Since much of the world celebrates Christmas on January 6th, or Day of the Kings, first graders observed Epiphany last week by sharing a King's Cake. This delicious pastry is circular (like a crown), and a baby Jesus figurine is hidden inside. Traditionally, in Mexico, the person who finds the baby in his piece of dessert will invite the celebration to continue in his home on February 2nd, Dia de la Candelaria. Students enjoy learning about traditions from around the world, and next week CCS will set aside International Day to learn some new customs from another cultures. In our classroom this is a common practice all through the school year.
In our North America Unit this week, the focus will be on the Inuit Tribes of the North. Their adaptation to a hostile climate is an interesting study, especially since it will coincide with the science lessons of insulation and Arctic animals. We are erecting a large igloo in the classroom to set the mood for our winter units, so please send any empty plastic milk/water gallon jugs to add to this project. Come by the classroom to see what all the excitement is about!
Spelling words for this week: were, would, could, some, each, teach, beach, eat, treat, road, toad, load.
Reading Rule: CVVC Words…When a word has two vowels together, the first vowel is usually long and the second is silent.
Synonyms: red………...crimson
forever…….eternal
sleep………hibernate
Blessings,
Mrs. E
