Monday, March 23, 2009

Sailing Home


Our story this week is Sailing Home: A Story of a Childhood at Sea by Gloria Rand

Sailing Home Powerpoint

In math we are beginning our fractions unit.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Lattice Multiplication

What is lattice multiplication? Lattice multiplication is another (some say easier) way to multiply larger numbers. It is an optional strategy.

Cool Math for Kids
Ask Dr. Math
video how to
another video how to
Make your own practice page

Monday, March 9, 2009

Seeker of Knowledge

Attention: Washington D.C. trippers-Trip money in the amount of $375 should be turned in by March 20. Do NOT send the money to school. It should be taken/sent to Croswell's.
Our reading selection this week is Seeker of Knowledge.



Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Cloudy Weather


We are moving right along in science having started another contract, this time on clouds and precipitation. Multiplication remains the topic in math. Please continue (or begin) to work on those basic facts. Our story this week is Sarah, Plain and Tall.


We are in need of scissors. Very few students have their own, and the class set with which I began the year seem to have grown legs.