The students have been very excited with the new fall activities we have been working on.  Last week,  we noticed the change in weather as well as the change in the color of the leaves.  We talked about how Autumn is another word for Fall.  We discussed how leaves change colors from green to orange, yellow, and red.  Students learned that once leaves turn brown, they fall from the trees.  We talked about the weather getting cooler and some possible items we might have to wear to keep warm.
We have been talking a lot about sorting. The students know this as putting things into groups.  We can decide how we will make our groups by various rules.  We sorted leaves by color and shape.
Students also enjoyed a nature walk outside. We had a checklist and a clipboard of items we were looking for such as a bird, an ant, leaves, a flower, etc.  Students had a great time walking out of the classroom into the grassy area by our room.  They got to see some new things up close and checked them off the list.  Ask your child what they did or did not see outside on the nature walk. Doing a nature walk at your house over Fall Break would be a great way to see the weather change as well.  There may be new things around your neighborhood they could look for that we don't have at school.
Students also enjoyed reading the book Leaf Man.  Students then created their own Leaf Man that will be displayed in the classroom.
Thank you to all the parents that came to assist with Pup Strut.  The kids had a great time going through the obstacle course and riding bikes.  I don't think the even realized it was raining, which meant no playground!
All Progress Reports have been sent home.  If your child has an IEP, you also received a Progress Report on their specific goals.  We will be having Parent Teacher Conferences Wednesday and Thursday evening at school.  These will be held in my classroom (room 120) and will be 15 minutes long.  Please be mindful of your scheduled time so I can stay on schedule.
Please note we will be on Fall Break from October 16th- 29th! I hope everyone has a great break and is able to take some time to relax!