We started this week by looking at measurement in math. We compared the different ways that mass and liquid volume are measured around the world. Most of the world uses the metric system with grams, kilograms, milliliters, and liters. We use the customary system in the U.S. that involves ounces and pounds for mass and […]
You have received the letter about the upcoming 1,000s project in your Temescalian’s homework folder but I wanted to go a little further in detail about the 1,000s Project here. Again, each Temescalian does not need to present 1,000 items. S/he needs to present something with 250 items. All of the Temescalians will be split […]
During the week before our break we focused on what it means to be a friend, but first we needed to define what being a friend really means, what it looks and sounds like in Temescal Creek. We wrote words that describe a good friend on paper strips, and then linked them together into a […]
We enjoyed seeing the Peking Acrobats perform at Zellerbach Hall last week. The amazing feats and balance involved audibly thrilled us! Student highlights included bounding lions, balancing on cylinders, and sword play. Our drawings of our favorite acts are now on display in our classroom window. Thank you to the chaperones who came along and […]
This week, we grappled with fractions! We folded the same sized paper into two parts, three parts, four parts, six parts, and eight parts and labeled the parts. As we did this, kids noticed: “If you fold the halves in half, you get fourths!” “So if you fold the fourths in half, you get eighths!” […]
We are enjoying getting back into the regular routine after our break. Please check your emails to sign up for conferences next Thursday and Friday and for on-site childcare if needed. There will be no school those days: March 9 and 10. We can’t believe this month is wrapping up and March is upon us! Here […]
Continuing our exploration of fractions, we took a strip of paper and divided it into halves, quarters, eighths, thirds, sixths, twelfths, fifths, and tenths. Temescalians noticed that halves, fourths, and eighths were related. “They’re double of each other.” When digging deeper, they meant that it took two eighths to equal one fourth. This was driven home […]
The Coyote Hills field trip is happening tomorrow rain or shine, so Temescalians should check the weather that morning and come prepared for it with raincoats, layers, and hats. Don’t forget to pack a lunch, water bottle, and have your child wear comfortable walking shoes for our trek to the Ohlone site. Thank you in […]
