Hello,
I apologize that this is so late. I had a meeting and now am scrambling to get back on track.
We talked about peaceful protests today in conjunction with MLK Jr. Day. I read Rosa by Nikki Giovanni. Later on this week I'll read a picture book about the Greensboro sit-ins. They are lessons that I feel strongly that children need to hear. They shouldn't do things that they feel are wrong. If they ever make the choice to not obey authority however, they should do it peacably and realize that there may be repercussions that they don't like.
Multiplication facts are coming along. Keep up the work at home. If you aren't playing some games at home, ask your child 4 times 8 and then 6 times 12. If they can't answer those then you need to start working on some multiplication. Let me know if you'd like some game possibilities or websites.
I am reading The Cay by Theodore Taylor for our read aloud. Their boat was just sunk by a German U-boat and now poor Henrik is stuck on a raft with a complete stranger. Ask your child about what they know about WWII. We have gotten into a few discussions about it. Curiosity is high.
I've got to run. Thanks for reading.
Mr. Shea
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