigned academic tasks. This included a penmanship page, and writing contractions. Working independently and diligently, Sadee completed both activities with accuracy. She also worked on a word search sheet involving weather terms. We continued reading the Boxcar Children book, completing chapter 3 ('The Mystery), and reading chapter four ('The Tin Box') in its entirety. Sadee made excellent predictions based on content and is looking forward to reading Chapter 5, 'The Next Move' tomorrow during her last class. I will be sad to see her go but am so very grateful for the time we shared.

Sadee was in Miami for her dads game and therefore absent from school.