Schedule & Supply List

Week of Nov. 1-5

 

MONDAY, NOV. 1

READING

Book Buddies: 'You Go, I Go, Repeat' Game

This simple game is a great way for two Book Buddies to develop listening and decoding skills at the same time. Besides, it's always fun to take turns!

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Snack: peanut butter and jelly sandwich and glass of milk

Supplies: selection of quality picture books with at least two sentences per page

TUESDAY, NOV. 2
WRITING
Editing: Writing Clearly - A Mark-Up Critique

Here's a list of common writing problems that prevent readers from quickly and accurately understanding a piece of writing. Students can critique each other's papers with these simple abbreviations, and become aware of the things that are keeping them from writing clearly.

http://www.writing.afterschooltreats.com/wfdata/frame124-1021/pressrel1.asp  

Snack: Jell-O Jigglers cut in blocks or shapes with cookie cutters, cut-up fruit, white grape juice

Supplies: student-provided writing samples, colored pencils, #2 pencils

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 3
MATH
Problem Solving: The 23 Skiddoo Challenge

Who knew there was so much excitement with the number 23? This fun activity will build each student's number-sense and thinking skills.

http://www.math.afterschooltreats.com/wfdata/frame105-1005/pressrel1.asp

Snack: 23 peanuts per student, and a glass of milk
Supplies: paper and pencil

THURSDAY, NOV. 4
SCIENCE

Air Mail: Circulating Forever

Air may be very lightweight, and invisible, but there's a LOT going on with it!

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Snack: microwave air-popped popcorn

Supplies: scratch paper and pencil, empty liter bottle, empty 8-ounce cup, water

FRIDAY, NOV. 5

ART

Eggshell Art

This is a fun way to learn that art doesn't always have to be "flat." Using crushed eggshells makes it a tactile, 3-D experience that's eggs-actly what kids like.

http://www.afterschooltreats.com/wfdata/frame1201-1142/pressrel1.asp

Snack: hard-boiled or scrambled eggs - be sure to keep the eggshells for this project!

Supplies: At least 2 crushed eggshells per student (you can use a rolling pin or your fingers and put the eggshells in a zip-lock bag to create a supply), zip-lock bag, vinegar, food coloring, small containers, spoons, paper towels, cardstock, paintbrush, glue, craft sticks, straight pin