This week we are off to explore nature on a camping adventure with Henry and Mudge! Cynthia Rylant is the author of the "Henry and Mudge" series, in which a little boy and his gigantic dog, Mudge, have adventures and learn about the world together. After reading "Henry and Mudge: The First Book" as a class, students will be delving into "Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night," which tells the story of Henry's family's first camping trip! Henry and Mudge help pitch the tent, go on a hike, roast marshmallows, and gaze at the stars at night. They might even see some wildlife along the way! What do you predict they might discover on as they explore nature on a camping trip? Chat with your student about this great book, and look for many other "Henry and Mudge" books at your school or public library!
Ask your student to share some of our Amazing Words from this week: galaxy, tranquil, wildlife, identify, underneath, detective, fascinating, and slimy. See if you can identify any of them in this week's song below (it's Mrs. Gavalis' favorite song of the year!). It is sung to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne."
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Week 2
3...2...1...Blast Off! This week we are blasting off into space and learning about the lives of astronauts! Our story this week is called "Exploring Space with an Astronaut" by Patricia Murphy. We will find out about how astronauts sleep, move around the shuttle, and what they eat! We will also learn about Eileen Collins, the first woman pilot of a space shuttle, as well as the different things astronauts do on a space mission!
Ask your student to share some of our Amazing Words from this week: ascend, descend, orbit, enormous, universe, journey, launch, meteorite. Check out this week's song below!
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Week 1
Unit 1 is all about exploring new places and discovering new things. Our first story is called "Iris and Walter" by Elissa Haden Guest. It is about a little girl, Iris, who moves from the big city to the quiet country. She is worried that there is nothing to do and no one to play with, until she meets Walter! We will learn about all the fun things these two friends do together!
This book is part of a series, so if you enjoyed it, you can find these other Iris and Walter books at the school or public library!
-"Iris and Walter: True Friends"
-"Iris and Walter: The Sleepover"
-"Iris and Walter and Baby Rose"
-"Iris and Walter and Cousin Howie"
-"Iris and Walter: Lost and Found"
-"Iris and Walter and the Substitute Teacher"
-"Iris and Walter and the Field Trip"
-"Iris and Walter: The School Play"
-"Iris and Walter and the Birthday Party"
