This week we really dove into understanding Native American culture. We read a book about a young boy's artistic talent, and then tried out our own abilities. We painted sunsets on "buffalo hide" (paper bag). The students can tell you the long process of preparing the hide, which took us 2 days! This week we also took part in the telling of a Cherokee Legend, "How the Red Bird got its Color." The students used instruments to help me tell the story.
I began teaching math this past week, as well. We are off to a great start. It took a few days, but I think we are beginning to adjust to each other. You and your students can be working on math facts at home. I will be sending out some helpful practise worksheets this week.
We hope to see you at Literacy Night on Tuesday March 1. See you then!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Greetings from Room 301
Hello Parents and Students!
This week I had the privilege of teaching my first four lessons. We have started a unit on Native Americans. So far, we have studied Native American names, music, dance, and South Carolinian tribes. This next week we will look at Native American art, legends, and begin talking about Native American history.
On Monday we will begin our Buffalo Hide art project. I hope to post some pictures of the student's fantastic artwork! They are all so talented!
This week I had the privilege of teaching my first four lessons. We have started a unit on Native Americans. So far, we have studied Native American names, music, dance, and South Carolinian tribes. This next week we will look at Native American art, legends, and begin talking about Native American history.
On Monday we will begin our Buffalo Hide art project. I hope to post some pictures of the student's fantastic artwork! They are all so talented!
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