Fabulous Friday...Winter Break, here we come!!!!

This morning, I forgot to post a morning message for the kids, but they completed the Friday section of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, observe.  Then, they chose which academic skill they wanted to practice.  After watching the announcements, we had homeroom math.

First, each student completed a session of Xtra Math.  Then, we used Kahoot to practice and review fourth grade math skills.

Next, the children enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.

When we returned to class we finished the snowflake science activity that we began on Wednesday.  Some students were disappointed with the outcome, so they got a chance to redo it.

Then, after students returned from instrumental music, we began our STEM activity.  Students worked in groups of 3-4 to construct a snow fort that will stand on its own and not fall down when hit with snowballs.  Each group was able to use 30 toothpicks, 30 mini marshmallows, and 30 regular size marshmallows.  The had 40 minutes to design, construct, and test their forts.  Then, they reflected on their design, identifying what went well and what they would do differently next time.  This entire activity was graded for an engineering and technology grade in science.

We ended the day with a song-a-long to celebrate the holiday season.

While waiting for dismissal we watched 2 videos to learn about the Muslim religion, Ramadan, and Eid al-Fitr.

Happy holidays!
See you next year!