Our first full week in awhile - and we survived! We are finally back in our own classroom again, after a short stint in the Music room while they repaired our furnace. It felt great to be back in our own surroundings and there was a definite collective sigh once we got settled back into Room 7.
In Math, we spent time on fact families and subtraction skills - please be sure to quiz your children on their basic facts up to 18. They should have a quick recall of these basics.
In Science, we spent time learning about the Solar System...a few children were so inspired, they did some of their own research and shared the results with the class. Today and into next week, we will be involved in simulations that will help the children gain an understanding of what it might feel like to walk on the moon, wear a spacesuit and some "fix - it" work on a spaceship; also, we will create a moonscape when we make craters. They are really excited to learn about space.
Next week, we will start learning about citizenship and government, working up toward our mock election. The children will have their own vote in the Presidential election - I wonder if their choice will be the same as the rest of the nation?
That's the update for now, please email me with any questions or concerns at mlbuster@torahacademy.org and have a terrific weekend!
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