Cats or Dogs?
Cats or Dogs? Which do you prefer, and why? Present your opinion in a persuasive essay. Tacy Rowan, Tracy Webster

Today’s Activities

Read it! Write it!

Read “Cats or Dogs?” Read and Respond to the Writing Prompt found here

Math

Brain Teasers! Challenge yourself to solve these math puzzles. Share one or more with someone else and explain your thinking.

Mystery Science

Watch this video and find the answers on Mystery Science – Why Do Baby Animals Look So Cute?

Design your own pet food!

Design Your Own Pet Food then complete this worksheet and create your own commercial!

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Speech & Language

Focus on giving information: What’s your favorite baby animal? Describe what your favorite animal looks like to someone in your home for them to guess what it is.

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Fail Forward

Fail Forward

Today's ActivitiesDiscuss this picture with an adult at home.  What do you think it means?  Why do you think the illustrator chose an iceberg to represent success? Lookup any of the words under the water, labeled “What People Don’t See,” that you don’t know in a...

Field Day!

Field Day!

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