Happy fall to everyone! I hope you have all had time to enjoy the beautiful fall colors as I have. Who would have thought a few months back that a drought would bring us such vibrant colors. I certainly did not. I was afraid the leaves would all change and drop quickly. Thankfully God had other plans and we are enjoying a very bright fall.

A reminder to all that October book reports are due on November 1. The reports are very simple this month. The students were told to choose a book at their reading level and they are to fill out a pumpkin that asks them to briefly summarize the book. Then they are to color the pumpkin.

I require a monthly book report. Students choose a "Just Right" book from our classroom library, school library, or their own personal library. The children were taught how to choose a "just right" book at the beginning of the year. They know to turn to any page in the chosen book and begin to read. If they encounter 0-2 words they don't know then the book is too easy for them, 5 or more then the book is too hard, and 3-4 it is "Just Right!" This is known as the Goldilocks way of choosing a "just right" book!

Please be sure to check the subject pages of this blog to see what we've been up to in class. I try to have pictures along with a brief description of what we are learning. I am also trying to set up the Arrow Parent ordering from Scholastic so that you can order directly from their website. You can then use your credit card instead of having to write out a check. Every dollar you spend allows me to order free books for our classroom. The order form will continue to go home with the kids as usual. You may also continue ordering the way you have always done it if you prefer. Either way is a WIN for our classroom!