Hi everyone! Can you believe we are already heading into Week 5?! At this point, the routines are starting to feel much more natural, the kids are settling into being fourth graders, and we are really starting to get into the good stuff! This week we will continue our California studies, move further into our narrative reading and writing work, and keep building those strong math foundations. 🗺️ What’s Happening in Class California Studies:We are continuing our California studies as students...

It’s Week 4, and we are officially settling into the rhythm of the school year. The beginning-of-the-year activities are behind us, and we are diving into the real work of fourth grade. This week has been one of those weeks where I look around the room and think, “Okay...we’re really doing this!” What’s Happening in Room 6 We are moving right along with our California studies! After starting with our introduction letters, students are now researching California’s different regions and...

Hi Hello Reader, We are heading into our third week of school, and this is usually when I feel like I can finally start taking a breath. The first two weeks have been all about getting to know each other, learning procedures, figuring out where things belong, and practicing how our classroom works. Now we're getting to the part I really love: settling into the actual academic routines that we will use for the rest of the year. I thought I'd share what a typical day looks like in my classroom...