Measurement and Conversions

Brufftopian have been studying measurement and conversions in Math. Students have been learning to convert weight, distance, and volume using the US Customary System and the Metric System. Most students left the math sessions thinking aloud, “Why don’t we use the Metric System in the United States? It’s much simpler.” …

House Cup Points for the Harry Potter Book Club

Students have had a great time this school year earning points for the House Cup. Maybe their teacher, Sir Treffmub, had a great time, too! If you are looking to do something to earn your house extra points, look below to get inspired. If you still can’t think of anything, please let …

Research Project in Reading

Today students learned about the research project in our reading block. Students have been split into 5 different groups and will be researching different extreme weather topics. Topics range from hurricanes to droughts to floods and tsunamis. Be sure to ask your child about their topic today. There are many different …

Students Learn Perimeter and Area with Piles of Tiles

Brufftopians launched the math unit of Perimeter and Area. Students completed the three at lesson by estimating, multiplying and dividing to come up with an answer.     The math lesson began with students started on the rug. Each student watched a short video that showed a teacher dumping a …

First Grade Reading Buddies

Brufftopian Buddies!! Yup, thats right, the fourth graders of brufftopia got to meet their first grade reading buddies after a long two or three months without seeing them! First grade reading buddies, are a chance for kids to get to know new people that are in a different grade, and …