Happy Halloween everyone! When I greeted the students with this this morning, one student said 'Yeah, today is the real Halloween.' That brought a smile to my face.
We had a frightfully good time today in first grade. We wrapped up our story A Big Fish for Max in Language Arts by taking our test on the story and reviewing digraphs sh and th and vowel sound al. We also wrote about our monsters. They will be hanging in the hallway for you to see during Parent-Teacher Conferences next week.
In Math class today, we used a balance to weigh a pencil, crayon, eraser, and marker. We added pennies to one side until the balance was even.
Our recess today was a celebration of the end of Red Ribbon Week. We exercised our right to be drug free by participating in various fitness stations in the gym.
This afternoon we practiced with our 8th grade friends for tomorrow's prayer service. We are so excited for this. We hope you will come and see us. The service begins at 1:00 in the church.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
A CRAZY Day
Today was a crazy day - that is a crazy hair day. The students totally loved styling their hair all wild. I loved some of the creative ways they did too. Thanks for making today extra special for them.
With our crazy hairdos, we learned many things today. In Religion, we talked about Ordinary Time in the Church year. We also prayed the last decade of the Glorious Mysteries. The students brought their rosary home so that they can continue praying with it throughout the year.
In Language Arts, we worked in our literacy centers, identified nouns in sentences, and pre-planned our writing project. Tomorrow we are going to write about monsters.
In Math class, we used pattern blocks to make a graph. We then answered questions about our graph.
To continue our talk about pumpkins, today we discussed the life cycle of a pumpkin. We made a chain showing how a pumpkin grows.
Tomorrow looks to be just exciting as we conclude Red Ribbon Week and as we practice with our 8th grade friends for the All Saints' Prayer Service.
With our crazy hairdos, we learned many things today. In Religion, we talked about Ordinary Time in the Church year. We also prayed the last decade of the Glorious Mysteries. The students brought their rosary home so that they can continue praying with it throughout the year.
In Language Arts, we worked in our literacy centers, identified nouns in sentences, and pre-planned our writing project. Tomorrow we are going to write about monsters.
In Math class, we used pattern blocks to make a graph. We then answered questions about our graph.
To continue our talk about pumpkins, today we discussed the life cycle of a pumpkin. We made a chain showing how a pumpkin grows.
Tomorrow looks to be just exciting as we conclude Red Ribbon Week and as we practice with our 8th grade friends for the All Saints' Prayer Service.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Pumpkin Fun!
Today was a great day in first grade! We had so much fun throughout the day.
We began our day by attending Eucharistic Adoration which is such a nice way to begin a day. It is always nice to spend some quiet time in the presence of Jesus.
We returned to the classroom, went to Music class, and then started on our day. We reviewed short u and final blends. We also read A Big Fish for Max with a partner. I hope you enjoy the story tonight. We ended our morning with a Math lesson where we practiced our adding 1 facts.
After lunch, we joined with the other first grade friends to practice for All Saints' Day. The students are doing a good job at listening and following directions.
Then, it was time for a special project. In the spirit of Halloween, both first grade students helped to carve the pumpkin. The students helped scoop the seeds from inside the pumpkin and worked together to decide on what type of face it should have. Next, while I carved out the face, the students listened to and talked about how a pumpkin grows. Finally, it was time for the big reveal . . .
We wrapped up the project by writing the steps in carving the pumpkin.
Tomorrow is gym day. Also, the All Saints' Day costumes are due tomorrow.
We began our day by attending Eucharistic Adoration which is such a nice way to begin a day. It is always nice to spend some quiet time in the presence of Jesus.
We returned to the classroom, went to Music class, and then started on our day. We reviewed short u and final blends. We also read A Big Fish for Max with a partner. I hope you enjoy the story tonight. We ended our morning with a Math lesson where we practiced our adding 1 facts.
After lunch, we joined with the other first grade friends to practice for All Saints' Day. The students are doing a good job at listening and following directions.
Then, it was time for a special project. In the spirit of Halloween, both first grade students helped to carve the pumpkin. The students helped scoop the seeds from inside the pumpkin and worked together to decide on what type of face it should have. Next, while I carved out the face, the students listened to and talked about how a pumpkin grows. Finally, it was time for the big reveal . . .
We wrapped up the project by writing the steps in carving the pumpkin.
Tomorrow is gym day. Also, the All Saints' Day costumes are due tomorrow.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Happy Monday!
Welcome back everyone! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Many of the students told me about the wonderful time they had trick-or-treating over the weekend!
Our day started with Religion class where we continued our discussion on the different Church seasons.
We then switched our focus to Language Arts. We reviewed the sounds of sh, th, and al. We also reviewed our sight words before reading our story A Big Fish for Max.
In Math class today, we learned our adding 1 facts. We created our own fact cards that we will use to practice with in class.
We also took time today to begin practicing for the All Saints' Day prayer service on Friday. We are getting excited for it.
Our day started with Religion class where we continued our discussion on the different Church seasons.
We then switched our focus to Language Arts. We reviewed the sounds of sh, th, and al. We also reviewed our sight words before reading our story A Big Fish for Max.
In Math class today, we learned our adding 1 facts. We created our own fact cards that we will use to practice with in class.
We also took time today to begin practicing for the All Saints' Day prayer service on Friday. We are getting excited for it.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Party Time!
What a fantastic day we had in first grade! We sure do love a party!
But, before we celebrated Halloween, it was time for work. We talked about the church seasons in Religion class. During Language Arts, we made spiders and then wrote either and sh or th word on a leg. A picture of a spider is below. We also sorted Halloween nouns by whether they named a person, place, or thing. Lastly, we read A Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything and then made our own scarecrows. In Math, we finished Halloween patterns by gluing the picture that would come next.
And then it was time to party. We had so much fun rotating between games. We bowled using gourds, participated in a relay race, pinned the nose on the pumpkin, and played Jenga. I want to thank all of the parents who came today to help with the party. Because of your help, we had a great time.
Just a reminder that we do not have school tomorrow. Enjoy your weekend!
But, before we celebrated Halloween, it was time for work. We talked about the church seasons in Religion class. During Language Arts, we made spiders and then wrote either and sh or th word on a leg. A picture of a spider is below. We also sorted Halloween nouns by whether they named a person, place, or thing. Lastly, we read A Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything and then made our own scarecrows. In Math, we finished Halloween patterns by gluing the picture that would come next.
And then it was time to party. We had so much fun rotating between games. We bowled using gourds, participated in a relay race, pinned the nose on the pumpkin, and played Jenga. I want to thank all of the parents who came today to help with the party. Because of your help, we had a great time.
Just a reminder that we do not have school tomorrow. Enjoy your weekend!
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Excitement in the Air!
Excitement was in the air today especially when the students saw snowflakes. We are also quite excited about Halloween tomorrow.
We could not let the snow interrupt our day of learning though. We concluded our study on the Great Commandment by creating a mobile. The students drew ways to love God, love others, and love ourselves.
In Language Arts class, we reviewed digraphs and vowel sound al. We also listened to our story A Big Fish for Max. In addition, we finished our haunted house writing by decorating a haunted house and then using our thumbprints to add ghosts around the house. Here is a picture of a final masterpiece:
In Math class, we talked about measurement. We then used linking cubes to measure the length and width of our desks.
Our special treat for the day was a visit from St. Francis University. Students in the occupational therapy program came to talk to us about backpack safety. They talked about how to load books into our bookbag and even helped us to make sure our backpacks were fitted properly. We enjoyed their visit.
Reminder that tomorrow is a jean day for the students!
We could not let the snow interrupt our day of learning though. We concluded our study on the Great Commandment by creating a mobile. The students drew ways to love God, love others, and love ourselves.
In Language Arts class, we reviewed digraphs and vowel sound al. We also listened to our story A Big Fish for Max. In addition, we finished our haunted house writing by decorating a haunted house and then using our thumbprints to add ghosts around the house. Here is a picture of a final masterpiece:
In Math class, we talked about measurement. We then used linking cubes to measure the length and width of our desks.
Our special treat for the day was a visit from St. Francis University. Students in the occupational therapy program came to talk to us about backpack safety. They talked about how to load books into our bookbag and even helped us to make sure our backpacks were fitted properly. We enjoyed their visit.
Reminder that tomorrow is a jean day for the students!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
A Chill in the Air
It is definitely feeling more like fall today. When the students went outside for recess, most of them commented that it was cold. But once they started playing and running, they warmed up!
Today was yet another busy day in first grade. We tied our drug education lesson and Religion lesson together. We talked about loving ourselves and things we do when we love ourselves like eating healthy foods, exercising, brushing our teeth, and so much more.
In Language Arts class today, we learned how to read words with al. We noticed that the words are getting harder so we all agreed to read every night. We also went over our sight words. During writing, we wrote about our trip to a haunted house.
In Math class, we talked about things we do in the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. We used the pictures the students brought in to make a collage of all the different activities. Here is how it turned out:
As promised, here is a picture of the ghosts the students made on Friday. Aren't they spooktacular?
Just a reminder that tomorrow is gym class.
Today was yet another busy day in first grade. We tied our drug education lesson and Religion lesson together. We talked about loving ourselves and things we do when we love ourselves like eating healthy foods, exercising, brushing our teeth, and so much more.
In Language Arts class today, we learned how to read words with al. We noticed that the words are getting harder so we all agreed to read every night. We also went over our sight words. During writing, we wrote about our trip to a haunted house.
In Math class, we talked about things we do in the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. We used the pictures the students brought in to make a collage of all the different activities. Here is how it turned out:
As promised, here is a picture of the ghosts the students made on Friday. Aren't they spooktacular?
Just a reminder that tomorrow is gym class.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Happy Monday!
Today was a busy start to this short week! Our day began with Music class which quickly woke us up and made us excited for the day ahead.
Back in the classroom, we reviewed the Great Commandment and explored what it means to love God, love ourselves, and love others.
During Language Arts class, we learned how to blend and read words with digraphs sh and th. We also talked about how to find the main idea in the story. In addition, we learned about nouns. Finally, in the celebration of Halloween, our writing project will focus on a trip to a haunted house. Today we completed a graphic organizer about things we see, hear, smell, and touch there.
In Math class, we used pennies to help us add 1 to a number. By the end of class, we could easily find answers to adding 1 problems without using our pennies.
In preparation for Red Ribbon Week, we began our drug education lessons today. We began by talking about what the brain does. By the end of our discussion, we had a long list of activities and came to the conclusion that it is important to protect our brain.
Back in the classroom, we reviewed the Great Commandment and explored what it means to love God, love ourselves, and love others.
During Language Arts class, we learned how to blend and read words with digraphs sh and th. We also talked about how to find the main idea in the story. In addition, we learned about nouns. Finally, in the celebration of Halloween, our writing project will focus on a trip to a haunted house. Today we completed a graphic organizer about things we see, hear, smell, and touch there.
In Math class, we used pennies to help us add 1 to a number. By the end of class, we could easily find answers to adding 1 problems without using our pennies.
In preparation for Red Ribbon Week, we began our drug education lessons today. We began by talking about what the brain does. By the end of our discussion, we had a long list of activities and came to the conclusion that it is important to protect our brain.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
A Different Kind of Day
Today was quite a fun day to end the week. The other first grade class joined us today for some learning.
We began our day by attending Mass. Fr. Matt celebrated the Mass and reminded us to always be open to what God is calling us to do when we are older. He did meet with us this afternoon where the students were able to ask him questions about his job as a priest.
Once we got everyone into the room, it was time to learn. In Language Arts, we wrapped up our story by reviewing short u and final blends and took our test on the story. We also reviewed question sentences. We even had time to visit the library.
In Math class, we reviewed our double facts and learned how to solve a problem by looking for a pattern.
We ended the day with Art class where we made ghosts using cotton balls. I will post pictures on Monday once they have dried.
All in all, it was a fun and productive learning day in first grade.
I hope everyone had a great week and hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
We began our day by attending Mass. Fr. Matt celebrated the Mass and reminded us to always be open to what God is calling us to do when we are older. He did meet with us this afternoon where the students were able to ask him questions about his job as a priest.
Once we got everyone into the room, it was time to learn. In Language Arts, we wrapped up our story by reviewing short u and final blends and took our test on the story. We also reviewed question sentences. We even had time to visit the library.
In Math class, we reviewed our double facts and learned how to solve a problem by looking for a pattern.
We ended the day with Art class where we made ghosts using cotton balls. I will post pictures on Monday once they have dried.
All in all, it was a fun and productive learning day in first grade.
I hope everyone had a great week and hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Happy Thursday!
Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is having a good week! Today went so fast in first grade. Before we knew it, it was time to go home.
Today in Religion class we learned the Great Commandment. We know it means to love God, love ourselves, and love others.
In Language Arts today, we reviewed short e and initial blends as well as practiced building our fluency by reading poems and partner reading our story. We are just loving this story with all of the animals. We also spent time working in our literacy centers.
During Math class today, we learned how to write number sentences for some, some went away stories.
The excitement is building for what we will do in Art class tomorrow. Check back for pictures!!
Today in Religion class we learned the Great Commandment. We know it means to love God, love ourselves, and love others.
In Language Arts today, we reviewed short e and initial blends as well as practiced building our fluency by reading poems and partner reading our story. We are just loving this story with all of the animals. We also spent time working in our literacy centers.
During Math class today, we learned how to write number sentences for some, some went away stories.
The excitement is building for what we will do in Art class tomorrow. Check back for pictures!!
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
A Trip Around the World
Today was a busy day of learning in first grade.
It all began in Religion class where we talked about how thousands of people followed Jesus. We also continued to pray our rosary. This week we are praying the Sorrowful Mysteries.
The learning continued in Language Arts class. We reviewed the sounds of short u as well as final blends. We both our knowledge to the test when we read Animal Park. Our story took us half way around the world to the Serengeti in Africa. We enjoyed our safari trip in this story; I hope you enjoy it too.
The fun did not stop in Math class. We practiced adding 1 to a number using linking cubes.
In Social Studies we talked about the various landforms on earth by making a shape book. We wrote the name of the landform on the front and drew pictures of what we would find there. On the back of each page we wrote the definition of each landform. Here are some pictures! The first picture shows the whole book. The following pictures show each individual page.
It all began in Religion class where we talked about how thousands of people followed Jesus. We also continued to pray our rosary. This week we are praying the Sorrowful Mysteries.
The learning continued in Language Arts class. We reviewed the sounds of short u as well as final blends. We both our knowledge to the test when we read Animal Park. Our story took us half way around the world to the Serengeti in Africa. We enjoyed our safari trip in this story; I hope you enjoy it too.
The fun did not stop in Math class. We practiced adding 1 to a number using linking cubes.
In Social Studies we talked about the various landforms on earth by making a shape book. We wrote the name of the landform on the front and drew pictures of what we would find there. On the back of each page we wrote the definition of each landform. Here are some pictures! The first picture shows the whole book. The following pictures show each individual page.
We finished our day with Gym class. Today we payed "Good Ship Spark". On given commands, the students had to do various locomotor skills. Smiles were abound!
As promised here is a picture of the Religion project we did yesterday!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
SMILE!
Today was a busy day in first grade. We were all excited for picture day. We all loved smiling for the camera and can't wait to see our pictures!
In Religion class today, we wrapped up our discussion of Jesus helping others. We created a poster with Jesus in the middle and added names of people we can pray for. I'll have pictures of these tomorrow.
During Language Arts class, we practiced reading words with final blends. We also worked on reading our sight words. This afternoon we worked in literacy centers where we practiced our phonics and writing skills.
In Math class today we used pattern blocks to cover designs.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is Gym Day. It is also the last day to place book orders.
In Religion class today, we wrapped up our discussion of Jesus helping others. We created a poster with Jesus in the middle and added names of people we can pray for. I'll have pictures of these tomorrow.
During Language Arts class, we practiced reading words with final blends. We also worked on reading our sight words. This afternoon we worked in literacy centers where we practiced our phonics and writing skills.
In Math class today we used pattern blocks to cover designs.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is Gym Day. It is also the last day to place book orders.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Happy Columbus Day!
Today was a day of new discoveries in first grade!
In Religion, we continued to talk about how Jesus helped and healed many people. We tied this into to the Gospel we heard over the weekend!
During Language Arts class, we discovered how to blend and read words with short u. We also talked about cause and effect and about characteristics of questions.
Math class today was spent reviewing our double facts by using a wrap-up. Please note that beginning tonight the students will have two pages of Math homework: one practice page of facts and one guided math homework. Please return both papers to school tomorrow.
Because it is Columbus Day today, first grade did spend some time talking about Christopher Columbus and his discovery of the Americas. We wrote about what we would do if we found America and created a mural of his three ships. Here's a look at our projects:
Just a reminder that tomorrow is picture day!!!
In Religion, we continued to talk about how Jesus helped and healed many people. We tied this into to the Gospel we heard over the weekend!
During Language Arts class, we discovered how to blend and read words with short u. We also talked about cause and effect and about characteristics of questions.
Math class today was spent reviewing our double facts by using a wrap-up. Please note that beginning tonight the students will have two pages of Math homework: one practice page of facts and one guided math homework. Please return both papers to school tomorrow.
Because it is Columbus Day today, first grade did spend some time talking about Christopher Columbus and his discovery of the Americas. We wrote about what we would do if we found America and created a mural of his three ships. Here's a look at our projects:
Just a reminder that tomorrow is picture day!!!
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Fire Safety and More
Today was a fantastic day to end the week. We did not let the rain dampen our enthusiasm for learning.
In Religion class, we talked about how Jesus helped many people because He loved them.
During Language Arts class, we wrapped up our story Get the Egg. We reviewed short e and initial blends as well as our sight words. We also wrapped up our talk on Fire Safety by writing some fire safety tips. We then added a fireman to make a nice poster. Here is a sample.
Speaking of fire safety, firefighters from Dauntless, Colver, and Revloc came to the school yesterday to review fire safety with the students. We practiced crawling under smoke, saw a firefighter all dressed in his gear, and even got to try on a fire hat and coat.
In Math class, we used a balance to weigh objects to determine which one is heavier.
During Science class, we talked about how animal parents take care of their young.
Finally, it was time for Art class. In keeping up with our Halloween theme, we made witches' stockings. The students did a great job with this project.
Have a great weekend!
In Religion class, we talked about how Jesus helped many people because He loved them.
During Language Arts class, we wrapped up our story Get the Egg. We reviewed short e and initial blends as well as our sight words. We also wrapped up our talk on Fire Safety by writing some fire safety tips. We then added a fireman to make a nice poster. Here is a sample.
Speaking of fire safety, firefighters from Dauntless, Colver, and Revloc came to the school yesterday to review fire safety with the students. We practiced crawling under smoke, saw a firefighter all dressed in his gear, and even got to try on a fire hat and coat.
In Math class, we used a balance to weigh objects to determine which one is heavier.
During Science class, we talked about how animal parents take care of their young.
Finally, it was time for Art class. In keeping up with our Halloween theme, we made witches' stockings. The students did a great job with this project.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Lots Going On
What a great day today was! The students are working so hard and learning so much.
Today in Religion we talked about how God is always with us and loves us so much.
During Language Arts class, we worked in literacy centers, practiced building our fluency by rereading our story, and reviewed words with inflected endings.
To carry on with our fire safety lessons, we talked about fire fighters. Yesterday we looked at the difference between fire fighters from long ago and today. We also talked about what firefighters can do, what they have, and what they are. We also finished our small booklet we made on fire safety. The students were quite excited to bring them home today.
In Math class, we continued to practice our doubles facts.
We ended our day by going to Living Rosary. It was a beautiful prayer experience.
Today in Religion we talked about how God is always with us and loves us so much.
During Language Arts class, we worked in literacy centers, practiced building our fluency by rereading our story, and reviewed words with inflected endings.
To carry on with our fire safety lessons, we talked about fire fighters. Yesterday we looked at the difference between fire fighters from long ago and today. We also talked about what firefighters can do, what they have, and what they are. We also finished our small booklet we made on fire safety. The students were quite excited to bring them home today.
In Math class, we continued to practice our doubles facts.
We ended our day by going to Living Rosary. It was a beautiful prayer experience.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Fun Times in First
Today was a great day of learning in first grade!
We started our day with Religion class. We reviewed the story of Zacchaeus first by assembling a little booklet of the story and then by discussing what we would do if Zacchaeus came to our house. We talked about decorating, cleaning, cooking, setting the table, and wearing nice clothes. The students then illustrated four ways they would prepare for Jesus and glued them onto a house.
During Language Arts class we reviewed our phonics skills for the week and practiced our sight words. It was then time to put our new knowledge to the test as we read Get the Egg! The students were glad that Brad was able to save the egg.
In Math class today, we learned the last four double facts. We then made our own fact cards by writing the answers for the double facts on them. We will use these fact cards in school to help us practice and learn the double facts.
Our focus today in Social Studies class was the world. We learned that continents are land and that there are seven continents in the world. We also learned that there are four oceans. We then created a map of the world. Take a look:
Have a great night!
We started our day with Religion class. We reviewed the story of Zacchaeus first by assembling a little booklet of the story and then by discussing what we would do if Zacchaeus came to our house. We talked about decorating, cleaning, cooking, setting the table, and wearing nice clothes. The students then illustrated four ways they would prepare for Jesus and glued them onto a house.
During Language Arts class we reviewed our phonics skills for the week and practiced our sight words. It was then time to put our new knowledge to the test as we read Get the Egg! The students were glad that Brad was able to save the egg.
In Math class today, we learned the last four double facts. We then made our own fact cards by writing the answers for the double facts on them. We will use these fact cards in school to help us practice and learn the double facts.
Our focus today in Social Studies class was the world. We learned that continents are land and that there are seven continents in the world. We also learned that there are four oceans. We then created a map of the world. Take a look:
Have a great night!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Reading, Writing, and Math
Greetings! What a beautiful day it was today. Fall is definitely in the air.
We began our day today by going to Adoration which was the perfect way to start our day. It is always nice to spend some quiet time with Jesus.
In Language Arts class today, we learned how to read words with initial consonant blends. We also practiced our sight words. In addition, we practiced telling if something is real or fantasy. The students were each given a card with a sentence on it. They had to tell if it was real or make-believe and put it in the correct column. Here is how our chart turned out.
In Math class, we used our pattern blocks to build various patterns including AB, ABB, ABC, and ABBC.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is gym day!
We began our day today by going to Adoration which was the perfect way to start our day. It is always nice to spend some quiet time with Jesus.
In Language Arts class today, we learned how to read words with initial consonant blends. We also practiced our sight words. In addition, we practiced telling if something is real or fantasy. The students were each given a card with a sentence on it. They had to tell if it was real or make-believe and put it in the correct column. Here is how our chart turned out.
In Math class, we used our pattern blocks to build various patterns including AB, ABB, ABC, and ABBC.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is gym day!
Monday, October 7, 2013
Off to a Great Start
Today was a great start to our week.
In Religion class, we talked about how Jesus loved all people no matter if they were young or old, rich or poor, or sick or healthy. To emphasize this point, we read the story of Zacchaeus. The students really enjoyed acting it out with a partner.
In Language Arts, we learned how to read short e words. We also talked about the difference between realism and fantasy. In addition, we discussed the characteristics of telling sentences.
During Math class today, we learned how to write number sentences for 'some, some more' stories. We discovered that all of these problems have a + sign in them.
Today marks the beginning of Fire Safety Week. Each day this week, we will discuss some aspect of fire safety. Today we reviewed what to do during a fire drill as well as important numbers to know in an emergency. We also talked about when to change batteries in a smoke alarm and what to do if our clothes catch on fire.
I hope everyone has a great week.
In Religion class, we talked about how Jesus loved all people no matter if they were young or old, rich or poor, or sick or healthy. To emphasize this point, we read the story of Zacchaeus. The students really enjoyed acting it out with a partner.
In Language Arts, we learned how to read short e words. We also talked about the difference between realism and fantasy. In addition, we discussed the characteristics of telling sentences.
During Math class today, we learned how to write number sentences for 'some, some more' stories. We discovered that all of these problems have a + sign in them.
Today marks the beginning of Fire Safety Week. Each day this week, we will discuss some aspect of fire safety. Today we reviewed what to do during a fire drill as well as important numbers to know in an emergency. We also talked about when to change batteries in a smoke alarm and what to do if our clothes catch on fire.
I hope everyone has a great week.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
A Wonderful Day!
Today was such a fantastic day in first grade. I was sad to see the day end.
We began our day with Mass where Msgr. Lockard talked about St. Francis of Assisi since today is his feast day. he reminded us to do things because we love to do them and not to do them for the money.
After Mass, we explored our pattern blocks. Students were given time to play and build designs using them. Then we talked about the names of these shapes.
In Language Arts class, we wrapped up our story A Fox and A Kit by reviewing our phonics skills and sight words. We also took a test on the story. During class time, we visited the library. We are excited to bring home new books to read this week.
In Science class, we talked about the needs of animals: food, water, air, and shelter.
Art class today was mummifying. We made mummies using strips of white paper. I just loved how they turned out and cant wait to display them in the hallway for everyone to see them.
Have a great weekend!
We began our day with Mass where Msgr. Lockard talked about St. Francis of Assisi since today is his feast day. he reminded us to do things because we love to do them and not to do them for the money.
After Mass, we explored our pattern blocks. Students were given time to play and build designs using them. Then we talked about the names of these shapes.
In Language Arts class, we wrapped up our story A Fox and A Kit by reviewing our phonics skills and sight words. We also took a test on the story. During class time, we visited the library. We are excited to bring home new books to read this week.
In Science class, we talked about the needs of animals: food, water, air, and shelter.
Art class today was mummifying. We made mummies using strips of white paper. I just loved how they turned out and cant wait to display them in the hallway for everyone to see them.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 3, 2013
A Great Day
Today was a great day in first grade. We really enjoyed the sunshine today and the warm weather.
In Language Arts we reviewed short o words and plurals. We also worked in our literacy centers. In addition we continued practicing writing sentences making sure we use correct word order.
In Math class we continued practicing our double facts. We also talked about the attributes of rectangles.
Tomorrow is Friday. What will we do in Art class?
In Language Arts we reviewed short o words and plurals. We also worked in our literacy centers. In addition we continued practicing writing sentences making sure we use correct word order.
In Math class we continued practicing our double facts. We also talked about the attributes of rectangles.
Tomorrow is Friday. What will we do in Art class?
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
A Visit from an Author!
Today was an exciting day in first grade. We were quite excited to meet Matt Novak today, but we had to wait until the very end of the day to do so.
So, in the meantime, we worked on learning new things. We wrapped up our study of Jesus as a young boy going up in Nazareth.
In Language Arts, we reviewed inflected ending words and our sight words before reading A Fox and A Kit. The students seemed to enjoy this nonfiction piece about a fox and her kit.
In Math, we began learning our double facts. It helps that we have an awesome rap to say which will help us learn these facts.
Then, it was finally time to meet Matt Novak. He began by having the students give him names of animals and places. Using these animals, he created a story for the students a drew pictures of the animals. He said that sometimes he thinks about the characters, setting, and plot before writing his story. Next, he had some of the students help draw a character and name. He said that sometimes he designs a character first and then creates a story around that character. The students totally enjoyed their visit as laughter filled the classroom throughout his presentation. Here are some pictures of the artwork he drew and the students did today.
So, in the meantime, we worked on learning new things. We wrapped up our study of Jesus as a young boy going up in Nazareth.
In Language Arts, we reviewed inflected ending words and our sight words before reading A Fox and A Kit. The students seemed to enjoy this nonfiction piece about a fox and her kit.
In Math, we began learning our double facts. It helps that we have an awesome rap to say which will help us learn these facts.
Then, it was finally time to meet Matt Novak. He began by having the students give him names of animals and places. Using these animals, he created a story for the students a drew pictures of the animals. He said that sometimes he thinks about the characters, setting, and plot before writing his story. Next, he had some of the students help draw a character and name. He said that sometimes he designs a character first and then creates a story around that character. The students totally enjoyed their visit as laughter filled the classroom throughout his presentation. Here are some pictures of the artwork he drew and the students did today.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
A Nice Day
Today was just a nice day in first grade. The students worked hard and we we able to accomplish so much.
It began with Religion class were we talked about Jesus as a youth. We discovered that he did the same things that we do today like play with friends, spend time with his family, and pray. We then used our imagination to draw or write about things we would have done with Jesus if we lived back then.
In Language Arts class today we worked in our literacy centers. We used play-doh to spell our sight words and practiced building words with inflected endings. We also wrote about what animals do to help their young.
In Math class, we identified ordinal position.
To prepare for our author's visit tomorrow we read Elmer Blunt's Open House about a man who leaves his house unlocked for a day. The students laughed at all the things the animals did inside the house. We took it one step further by writing about what would happen if the school was left open at night. We are all excited for Matt Novak's visit tomorrow.
Just a reminder that because of the visit, we will not have gym class tomorrow.
It began with Religion class were we talked about Jesus as a youth. We discovered that he did the same things that we do today like play with friends, spend time with his family, and pray. We then used our imagination to draw or write about things we would have done with Jesus if we lived back then.
In Language Arts class today we worked in our literacy centers. We used play-doh to spell our sight words and practiced building words with inflected endings. We also wrote about what animals do to help their young.
In Math class, we identified ordinal position.
To prepare for our author's visit tomorrow we read Elmer Blunt's Open House about a man who leaves his house unlocked for a day. The students laughed at all the things the animals did inside the house. We took it one step further by writing about what would happen if the school was left open at night. We are all excited for Matt Novak's visit tomorrow.
Just a reminder that because of the visit, we will not have gym class tomorrow.
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