With our desk groups, we created little skits where someone was the victim, someone the bully, and some bystanders who either did nothing but stand by, or took action to help. We saw in one skit that sometimes the bully just doesn't have anyone to play with, so sometimes it works to help not only the victim, but also the bully. Hopefully we can remember our helpful ideas when we see problems happening at recess or even outside of school.
A different teacher got the class ready to go home today and dismissed them, but even without my annoying reminders, I see that no child forget to take home their dyed eggs that we made this morning. They must have been excited to show you! The kids know that, although these eggs are hard-boiled, they are not for eating. They will make lovely decorations though!
I did tell the mathematicians that I had mentioned to you about practicing division through food at home, and they seemed excited at the idea of being the "server". I hope they've offered to help you with the food service at your house and are working on making each plate or snack the same/equal/fair/la même/juste... all good words for beginning dividers!
Today they worked on an addition and division question and assessed their work using that same rubric that you saw a few weeks ago. I'll make sure you get a copy of this one too.
We still have lots to work on in math this term. Next week we will begin a short unit on geometry. It is also the beginning of Mr. G's teaching block. He will be with us full days starting next week until the middle of May, and will take over more of the teaching duties each week. Beginning right away, he will be responsible for teaching and assessing math, so we will look forward to our lesson with him on Tuesday.
Tomorrow is the last school day of the week and we will certainly do something special for Easter, but as always, please don't send chocolate or treats to share. Have a great long weekend!