We are studying maps and spent one morning exploring a bunch of them. We looked at different state maps, a map of state parks, and a simple map of the United States.
Last week we set up our earthworms in their temporary home in our classroom. Currently it is covered in black construction paper to help them feel at home. 
In a few more days we'll peek in and see the tunnels they've made. As soon as the earthworms made an appearance there were a ton of questions. 
We had only a brief time so everyone wrote down their questions for us to research sometime soon.
Our reading workshop is a busy, busy time! Students read independently for at least 10-15 minutes. Many students read more when they finish their center work.
Students meet in guided reading groups with a teacher. They read the same book and talk about it. This is a time when they learn reading strategies that are very focused on their individual needs.
At other times students may be working on a center. They may be listening to a story on the computer, reading words around the room, reading with a buddy, writing new words they are learning, or finding new books in our classroom library.
We've been studying lots of different kinds of measurement (length, weight, volume) recently. The students have explored with each type of measurement and have discovered many things and learned a lot. I hope they are sharing their learning with you!
