We reviewed the book, Apple Farmer Annie, using retelling cards. Then the students sampled some Applesauce Cake that Mrs. Abbey had baked. Many of the students thought it was pretty good, although there were a few that didn't like it because it had raisins in it. Here is the recipe in case you'd like to make it at home.
Applesauce CakeThe book fair was being set up today, so the students are very excited about that! We watched a 10-minute video which highlighted some of the authors and books they can find at the book fair. Tomorrow, the students will have a chance to browse and look at books at the book fair!
1/2 C. butter 1 tsp. cinnamon
1 C. sugar 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs 1/2 tsp. allspice
1 1/4 C. flour 1 C. applesauce
1/2 tsp. baking soda 2/3 C. raisins
1/2 tsp. salt
Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs and beat well. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, bakins soda, salt, and spices. Add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beating after each addition and blending well. Stir in raisins. Pour batter into a 9" greased pan. Bake a 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until browned. (Toothpick inserted into cake should come out clean.) Cool and enjoy!
Today was our day to do a lesson from "Being a Writer," our writing curriculum. Mrs. Abbey read, Red is a Dragon, which is a story about colors. We learned a new sharing technique, called "Think, Pair, Share". During writing, the students each chose a color that they wanted to write about, and drew pictures of four things that are that color. They then labeled the pictures, writing all the sounds they could hear in each word.
In handwriting, the students learned how to correctly make the uppercase "A", using the lines we've already learned: "slant, slant, horizontal".
Another bit of exciting news that I shared with the students today is that we will be getting a new student in our class next week! We talked a little bit about ways we can make him feel welcome.
A note went home in your child's backpack regarding early dismissal pick-up procedures. Please fill out and return to school tomorrow, if possible. Thanks!
Also, our Fall Festival snack mix will be made on Thursday. Please send in your contribution for our mix in the next couple of days. Thank you!
We have been talking about eating healthy breakfasts in our class, in PE class, and in guidance class. Please help your child determine what is a healthy breakfast to eat in order for their brains to be ready to work and learn in school each day!
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