Our Weekly Home Learning Program October 30- November 5
Our Program Transdisciplinary Theme: Who we are Central Idea: To achieve a balanced lifestyle we need to make wise choices in nutrition, hygiene, and physical and social life. Lines of Inquiry: · An awareness of our physical and social needs · The practical consequences of a healthy lifestyle on our general well being		Reminders/Notes · This will be our last week for our planner. We’ll be starting with How we organize ourselves. · Refer to the www.ic.edu.lb for new information and all updates.
		Environment Tip/News:Five Simple Ways to Pack a Waste-Free Lunch YES NO REUSABLE carrier (cloth bag, lunchbox) NO throw-away bags REUSABLE containers NO plastic wrap, foil or styrofoam THERMOS for drinks NO single-use cartons or cans CLOTH NAPKIN to wash and re-use NO paper napkins SILVERWARE to wash and re-use NO plastic forks and spoons
Friday It’s Halloween and many of us love eating all those treats we are offered!! But, have we ever thought of all the calories we’re getting and what do you think are the consequences? Go to http://kidshealth.org/kid/ closet/games/candy_game.html and play the game. Feed the Jack-o-lantern some candy and see how many calories he’s getting… In your Home Journal, write about what you learned from this game and list some other healthful treats that could be given on Halloween…. WHOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAWWW!!	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
	Go again to kidshealth.org and from the menu on the left, choose movies and games. Go to activities and challenge yourself with HEALTHSEARCH. Try answering all the questions, and then check your answers by going to the answer sheet. Write two interesting facts you learned.	In your Home Journal solve the following addition equations using the strategy make a ten. Show your work using the ten frame. 6 + 9 = 7 + 8 = 8 + 5 = 9 + 3 = 7 + 7 = 5 + 7 =	From the 2nd grade high-frequency worksheet that is found in your Home Journal, choose ten or more words you find the most challenging to spell and try a spelling bee with a family member. Keep trying till you get them all right!!	In your Home Journal, write how having friends is important in your life.
Read the book that you have with you and remember to fill in your reading log on a daily basis.