What does not belong?

Each set of words has one that doesn't quite fit.  It is not part of the CATEGORY.  Which word is it?

1. dog  cat   whale  hamster

2.  book   pencil   paper   couch

3.   pie  apple  banana  pear

4.  tent   den   chair   cabin


BONUS  CHALLENGE:
5.  run   dance   girl   think


6.  red    pretty   dress  tall


ADDITIONAL CHALLENGE:
WHAT IS THE CATEGORY FOR EACH SET OF WORDS?

What is the effect?

Can you tell me the possible effect in these events?

a.  It rained during our P.E. time.

b.  We had a green day!

c.  I got a perfect score on a spelling test.

d.  I did not turn in my classwork on time.

What's the cause?

Can you tell me a possible cause of these events?

a. My ice melted in my soda.

b.  My boots were muddy.

c.  I fell asleep early.

d.  I felt so excited I couldn't sit still.

Plural Means More Than One!

Which words below are plural?

cat     mice    dogs    cookies    cake    clocks   cup    geese   pens   crayon    eggs    puppies    leaves   tree   plants   class   student  books

Native American Medicine

Have you ever had a cold?  What does it feel like?  How does your family take care of you?  Native Americans often used plants to heal the sick memebers of thier tribe.  Even today people use plants to heal.  Here is a picture of cardamom, bay leaf, cinnamon, and cloves. 

Challenge Question: Which sentence below is a cause?  Which is the effect?

a. I got sick.

b. I made some tea to feel better.

Try again!
a. The tea made me feel better.

b. I made a tea.

How do you study spelling?

I used to make flashcards at home.  I practiced everyday and made it to a spelling bee!  I got third place.  Although I didn't get first place, it was still quite fun!

Alexa's Story Problem

Sam had two puppies.  Ben took one home.  How many puppies did Sam have left?

Is this an addition or subtraction problem?  How do you know?