April 9 in Room 11

• Mrs. Craig is reading a chapter book called Because of Winn-Dixie to the class. It is about a child, Opal, whose father is a preacher. Opal's mother has left the family, and Opal wants to adopt a dog, Winn-Dixie. The subject matter if this book is really making the children think and has resulted in fascinating discussions.
• Students are working on Easter crossword puzzles.
• The second graders are still working with money, counting, adding and subtracting. It is important when counting money to begin with the largest amount coins first.
• The class went to computers and library today.
• In art, they are practicing concentrating on what they really see, and on following directions. These skills will evolve into learning how to draw specific things, as well as stimulate imaginations for individual, personal works.