Happy Wednesday! It is so hard to believe that today was already Wednesday and the last day of April. Where has the time gone?
We had another great day of learning in first grade. In Religion class today, we talked about ways we participate in the Mass. Next week, we will take an in depth look at the Mass.
During Language Arts class today, we reviewed diphthongs ou and VCV words as well as our sight words. Then we read our story Mole and the Baby Bird. It is such a cute story to read. I hope you enjoy it tonight. We also talked about homophones.
In Math class today, we learned how to measure using centimeters. We practiced measuring linking cubes and line segments. We even practiced drawing line segments.
During Social Studies class we talked about rights and responsibilities of citizens with one of them being the right to vote. We even held a mock vote. With a score of 13-7, the students voted to play kickball next week in Gym class over "Alligator, Alligator".
Our day ended in gym class. Today we did yoga using the book ABC Yoga for Kids. They loved doing the various poses.
Have a great night!
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Music in the Air!
Today was a fabulous day in first grade. This afternoon, we were treated to a wonderful concert by the Band and 8th Grade students. We loved hearing the music and tapping our feet to the beat. We especially loved the synchronized swimming part of the show. Many of us are excited to one day join the band and learn to play a musical instrument or two.
But, before we went to the concert, we had learning to do. In Language Arts, we learned to read VCV syllable words. We also practiced our sight words and worked in our literacy centers.
Because of the concert, we did not have a new Math lesson today. Instead, we reviewed facts and practiced our Math skills during the Math meeting.
But, before we went to the concert, we had learning to do. In Language Arts, we learned to read VCV syllable words. We also practiced our sight words and worked in our literacy centers.
Because of the concert, we did not have a new Math lesson today. Instead, we reviewed facts and practiced our Math skills during the Math meeting.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Awesome, Busy Start of the Week
Happy Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed the sunshine this weekend. We had an awesome, busy start to the week.
In Religion class, we learned that when we go to Mass we remember what Jesus did at the Last Supper and celebrate the Eucharist.
During Language Arts class, we learned how to blend and read diphthong ou words. We also talked about sequencing events from a story and exclamation sentences. We even had time to work in a literacy center. Finally, we read a book about cheetahs and took notes on what we learned so that we can write an informative paragraph on them this week.
In Math class this week, we made a bar graph on our favorite vegetables. The graph shows those who like tomatoes, mushrooms, green beans, carrots, celery, and cucumbers. As you can see most of us like carrots and mushrooms was the least liked.
Have a great night!
In Religion class, we learned that when we go to Mass we remember what Jesus did at the Last Supper and celebrate the Eucharist.
During Language Arts class, we learned how to blend and read diphthong ou words. We also talked about sequencing events from a story and exclamation sentences. We even had time to work in a literacy center. Finally, we read a book about cheetahs and took notes on what we learned so that we can write an informative paragraph on them this week.
In Math class this week, we made a bar graph on our favorite vegetables. The graph shows those who like tomatoes, mushrooms, green beans, carrots, celery, and cucumbers. As you can see most of us like carrots and mushrooms was the least liked.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Easter Chicks
Greetings! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Friday was a great day in first grade.
We wrapped up our discussion of Easter in Religion class. Today, we made Resurrection scene posters. Here are how some of them turned out.
In Language Arts class today we wrapped up our story Tippy-Toe Chick, Go! by reviewing ou words and C+le words as well as our sight words. We also finished our study of commands.
We also did a project in honor of Earth Day, which was April 22. We read The Lorax by Dr. Seuss and talked about the importance of taking care of Earth and ways we can take care of Earth. Students wrote their responses and that was added to a picture of themselves being the Lorax. I thought they turned out fabulous.
In Math class today, we learned how to identify fractional parts of the whole. Those included halves, thirds, fourths, sixths, eighths, and tenths.
During Science class today we talked about how pushes and pulls move objects. Students worked in groups to design a maze. Then each group was given a ping pong ball. Students then had to use straws to blow the ball through the maze. Some found this quite a challenge.
Our day ended with Art class. Today we made hatching chicks which is perfect for Easter and our story this week.
Have a great rest of your weekend!
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Beautiful Sunshine
Happy Thursday! It was so nice to see that sunshine today. When I asked the students at the end of the day what was their favorite part of today one student replied being able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine!
Today in Religion class we continued to talk about the Easter story. We learned that Easter is celebrated for 50 days.
Language Arts class was quite busy today. We reviewed suffixes -ly and -ful as well as the vowel sound in moon. We partner read our story and worked in our literacy centers all to build our fluency and comprehension. We also reviewed commands. Finally, we wrote a paragraph on chicks.
In Math class today, we learned how to count dimes, nickels, and pennies. They are quite excited to now go shopping and practice their new math skill.
Have a great night!
Today in Religion class we continued to talk about the Easter story. We learned that Easter is celebrated for 50 days.
Language Arts class was quite busy today. We reviewed suffixes -ly and -ful as well as the vowel sound in moon. We partner read our story and worked in our literacy centers all to build our fluency and comprehension. We also reviewed commands. Finally, we wrote a paragraph on chicks.
In Math class today, we learned how to count dimes, nickels, and pennies. They are quite excited to now go shopping and practice their new math skill.
Have a great night!
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Welcome Back!
Welcome back everyone! I hope you enjoyed your Easter break. The students seemed well rested and were ready to learn today. I love their enthusiasm for learning.
Today in Religion class we read the Easter story. We talked about what happened during that first Easter so long ago.
In Language Arts today, we reviewed the sound of ow and C+le words. We also reviewed our sight words before reading our story Tippy-Toe Chick, Go! This is such a perfect story for Easter. The students loved how Little Chick tricked the dog. At the end of class we listed words to describe chicks. Tomorrow we will use these words to write about them.
During Math class today we learned for new addition facts: 8+3. 8+4, 8+5, and 8+6. We will be working hard to learn these new facts.
In Social Studies class today we talked about leaders in government. We identified the role of a mayor, governor, and president. We even learned the names of our governor and president.
Finally, in Gym class, we played kickball and a round of 'Alligator, Alligator'. Smiles and laughter were abound.
Today in Religion class we read the Easter story. We talked about what happened during that first Easter so long ago.
In Language Arts today, we reviewed the sound of ow and C+le words. We also reviewed our sight words before reading our story Tippy-Toe Chick, Go! This is such a perfect story for Easter. The students loved how Little Chick tricked the dog. At the end of class we listed words to describe chicks. Tomorrow we will use these words to write about them.
During Math class today we learned for new addition facts: 8+3. 8+4, 8+5, and 8+6. We will be working hard to learn these new facts.
In Social Studies class today we talked about leaders in government. We identified the role of a mayor, governor, and president. We even learned the names of our governor and president.
Finally, in Gym class, we played kickball and a round of 'Alligator, Alligator'. Smiles and laughter were abound.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Happy Easter!
Greetings, everyone! I hope everyone had a blessed Easter. I also hope that the Easter bunny was good to everyone!
We did have a great Thursday before leaving for Easter break. During Religion class, we talked about the events of Good Friday. We watched the video The Proud Tree and made crosses using our egg cartons. They turned out beautiful. Here is a look at some of them.
During Language Arts, we reviewed rhyming words. We also wrote the concluding sentence on our paragraph about frogs.
In Math class, we learned how to estimate and round a number to the nearest 10. We also used jelly beans to measure various objects. We measured a crayon, book, pipe cleaner, ten stick, and pencil. The students loved using the jelly beans to measure.
This afternoon, because we reached our Lenten goal for Haiti, we watched Frozen. This was the first time that I have seen the movie and I loved it. The students were really good at not telling me what was going to happen. They enjoyed their afternoon reward.
Of course, the highlight of the day came first thing this morning. When the students arrived, they found that the Easter bunny had left a surprise on their desks. It did not take them long to discover all of the wonderful things he left for them. Here are what their desks looked like.
Again, I hope everyone had a great Easter. Just a reminder that the students are off tomorrow. The teachers will be attending a conference in Pittsburgh. Enjoy the day off!
We did have a great Thursday before leaving for Easter break. During Religion class, we talked about the events of Good Friday. We watched the video The Proud Tree and made crosses using our egg cartons. They turned out beautiful. Here is a look at some of them.
During Language Arts, we reviewed rhyming words. We also wrote the concluding sentence on our paragraph about frogs.
In Math class, we learned how to estimate and round a number to the nearest 10. We also used jelly beans to measure various objects. We measured a crayon, book, pipe cleaner, ten stick, and pencil. The students loved using the jelly beans to measure.
This afternoon, because we reached our Lenten goal for Haiti, we watched Frozen. This was the first time that I have seen the movie and I loved it. The students were really good at not telling me what was going to happen. They enjoyed their afternoon reward.
Of course, the highlight of the day came first thing this morning. When the students arrived, they found that the Easter bunny had left a surprise on their desks. It did not take them long to discover all of the wonderful things he left for them. Here are what their desks looked like.
Again, I hope everyone had a great Easter. Just a reminder that the students are off tomorrow. The teachers will be attending a conference in Pittsburgh. Enjoy the day off!
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Easter is in the Air
Today was a busy day in first grade. The students are really looking forward to Easter!
In Religion class today, we focused on Holy Thursday. We learned that before sharing in His last meal with his disciples, Jesus washed his disciples' feet. We talked about how this act is a reminder for us to always serve and help one another. We then remembered what Jesus did by washing each other's hands by pouring what over each other's hands.
In Language Arts today, we did a lot of reviewing. We wrote sentences using ow words. We also practiced our Phonics skills by playing Reading Island on the iPads. In addition we reviewed antonyms by matching words together. During Writing, we wrote the detail sentences in our paragraph on frogs.
Yesterday, we completed an Easter themed writing project. Students pretended they were bunnies and wrote about how they look, what they eat, and what they do for fun. Here is a picture of their writing.
During Math class today, we learned how to add three one-digit numbers. We first add two numbers and then add the third.
In Social Studies class we talked about why laws are important.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is a Jeans Day for students. Students are permitted to wear jeans to school since we reached our Lenten goal for Haiti. We raised $3,500 during the season of Lent.
In Religion class today, we focused on Holy Thursday. We learned that before sharing in His last meal with his disciples, Jesus washed his disciples' feet. We talked about how this act is a reminder for us to always serve and help one another. We then remembered what Jesus did by washing each other's hands by pouring what over each other's hands.
In Language Arts today, we did a lot of reviewing. We wrote sentences using ow words. We also practiced our Phonics skills by playing Reading Island on the iPads. In addition we reviewed antonyms by matching words together. During Writing, we wrote the detail sentences in our paragraph on frogs.
Yesterday, we completed an Easter themed writing project. Students pretended they were bunnies and wrote about how they look, what they eat, and what they do for fun. Here is a picture of their writing.
During Math class today, we learned how to add three one-digit numbers. We first add two numbers and then add the third.
In Social Studies class we talked about why laws are important.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is a Jeans Day for students. Students are permitted to wear jeans to school since we reached our Lenten goal for Haiti. We raised $3,500 during the season of Lent.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Snowy Day in April
What a difference a day makes. Yesterday was 70 and sunny; today it was 40 and snowy. I am glad that this weather will be leaving us quickly. The end of the week looks wonderful!
Today in Religion class we did an overview of the Three Days. We talked briefly about Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. We created a poster with symbols for each day. Tomorrow and Thursday we will be taking a closer look at Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Here is a picture of our poster.
In Language Arts class today we learned how to blend and read words ending in a consonant plus le (C+le) words. The students did a fabulous job blending the syllables and then reading the words. We also learned and practiced our new sight words today. In addition we wrote the topic sentence for our paragraph on frogs. We even had time to work in our literacy centers.
During Math class today, we learned how to show various dollar amounts using paper money. I will say that the students are great at working with money.
Just a reminder that we do not have gym class tomorrow because of Stations.
Today in Religion class we did an overview of the Three Days. We talked briefly about Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. We created a poster with symbols for each day. Tomorrow and Thursday we will be taking a closer look at Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Here is a picture of our poster.
In Language Arts class today we learned how to blend and read words ending in a consonant plus le (C+le) words. The students did a fabulous job blending the syllables and then reading the words. We also learned and practiced our new sight words today. In addition we wrote the topic sentence for our paragraph on frogs. We even had time to work in our literacy centers.
During Math class today, we learned how to show various dollar amounts using paper money. I will say that the students are great at working with money.
Just a reminder that we do not have gym class tomorrow because of Stations.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Holy Week
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope everyone enjoyed the sunshine and warm weather not only this weekend but today. It was absolutely gorgeous outside; we loved every minute of it during recess.
Our day began in Religion class. Today we began our talk on Holy Week. Our focus today was on the events of Palm Sunday. We read and talked about the story of Jesus' triumphant ride into Jerusalem. We then made mosaic palm branches to help us remember what the people said and did as he rode into the city. Here is a picture of our palm branches.
Next up was Language Arts. We learned how to blend and read words with ow sound like in cow. We also talked about characters, setting, and plot of a story. In addition we learned about command sentences. Finally, we read a story about frogs and took notes on what we learned. This is the topic of our informative paragraph this week.
In Math class today, we learned about geometric solids particularly cones and spheres.
I was so excited today that everyone remembered a treasure to share with the class. Our treasures included pictures, statues, books, electronics, and much more. I loved hearing why students treasure these objects. Thank you so much for helping the students partake in this event!
Have a great night!
Our day began in Religion class. Today we began our talk on Holy Week. Our focus today was on the events of Palm Sunday. We read and talked about the story of Jesus' triumphant ride into Jerusalem. We then made mosaic palm branches to help us remember what the people said and did as he rode into the city. Here is a picture of our palm branches.
Next up was Language Arts. We learned how to blend and read words with ow sound like in cow. We also talked about characters, setting, and plot of a story. In addition we learned about command sentences. Finally, we read a story about frogs and took notes on what we learned. This is the topic of our informative paragraph this week.
In Math class today, we learned about geometric solids particularly cones and spheres.
I was so excited today that everyone remembered a treasure to share with the class. Our treasures included pictures, statues, books, electronics, and much more. I loved hearing why students treasure these objects. Thank you so much for helping the students partake in this event!
Have a great night!
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Easter Fever
Happy Friday! It is so hard to believe that another week of school has come and gone. It is also hard to believe that Easter is upon us. It feels like we just began Lent. Time sure does fly by.
Our Friday began with Mass. Today, Msgr. reminded us of why we are off on Good Friday and encouraged us to attend services on this day.
During Language Arts class, we wrapped up our story Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House. We reviewed our phonics skills for the week (suffixes -ly and -ful and vowels in moon) as well as our sight words. We also took our test on the story. In addition, we reviewed adjectives that compare. Finally, we wrote our informative paragraph on ladybugs.
Speaking of ladybugs, we released our ladybugs today. It was quite an event. The students broke out in song seeing "Let It Go". I wish I could have video taped that for everyone to see and hear.
In Math class today, we learned how to solve a problem by acting it out and drawing a picture. In Science class, we wrapped up our study of sound, light, and heat.
Our day ended in Art class. Today we made bunnies using cotton balls. They turned out beautiful.
Have a great weekend! Just a reminder that Monday is our treasure show and tell!
Our Friday began with Mass. Today, Msgr. reminded us of why we are off on Good Friday and encouraged us to attend services on this day.
During Language Arts class, we wrapped up our story Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House. We reviewed our phonics skills for the week (suffixes -ly and -ful and vowels in moon) as well as our sight words. We also took our test on the story. In addition, we reviewed adjectives that compare. Finally, we wrote our informative paragraph on ladybugs.
Speaking of ladybugs, we released our ladybugs today. It was quite an event. The students broke out in song seeing "Let It Go". I wish I could have video taped that for everyone to see and hear.
In Math class today, we learned how to solve a problem by acting it out and drawing a picture. In Science class, we wrapped up our study of sound, light, and heat.
Our day ended in Art class. Today we made bunnies using cotton balls. They turned out beautiful.
Have a great weekend! Just a reminder that Monday is our treasure show and tell!
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Oh, The Beautiful Sunshine!
Happy Thursday! First grade really enjoyed that beautiful sunshine and warmer weather today! It was so nice to soak it up at recess today!
In Religion class today, we talked about the Eucharist. We learned that the Eucharist is Jesus' Body and Blood. We also learned that every time we celebrate the Eucharist, we remember what Jesus said and did at the Last Supper.
During Language Arts class today, we reviewed compound words and words with vowels ue, ui, and ew. We also reviewed our sight words by playing tic-tac-toe. In addition, we worked in our literacy centers today.
In Math class today, we learned four new addition facts: 5+3. 6+3, 7+4, and 7+5. We used linking cubes to help us solve these problems.
Enjoy your night!
In Religion class today, we talked about the Eucharist. We learned that the Eucharist is Jesus' Body and Blood. We also learned that every time we celebrate the Eucharist, we remember what Jesus said and did at the Last Supper.
During Language Arts class today, we reviewed compound words and words with vowels ue, ui, and ew. We also reviewed our sight words by playing tic-tac-toe. In addition, we worked in our literacy centers today.
In Math class today, we learned four new addition facts: 5+3. 6+3, 7+4, and 7+5. We used linking cubes to help us solve these problems.
Enjoy your night!
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
The Return of the Sunshine!
Happy Wednesday! It was so nice seeing the sunshine today. The students enjoyed it both before school and at recess. They were especially excited to return to the playground for recess. They all cheered as they crossed the street to the playground!
In Religion class today, we talked about the Last Supper. We learned that Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples the night before he died.
During Language Arts class today, we reviewed suffixes -ly and -ful, vowels in moon, and our sight words. We then read our story Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House. This is a great story with the beloved characters Henry and Mudge. This story brought a smile to the children's faces. We ended class by writing the topic sentence to our informative paragraph about ladybugs.
Speaking of ladybugs, we have some ladybugs in our classroom. They will be with us for a few days before we release them to the wild.
In Math class today, we learned how many cups are in a pint, quart, and gallon.
During Social Studies class, we wrapped up our study of economics by reviewing all of the terms we have learned over the last several weeks.
Have a great night!
In Religion class today, we talked about the Last Supper. We learned that Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples the night before he died.
During Language Arts class today, we reviewed suffixes -ly and -ful, vowels in moon, and our sight words. We then read our story Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House. This is a great story with the beloved characters Henry and Mudge. This story brought a smile to the children's faces. We ended class by writing the topic sentence to our informative paragraph about ladybugs.
Speaking of ladybugs, we have some ladybugs in our classroom. They will be with us for a few days before we release them to the wild.
In Math class today, we learned how many cups are in a pint, quart, and gallon.
During Social Studies class, we wrapped up our study of economics by reviewing all of the terms we have learned over the last several weeks.
Have a great night!
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Reading and Math
Greetings, everyone! I hope everyone is still having a great week. We sure are in first grade!
We began our day by attending Adoration. It was nice spending some quiet time with Jesus before diving into new things.
After Music class, it was time for Language Arts. Today, we learned how to blend and read words that have the vowel sound as moon. The students did a great job learning this skill and are becoming such fluent readers. I am enjoying watching them grow and read. We also practiced our sight words today. This afternoon, we worked in our literacy centers. We also began our next writing project. Today we read a book about ladybugs and took notes on what we learned. We will be writing another informative paragraph this week.
During Math class today, we learned how to divide objects fairly. We used linking cubes to help us do this.
Just a reminder that there will be no gym class tomorrow because of Stations of the Cross.
We began our day by attending Adoration. It was nice spending some quiet time with Jesus before diving into new things.
After Music class, it was time for Language Arts. Today, we learned how to blend and read words that have the vowel sound as moon. The students did a great job learning this skill and are becoming such fluent readers. I am enjoying watching them grow and read. We also practiced our sight words today. This afternoon, we worked in our literacy centers. We also began our next writing project. Today we read a book about ladybugs and took notes on what we learned. We will be writing another informative paragraph this week.
During Math class today, we learned how to divide objects fairly. We used linking cubes to help us do this.
Just a reminder that there will be no gym class tomorrow because of Stations of the Cross.
Monday, April 7, 2014
Rainy Monday!
Happy Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!
We had a great day for a rainy Monday. In Religion class, we wrapped up our chapter on God's forgiveness.
During Language Arts, we learned how to blend and read words with suffixes -ly and -ful. We also talked about finding cause and effect in a story and about adjectives that compare.
In Math class, we learned about the comparison symbols < and >. We learned that the mouth of the symbol is always open to the greater amount.
Here are pictures from last Friday's art class that I promised:
Just a reminder that book orders are due tomorrow. Have a great night!
We had a great day for a rainy Monday. In Religion class, we wrapped up our chapter on God's forgiveness.
During Language Arts, we learned how to blend and read words with suffixes -ly and -ful. We also talked about finding cause and effect in a story and about adjectives that compare.
In Math class, we learned about the comparison symbols < and >. We learned that the mouth of the symbol is always open to the greater amount.
Here are pictures from last Friday's art class that I promised:
Just a reminder that book orders are due tomorrow. Have a great night!
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Egg-cellent Day
Greetings! I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful sunshine today. Friday was a great day of learning in first grade.
After Mass, we returned to the classroom to wrap up our learning for the week. In Language Arts, we reviewed compound words, vowels ew, ui, ue, and our sight words before taking a test on Peter's Chair. We also added the concluding sentence to our paragraph on koalas.
As an extra review activity, students worked in groups to make compound words. Each group was given a bucket with plastic Easter eggs cut in half. A word was written on each half of the egg. Students had to join two halves together to make a compound word. They enjoyed doing this.
In Math class today, we learned how to write dollar amounts using a dollar sign and decimal point.
During Science class, students learned about heat. We learned about objects that give off heat and how heat moves through objects.
Our day ended with Art class. Today we made Easter eggs. Using pieces of tissue paper, students designed their own eggs. I will post pictures of them on Monday.
I have to recognize my Forensics students who competed in their final competition today. They have worked so hard over the past three months to prepare their pieces. The first grade has been such good listeners enjoying these students present to pieces to the class. Today at the competition, we had a 2nd place winner in prose, 4th place winner in informative, and 6th place winner in duo drama. I am so proud of them.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
After Mass, we returned to the classroom to wrap up our learning for the week. In Language Arts, we reviewed compound words, vowels ew, ui, ue, and our sight words before taking a test on Peter's Chair. We also added the concluding sentence to our paragraph on koalas.
As an extra review activity, students worked in groups to make compound words. Each group was given a bucket with plastic Easter eggs cut in half. A word was written on each half of the egg. Students had to join two halves together to make a compound word. They enjoyed doing this.
In Math class today, we learned how to write dollar amounts using a dollar sign and decimal point.
During Science class, students learned about heat. We learned about objects that give off heat and how heat moves through objects.
Our day ended with Art class. Today we made Easter eggs. Using pieces of tissue paper, students designed their own eggs. I will post pictures of them on Monday.
I have to recognize my Forensics students who competed in their final competition today. They have worked so hard over the past three months to prepare their pieces. The first grade has been such good listeners enjoying these students present to pieces to the class. Today at the competition, we had a 2nd place winner in prose, 4th place winner in informative, and 6th place winner in duo drama. I am so proud of them.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Loads of Learning!
What another great day it was in first grade today. The students are working so hard and learning so much!
In Religion class today, we talked about the importance of forgiving others. We then focused on our Lenten calendar task today. Each student selected a name of another student in the class and then drew that person a picture. The fun part was that no one knew who was drawing a picture for them. Thy loved sharing their pictures with each other.
During Language Arts class today, we reviewed our sight words, long i: ie, igh and kn- and wr- words. We also partner read our story and wrote about what happens in the beginning, middle, and end of Peter's Chair. Next, we wrote about what treasures we would take on a trip and then glued that piece to a suitcase which we decorated. We ended the morning by working in literacy centers.
This afternoon we returned to Language Arts. We wrote the detail sentences in our informative paragraph on koalas. We also reviewed adjectives for how many. Students were given a die and rolled it. They then wrote a sentence using that number (i.e. I have two dogs.) Some used their imaginations on their sentences.
In Math class today we talked about fractions. Using pattern blocks, we identified 1/2, 1/3, and 1/6 of a whole.
As you can see it was a busy day in first grade!
In Religion class today, we talked about the importance of forgiving others. We then focused on our Lenten calendar task today. Each student selected a name of another student in the class and then drew that person a picture. The fun part was that no one knew who was drawing a picture for them. Thy loved sharing their pictures with each other.
During Language Arts class today, we reviewed our sight words, long i: ie, igh and kn- and wr- words. We also partner read our story and wrote about what happens in the beginning, middle, and end of Peter's Chair. Next, we wrote about what treasures we would take on a trip and then glued that piece to a suitcase which we decorated. We ended the morning by working in literacy centers.
This afternoon we returned to Language Arts. We wrote the detail sentences in our informative paragraph on koalas. We also reviewed adjectives for how many. Students were given a die and rolled it. They then wrote a sentence using that number (i.e. I have two dogs.) Some used their imaginations on their sentences.
In Math class today we talked about fractions. Using pattern blocks, we identified 1/2, 1/3, and 1/6 of a whole.
As you can see it was a busy day in first grade!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
On the Second Day of April
Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone is having a fantastic week!
In Religion class today, we talked about the sacrament of Penance. We learned that this is where we tell God we are sorry for our sins. We also began learning the Act of Contrition today.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed compound words, vowels ew, ui, ue, and our sight words. This was all in preparation for reading our story Peter's Chair. The students could really relate to how Peter was feeling in the story. Finally, we wrote our topic sentence for our informative paragraph on koalas.
In Math class today, we continued to practice the adding 9 facts. Today we used our wrap-ups to do this.
Our Social Studies class today focused on getting goods to markets. We completed a flow chart showing how oranges make it to a store.
Our day ended in gym class where smiles and healthy hearts were abound!
In Religion class today, we talked about the sacrament of Penance. We learned that this is where we tell God we are sorry for our sins. We also began learning the Act of Contrition today.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed compound words, vowels ew, ui, ue, and our sight words. This was all in preparation for reading our story Peter's Chair. The students could really relate to how Peter was feeling in the story. Finally, we wrote our topic sentence for our informative paragraph on koalas.
In Math class today, we continued to practice the adding 9 facts. Today we used our wrap-ups to do this.
Our Social Studies class today focused on getting goods to markets. We completed a flow chart showing how oranges make it to a store.
Our day ended in gym class where smiles and healthy hearts were abound!
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
April's Fools Day!
Happy April! What a beautiful day it was outside today! We loved the sunshine and warm weather! I think we can officially say winter is behind us!
In Religion class today, we talked about forgiveness. We learned that God will forgive us as long as we are sorry.
During Language Arts class, we blended and read words with the vowels ew, ui, and ue. We also practiced our sight words. In addition we worked in our literacy centers and talked about adjectives for how many.
In Math class today, we learned new addition facts. The focus today was on the adding 9 facts. To solve these facts, we added ten to a number then subtracted 1 to get the answer. We will continue to practice these facts for several days.
We ended our day with Stations of the Cross.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is gym class day!
In Religion class today, we talked about forgiveness. We learned that God will forgive us as long as we are sorry.
During Language Arts class, we blended and read words with the vowels ew, ui, and ue. We also practiced our sight words. In addition we worked in our literacy centers and talked about adjectives for how many.
In Math class today, we learned new addition facts. The focus today was on the adding 9 facts. To solve these facts, we added ten to a number then subtracted 1 to get the answer. We will continue to practice these facts for several days.
We ended our day with Stations of the Cross.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is gym class day!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)