Here in the Galaxy Room, we continue our study around the world. Currently, we are taking a closer look at Asia. We are identifying the location, landforms, biomes, countries,etc. This week, we are planning to turn our focus to Malaysia, and the rainforests of Asia. No school Friday! Have a great week!

In the upcoming week we will take a closer look at Australia, and the ocean life surrounding it. The sound of the week is Dd, and share day will be on Friday, as usual. Bring an item beginning with our sound of the week in your special share box. Next week will be Ee.

Week of 1/24

In the Galaxy Room we are wrapping up our study of Antarctica. We are learning about the formation of glaciers; the animals that live in the ocean around Antarctica; and the ocean itself.
Our sound of the week is Nn and we will have share day on Friday.

Galaxy Room 2010-2011

Upcoming

Here in the Galaxy Room we have been studying North America, the biomes of North America, the animals within those biomes and the United States as a country. We have also identified other North American countries, but focused primarily on the natural habitats of our own area. Next week we will briefly study the pilgrims, native americans, and the first Thanksgiving. We have been learning the songs:
Twinkle Twinkle (extended version incorporating cardinal directions)
I live in a House
Tell me the Continents
Gray Squirrel

We will not have a letter sound the week of 11.22.10. However, the letter sounds for the upcoming weeks are as follows
11.29 - 12.3 Cc
12.6 - 12.10 Pp

There will be no new sounds of the week until January 3rd.

Thank you!

Lori

Upcoming

Here in the Galaxy Room, we are blasting back to earth from our space unit and preparing to move on to our study of North America. We will start by locating North America on a map, identifying the landforms of North America and variety of biomes throughout the continent. We will find out more about the current and historical cultures of North America as well as the animal life that is present here. Our afternoon kindergarten will take a closer look at the United States, history, landmarks, and individuals who left an important impact on our country.

October 18th

This week in the Galaxy Room we will continue our study of outer space, beginning with Planet Earth, Mars, and Jupiter. Our sound of the week is Tt, and there will be no share day on Friday since school is closed. Remember the Pumpkin Patch field trip on Wednesday, bring your sack lunch and be ready for some pumpkin fun!!