Math:We have been working on area and perimeter of rectangles, and knowing the multiplication and division facts will be very beneficial to this unit, as well as many other areas of math. Students should know their multiplication facts up to 9x9, and their related division facts (up to 81¸9). Students can practice their facts using various online games at multiplication.com.
Students can also use Prodigy for extra math practice as well. I have added some area & perimeter questions to the students’ accounts.
IXL is another source of extra math practice. Sections U.2, Y.1, Y.2, and Y.3 pertain to our current unit of study.
Language:Reading: Students are encouraged to read at least 20 minutes daily. Books are available at the public library and also our school’s virtual library.
Writing: You can access our class’ Kidblog over the break and write your own stories, articles, procedural writing, poems, letters or whatever you want. Remember to be kind and respectful, and select topics wisely (e.g., appropriate for school).
Social Studies:
After the holiday break, students will be assigned a research project on an European Explorer, using the 4 stages of the inquiry process we’ve discussed in class. Here is a sneak peak of the assignment if students would like to get a head start.
They will have 3 weeks to work on it after the break. We will go over the package and details of the project in January, but it is if any students would like a head start: Research Project Information Package.
Fun & Physical Activities:
Students are also encouraged have fun and stay active over the holiday break. In addition to playing outside (e.g., building a snow fort, going tobogganing), students can use the GoNoodle website for various dance/workout videos. Spending time with family members, playing board games, charades or chatting will also create memories!
Have a wonderful break, and a Happy New Year!
