Spiders!

This week, we are integrating science into our literacy and math blocks to learn all about creepy, crawly....

Even though they give ME goosebumps, the kids are loving learning about them! Many students already knew quite a few facts about them too. We filled in our own schema sheets and copied one fact onto a post-it to share with the class. Check our schema chart:

After reading two nonfiction books about spiders, we started to record some of our new learning on post-its (the purple ones you see on the chart). We will continue adding to the chart as we read and learn more.

Today we also did a lesson about extending vocabulary using important words that have come up as we learn about spiders. We discussed how we can find, learn, and use these words when we write, talk, and read about spiders. Then, to support our understanding, we illustrated some words and created a poster to show the meaning of each word.

Ask your child what they have learned about spiders so far! See if they can explain all six of these vocabulary words we worked on today too: orb web, spinneret, dragline, spiderlings, arachnid, and camouflage. 

I also challenged everyone to research with an adult and see if they could find another animal that's an arachnid. Write it down and have your child bring it in to tell us if you find one (or more) together! :)