Last week, our class started learning about the rain forest. We are learning about the different layers and which plants and animals grow in each layer. Jared's mom, Jessica was a super class helper by coming in and helping us with our rain forest mural. We feel like we are in the middle of the rain forest in our classroom. Today we built a diorama of the rain forest. The students should be able to tell you the layers and what the animals are.

We are learning some new vocabulary this week and next. Our six new words are: precious, transform, cautiously, adventure, envy, and fond. Try and use them and see if your child can catch you. The students get to mark a tally for each time they catch someone using the word or they use it.

The school year is coming to a close very quickly, but we keep working up to the very end. We still have a lot to learn and a lot to do to get ready for 2nd grade. Continue helping your child with extra sheets and corrections at home. I appreciate the extra support you give them at home.

Today we had 4 new authors. Take a moment to check out their stories.

Kenzie tells us about her puppy.

Jazer writes about a cat named Tuffy.

Samantha writes about a puppy that she hopes she can get one day.

Malachy tells about his favorite baby animal.