Reading is essential, and sharing what we read and know is part of our daily work. On this day, however, our favorite stuffed friends came to spend the day!
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Aquarium in the Classroom
The aquarium finally made it to our class. Snailaroni and four fish friends are part of our daily observations.
Monday, September 7, 2015
Classroom Visitor
Last week we had a special visitor, Gary the Rat!
He is a fine fellow indeed and students were very curious about him. Take a look!
BYE, GARY!
Social Studies in First
September (courtesy of The Teachers Corner) is filled with naturally occurring opportunities to study our world. Here are just a few we will be exploring.
Labor Day 7th
September 9th - Teddy Bear Day- bring your bear to school and read.
Patriot's Day-
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Reading Using the Daily 5 Framework
We have been practicing the expectations of the Daily 5 Literacy Framework.
You may find out more here: The Daily 5
We have used the STAR assessment together with other diagnostic tools to group our guided reading groups. Tomorrow we begin Literature Circles.
Students are continuing to build their stamina and comprehension.
Sunday, August 23, 2015
OPEN HOUSE 2015
If you missed the Open House presentation,
click on the icon above for the powerpoint.
Math Rocks
We are using a combination of leveled math resources this year.
There are numerous resources to assist your child's learning and enjoyment of math.
Check out ENY 1st grade module 1 here.
Check out ENY 2nd grade module 1 here.
Free with registration is Math Blasters & many grade levels.
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| PBS also has a few. |
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Who's a Scientist? What do they do?
Science with a View
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| Using tools to explore. |
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| Documenting our observations. |
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| Comparing similarities & differences |
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| How would you categorize this? |
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| Analyzing and contemplating |
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| I wonder about a rhino. |
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I love zebras!
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| Me too! |
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| Love my panda! |
Snailaroni Visits the Class
We used science inquiry and observed our pond snail.
We practiced our skills of observation, asking questions, and documenting data in our science logs.
Ask your child to point out the snails foot, mouth, tentacles, shell, shell apex, and respiratory pore.
The Scientific Method
Visit the scientific method for kids blogspot
What's for Homework?
click above for current week
Each week I send home a homework sheet which includes a weekly conduct grade space.
The students record their daily conduct based on his/her daily behavior
which is recorded in Class DOJO.
Parents or guardians are asked to initial each evening as an indication
the page has been viewed.
Homework sheets include MUST Dos and enrichment activities.
The must dos will be turned into me,
some daily, some by the specific due date, and so by Fridays.
Families need flexibility for getting homework done...
If you find your nightly routine is over whelming for your 1st grader
contact his/her teacher for a modified plan.
Family Time, Art, Music, Sports, and Dance are assets to your child's learning.
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