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Dreena Tischler
K-2nd FAC Voigt Elementary November 5, 2015 Dear Parents: Our November study of maps is off to a great start. We are studying the 5 elements of maps: Key (Legend), Scale, Title, Border and Compass Rose. Many of our students can name and point out several or all of these elements and give you a simple definition. For example, we say the Title “tells what the map is about” and the Compass Rose “tells which way,” while the scale tells “how big.” If you look at this letter on my website, (MrsTischlersClassroom.weebly.com) you can click a link to one of the map examples we have used. To help us gain the concept of maps, we have been reading the book, As the Crow Flies by Gail Hartman and Harvey Stevenson. The students are really enjoying this beautifully illustrated and simple book. Today we began creating our own maps. We have a lot of wonderful days coming up; today we had week 2 of the Viking Opportunity Cafe; we prepared coffee and pastries to sell to the staff here. Meanwhile we are learning that 4 quarters = $1, how to smile and thank our customers, and how to prepare orders in advance. Okay well mostly we are having tons of fun meeting our very kind and generous staff but all that learning will cement in time/ In the folders is a field trip form for Wednesday, November 18; please see the form for details. That will be followed on November 20 by our feast prepared by our students; hope you can join us. Our feast will be followed by some special pre-holiday academic centers and we would LOVE to have you join us for both. We’ve observed that most of our students need to practice eating with a fork; this would be an excellent thing to practice before the feast! Have a great weekend! Love, Dreena Tischler 512-428-7576; [email protected]
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AuthorDreena Tischler, Teacher, FAC Archives
September 2019
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