Half way through November.

At the beginning of November we learned about animals and their habitats. We studied ocean habitiats, and orange grove habitats, and now we are studying animals who live in grasslands.

We have learned the names of many animals and their babies.

Do you know which babies are called calves, cubs, pups and joeys? We have read many books on this subject including: Animal babies in the Grasslands, by Kingfisher.

Your children have been writing about friendship in class. One story we read was about the unlikely friendship between a baby hippo and an old tortoise, called " Owen and Mzee, best friends."

In math we are continuing our study of patterns and we have started to sort items by size. OUr new game is called, "Take Away." The students have really enjoyed this guessing game and it has helped with our communication skills.

Your children have become great at cooperating and helping each other in class. I changed the room around and they seem to have adapted to the new environment.

Thank you for all of your help and support. Special thanks to Room 110 moms, because of your help writers workshop has really taken off. Thank you.

Your children have really enjoyed watching our fish Miracle change and grow. Lets hope we will have more animals soon.