Calendar Facts
What happened on the equinox?
Spring started
Name 2 meanings of the word "kind"
1. A category like a "kind" of cookie or a "kind" of candy
2. To be nice, helpful
How are a train and a rollercoaster the same and different?
Same
1, They both have wheels
2. They both run on a track
Different
1. The train is a mode of transportation takes you somewhere else than where you started. A rollercoaster is a ride.
2. Rollercoasters go up high in the air and upside down. Trains stay on the ground or on a bridge.
3. Train rides are longer. Roller coaster rides are very short.
Every time you go to the dentist, you have a cavity. The dentist says you have to take better care of your teeth. What can you do?
Brush 2 or more times a days
Floss
Use mouthwash
Eat less candy
What branch includes the Supreme Court?
Judicial
Bonus Question
What are the other 2 branches of government?
What days did you have field trips this month?
Thursday, March 30
Bonus Question:
Where did we go on Thursday, March 10th?
Name 2 meanings of the word "seal"
1. A mammal that lives in the ocean and eats fish.
2. To close something such as "seal" an envelope.
How are a ladder and a staircase the same and different?
Same
1. They both have steps
2. They can be climbed.
Different
1. Stairs stay in one place and ladders can be moved
2. Stairs have a railing. Ladders do not.
You are having a hard time understanding how to do long division. Every time you have a quiz in school, you get most of the questions wrong. What can you do to improve?
Ask an adult for help
Practice every day
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Bonus Question:
How many woman are on the Supreme Court right now?
What is March Madness?
The college basketball finals.
Name 2 meanings of the word "patient"
1. A person who goes to a doctor or the hospital
2. To be understanding and able to wait without complaining or getting mad
How are a tape measure and a ruler the same and different?
Same:
1. They both measure length
2. They both have numbers on them
Different:
1. A ruler is made of hard plastic or wood. A tape measure is fabric or soft plastic.
2. A tape measure coils up into a case. A ruler stays the same shape and length.
Everyday, you are late for school. There is not enough time in the morning to do everything like wash up, brush your teeth, pick out clothes, eat breakfast, and pack a snack. What could you do to get to school on time?
Do some of the things the night before like put out your clothes or pack your snack.
Wake up earlier.
Who was the first woman on the Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O'Connor
Bonus Question:
Who is the newest woman to join the Supreme Court?
What country is St. Patrick's Day originally from?
Ireland
Name 2 meanings of the word "season"
1. A time of year like summer, fall, winter, and spring
2. To put flavoring on food like salt, pepper, paprika, thyme
How are an aquarium and a lake the same and different?
Same
1. They both have water
2. They both have fish
Different
1. An aquarium is made by humans . A lake is usually natural
2. An aqaurium can go indoors. A lake is only outdoors.
3. Some aquariums can be picked up and moved around. A lake stays in one place.
Your mom tells you that she went in your room to put laundry away, and she said your room is filthy. She wants you to clean your room on Saturday. You are mad because it takes you three hours or more to clean your room. What can you do to make it take less time to clean your room?
Clean a little bit every day.
Keep your room neat all the time--set the bed, hand up your clothes, put your toys away after playing with them.
Who was the first Latina justice on the Supreme Court?
Sonia Sotomayor
What did we celebrate on March 16th?
Pi Day
Bonus Question:
What is Pi?
Name 2 meanings of the word "star"
1. a celestial body that shines in the sky
2. a person in a movie or a play who stands out or gets all the attention
How are pumpkins and grapes the same and different?
Same
They are both foods.
They are both fruits.
They are both spheres.
They both grow on a vine.
Different
Pumpkins are orange. Grapes are purple, red, or green.
Pumpkins are big. Grapes are small.
Grapes can be eaten raw. Pumpkin has to be cooked.
Your mom is mad because you keep coming home with dirty clothes. Last week, you had spaghetti sauce all over your shirt. This week, you had paint from art class on your pants. What can you do to keep your clothes clean?
Wear a smock during art class.
Tuck a napkin into the collar of your shirt at lunch.
Wipe your face while you eat.
Which female Supreme Court justices are from New York City?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Elena Kagan
Sonia Sotomayor