Adventures with Arthur

Over the past few weeks, we've been doing an Arthur unit. So far this year, this unit has produced the most laughter. Throughout this unit, we have focused on three main comprehension strategies: Making Connections, Visualization and Retelling.
The student goals for this theme included the following:

• Use appropriate comprehension skills and strategies
• interpret and respond to literature
• write a variety of types of text
• communicate effectively
  

Throughout the theme, various group and independent strategy applications occurred through comprehension centers and routines. Our centers included art, drama, making words, poetry, storytelling and writing. The routines included Reciprocal Teaching and Cross-Age Reading Experiences.

Plants and Animals!

I'm sure you have all heard about the plants and animals that are currently residing in our classroom. Our classroom terrariums have sprouted alfalfa, rye grass and wheat. Wandering among the plants are our earthworms and pill bugs. We are learning about how habitats provide living things what they need (food, water, air, sunlight and space).