Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone's week is going well. We had quite a busy day in first grade.
In Religion class, we began studying the Three Days: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. We talked about the events of each day and how each are important. We will continue our discussion tomorrow.
During Language Arts class, we learned about the silent letter kn and wr. The students did great blending and reading these words. We also practiced reading our sight words. In addition, we located adjectives for what kind in sentences. For writing today, we wrote about bunnies. We wrote about what bunnies can do, what they have, and what they are like. Finally, we worked in literacy centers.
In Math class today, we learned new subtraction facts: the subtracting a number from 10 facts. We used pennies to help us find these answers. We will continue to practice them tomorrow.
Just a reminder that we will not have gym class tomorrow. Enjoy the night!
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
The Start of Holy Week
Happy Monday! This week begins the most important week of the year for Catholics: Holy Week. I hope this week is filled with blessings as we approach Easter.
In Religion class this week we will be looking at Holy Week. Today we focused on Palm Sunday. We read the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem and how the people greeted him by waving palm branches and laying cloaks on the ground. We made a palm branch using pieces of green construction paper.
During Language Arts class, we blended and read long i: ie, igh words. We used our letter tiles to spell words and then generated words in the -igh, -ight, and -ies word families. The students came up with so many words; I was so proud of them. We also talked about the difference between realism and fantasy. Finally, we learned adjectives for what kind.
In Math class today we ordered events by time. We learned that writing our name is quicker than drawing a clockface or putting linking cubes into ten sticks.
As promised here are some examples of the Easter eggs the students made on Friday:
Have a great night!
In Religion class this week we will be looking at Holy Week. Today we focused on Palm Sunday. We read the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem and how the people greeted him by waving palm branches and laying cloaks on the ground. We made a palm branch using pieces of green construction paper.
During Language Arts class, we blended and read long i: ie, igh words. We used our letter tiles to spell words and then generated words in the -igh, -ight, and -ies word families. The students came up with so many words; I was so proud of them. We also talked about the difference between realism and fantasy. Finally, we learned adjectives for what kind.
In Math class today we ordered events by time. We learned that writing our name is quicker than drawing a clockface or putting linking cubes into ten sticks.
As promised here are some examples of the Easter eggs the students made on Friday:
Have a great night!
Friday, March 27, 2015
Fossil Fun!
Happy Friday! I hope you had a good week. This week was full of excitement and tons of learning in first grade.
We began our day with Mass. The students were singing so beautifully today. It was something special to hear.
In Language Arts class, we wrapped up our story. We reviewed our sight words, long o: oa, and three letter blends. We then took a test on our story. Next, we reviewed adjectives for size by locating them in sentences.
This week we have been learning all about fossils and dinosaurs in Language Arts. To wrap up everything, we made fossils using clay. Students pressed a seashell into a piece of clay. I will be baking the clay over the weekend so that this fossil can be a treasure for years to come.
During Math class, we practiced solving a problem by making an organized list. In Science class, we studied the different things that give off heat. Some of the things we identified include ovens, lamps, fire, and the sun.
Finally, it was time for Art class. We made Easter eggs using marshmallows. I'll post pictures of them on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
We began our day with Mass. The students were singing so beautifully today. It was something special to hear.
In Language Arts class, we wrapped up our story. We reviewed our sight words, long o: oa, and three letter blends. We then took a test on our story. Next, we reviewed adjectives for size by locating them in sentences.
This week we have been learning all about fossils and dinosaurs in Language Arts. To wrap up everything, we made fossils using clay. Students pressed a seashell into a piece of clay. I will be baking the clay over the weekend so that this fossil can be a treasure for years to come.
During Math class, we practiced solving a problem by making an organized list. In Science class, we studied the different things that give off heat. Some of the things we identified include ovens, lamps, fire, and the sun.
Finally, it was time for Art class. We made Easter eggs using marshmallows. I'll post pictures of them on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 26, 2015
More Dinosaur Fun!
Hello! Today was quite a busy day in first grade. I am always amazed at how quickly the time flies.
We built on what we learned in Religion class yesterday. Yesterday we talked about how Jesus is the Light of the World. Today, we talked about how we can be light for others.
In Language Arts class we reviewed long e: ea and inflected endings (when a y is changed to an i). We also reviewed our sight words by going on a fossil hunt. I hid bones with sight words on them around the room. Students had to find a bone; once everyone had a bone, students took turns using their word in a sentence. In addition to reviewing, we practiced building our fluency and comprehension skills. We worked in literacy centers and partner read our story. We then illustrated the steps in a dinosaur dig before writing the steps. Finally, we reviewed adjectives for size.
During Math class today, we learned how to count nickels and pennies. The students did very good with this skill.
For a special treat today we met with our 6th grade buddies. Working together they created stained glass crosses. They turned out awesome. I hope you like them!
Have a great night!
We built on what we learned in Religion class yesterday. Yesterday we talked about how Jesus is the Light of the World. Today, we talked about how we can be light for others.
In Language Arts class we reviewed long e: ea and inflected endings (when a y is changed to an i). We also reviewed our sight words by going on a fossil hunt. I hid bones with sight words on them around the room. Students had to find a bone; once everyone had a bone, students took turns using their word in a sentence. In addition to reviewing, we practiced building our fluency and comprehension skills. We worked in literacy centers and partner read our story. We then illustrated the steps in a dinosaur dig before writing the steps. Finally, we reviewed adjectives for size.
During Math class today, we learned how to count nickels and pennies. The students did very good with this skill.
For a special treat today we met with our 6th grade buddies. Working together they created stained glass crosses. They turned out awesome. I hope you like them!
Have a great night!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Dinosaur Dig!
Happy Wednesday! This week is just flying by like last week. We had another great day in first grade.
In Religion class today, we talked about what it means when we say that Jesus is the Light of the World. To us, it means that Jesus is there to guide and help us just like light from the sun or from a flashlight helps and guides us.
During Language Arts class we read Mister Bones: Dinosaur Hunter. The students loved this story about Barnum Brown. They were so excited to learn about how he found T. Rex bones in Montana. Before reading the story, we practiced and reviewed reading long o: oa, ow words and three letter blend words along with our sight words.
For an extension activity today, students participated in a simulated dinosaur dig. Each table was given a container filled with sand. In that sand were pieces of a picture of a dinosaur. Using tweezers, students had to find and carefully remove the pieces. Once all the pieces were found, they had to put the pieces together to make the picture. They loved this activity.
During Math class today, we learned how to count nickels. We learned that to count nickels we count by 5's. Tomorrow we will be counting nickels and pennies.
For Social Studies class today, we learned three new words: buy, save, and trade. We talked about each one and learned the difference between them.
In Religion class today, we talked about what it means when we say that Jesus is the Light of the World. To us, it means that Jesus is there to guide and help us just like light from the sun or from a flashlight helps and guides us.
During Language Arts class we read Mister Bones: Dinosaur Hunter. The students loved this story about Barnum Brown. They were so excited to learn about how he found T. Rex bones in Montana. Before reading the story, we practiced and reviewed reading long o: oa, ow words and three letter blend words along with our sight words.
For an extension activity today, students participated in a simulated dinosaur dig. Each table was given a container filled with sand. In that sand were pieces of a picture of a dinosaur. Using tweezers, students had to find and carefully remove the pieces. Once all the pieces were found, they had to put the pieces together to make the picture. They loved this activity.
During Math class today, we learned how to count nickels. We learned that to count nickels we count by 5's. Tomorrow we will be counting nickels and pennies.
For Social Studies class today, we learned three new words: buy, save, and trade. We talked about each one and learned the difference between them.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Lots of Learning!
Today was another great day in first grade. We are finally back into a routine and loving it. There is so much learning happening in first grade.
Today in Religion class we wrapped up our study about Baptism. We reviewed what happens during a Baptism including what is said and what is received.
During Language Arts class today, we blended and read three letter blend words. The students found these words quite easy since we are used to reading two letter blends. We also practiced our sight words before working in our literacy centers. Finally, we reviewed adjectives for size by locating them in phrases and then using them in sentences.
Our story this week is centered around dinosaurs and fossils. As a little extension activity, we learned about how fossils are formed. This will aid us when we read the story tomorrow.
In Math class today, we used rulers to measure line segments to the nearest inch. We also used them to draw line segments of various lengths.
Just a reminder that because of Stations tomorrow we will not have gym class.
Today in Religion class we wrapped up our study about Baptism. We reviewed what happens during a Baptism including what is said and what is received.
During Language Arts class today, we blended and read three letter blend words. The students found these words quite easy since we are used to reading two letter blends. We also practiced our sight words before working in our literacy centers. Finally, we reviewed adjectives for size by locating them in phrases and then using them in sentences.
Our story this week is centered around dinosaurs and fossils. As a little extension activity, we learned about how fossils are formed. This will aid us when we read the story tomorrow.
In Math class today, we used rulers to measure line segments to the nearest inch. We also used them to draw line segments of various lengths.
Just a reminder that because of Stations tomorrow we will not have gym class.
Monday, March 23, 2015
First Full Week of Spring!
Happy Monday, and Happy Spring. I think I forgot to mention this last Friday. I am looking forward to warmer days ahead!
In Religion class today, we continued our talk about Baptism. We talked about why we wear white (to remind us to be a follower of Jesus) and how we receive a candle which means that we are called to share the Light of Christ. It is so exciting each morning to see the students' excitement as we talk about Baptism.
In Language Arts class today, we began a new story and thus we learned new phonics skills. Today we blended and read long o: oa, ow words. We also talked about the author's purpose for writing a story. Finally, we talked about adjectives for size.
We finished up our celebration of Dr. Seuss today. We read The Sleep Book. We then wrote about a dream we had and added ourselves sleeping. Here's a picture:
During Math class, we practiced drawing congruent shapes. First we made a shape on our geoboards, and then drew the shape on dot paper.
Have a great night!
In Religion class today, we continued our talk about Baptism. We talked about why we wear white (to remind us to be a follower of Jesus) and how we receive a candle which means that we are called to share the Light of Christ. It is so exciting each morning to see the students' excitement as we talk about Baptism.
In Language Arts class today, we began a new story and thus we learned new phonics skills. Today we blended and read long o: oa, ow words. We also talked about the author's purpose for writing a story. Finally, we talked about adjectives for size.
We finished up our celebration of Dr. Seuss today. We read The Sleep Book. We then wrote about a dream we had and added ourselves sleeping. Here's a picture:
During Math class, we practiced drawing congruent shapes. First we made a shape on our geoboards, and then drew the shape on dot paper.
Have a great night!
Friday, March 20, 2015
A Bunny Good Day!
Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a good week. It was such a shock to see that snow today. However, spring begins today so maybe this was winter's last hooray.
We began our day with Mass. Today Msgr. Lockard reminded us that when we pray the Our Father to pray those words with meaning and to follow what the words mean.
In Language Arts class we wrapped up the story The Dot. We reviewed long e: ea and inflected endings. We also practiced our sight words before taking a test on the story. In addition we reviewed adjectives for color and shape by locating them in sentences.
Today we read another Dr. Seuss book, The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. After reading the story, we compared and contrasted this story to The Cat in the Hat.
In Math class today, we used paper clips to measure line segments. We used both large and small ones. Next week, we will be using rulers to measure line segments.
During Science class today we talked about light and shadows. We learned that a shadow is made when something blocks light. Students were put into groups and given a flashlight. They had to pick an object in the room, shine a light on it, and draw the object's shadow. They loved this.
Finally, it was time for Art class. It was a sticky art class today. We made Easter bunnies using cotton balls. They are so adorable!
As promised, here is a picture of a some of the dot pictures the students' made yesterday. They all were so creative with their work:
Have a wonderful weekend!
We began our day with Mass. Today Msgr. Lockard reminded us that when we pray the Our Father to pray those words with meaning and to follow what the words mean.
In Language Arts class we wrapped up the story The Dot. We reviewed long e: ea and inflected endings. We also practiced our sight words before taking a test on the story. In addition we reviewed adjectives for color and shape by locating them in sentences.
Today we read another Dr. Seuss book, The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. After reading the story, we compared and contrasted this story to The Cat in the Hat.
In Math class today, we used paper clips to measure line segments. We used both large and small ones. Next week, we will be using rulers to measure line segments.
During Science class today we talked about light and shadows. We learned that a shadow is made when something blocks light. Students were put into groups and given a flashlight. They had to pick an object in the room, shine a light on it, and draw the object's shadow. They loved this.
Finally, it was time for Art class. It was a sticky art class today. We made Easter bunnies using cotton balls. They are so adorable!
As promised, here is a picture of a some of the dot pictures the students' made yesterday. They all were so creative with their work:
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, March 19, 2015
An Unusual Day!
Happy Thursday! Today was a bit of an unusual day in first grade. Both first grades spent the day together. Things went very well and we accomplished a lot.
In Religion class, we talked about what happens at a Baptism. We learned that before one is baptized, the parents and godparents trace the sign of the cross on the baby's forehead. When the baby is baptized, the priest pours water over the baby's head and says special words. After learning all this, we role played a Baptism using a baby doll.
During Language Arts, we reviewed our sight words, long a: ai, ay words and possessives. We then worked on our fluency skills by partnering reading the story and then buiult our comprehension skills by talking about how Vashti changes throughout the story. Next we worked in literacy centers. Finally, we reviewed adjectives for color and shape by identifying them in sentences.
For Math class today, we practiced the facts with a sum of 10. First we played a guessing game. Students worked in partners. They divided 10 pennies between both hands and showed one hand to their partner. The partner had to guess how many were in the other hand. We then practiced these facts using a wrap-up.
To end the day, we created pictures using dots. Students used paint and Q-tips to make a picture just like the character in our story did. I'll post pictures tomorrow.
As crazy as today was, it was very fun and successful. The students were fantastic listeners and worked will with everyone. I am so proud of them!
In Religion class, we talked about what happens at a Baptism. We learned that before one is baptized, the parents and godparents trace the sign of the cross on the baby's forehead. When the baby is baptized, the priest pours water over the baby's head and says special words. After learning all this, we role played a Baptism using a baby doll.
During Language Arts, we reviewed our sight words, long a: ai, ay words and possessives. We then worked on our fluency skills by partnering reading the story and then buiult our comprehension skills by talking about how Vashti changes throughout the story. Next we worked in literacy centers. Finally, we reviewed adjectives for color and shape by identifying them in sentences.
For Math class today, we practiced the facts with a sum of 10. First we played a guessing game. Students worked in partners. They divided 10 pennies between both hands and showed one hand to their partner. The partner had to guess how many were in the other hand. We then practiced these facts using a wrap-up.
To end the day, we created pictures using dots. Students used paint and Q-tips to make a picture just like the character in our story did. I'll post pictures tomorrow.
As crazy as today was, it was very fun and successful. The students were fantastic listeners and worked will with everyone. I am so proud of them!
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Mid-Week Excitement
Happy Wednesday! This week is sure flying by!
In Religion class today, we talked more about Baptism. We learned that water is an important sign at Baptism. We also talked about how we receive God's grace when we were baptized.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed long e: ea and inflected ending words. We also practiced our sight words before reading the story The Dot. Students loved this story especially since they learned that a dot can be a work of art.
We did some Dr. Seuss celebrating today. We read The Cat in the Hat and then reviewed the sequence of events in the story by completing a worksheet.
For gym class today, we reviewed the importance of sharing. Everyone was given a hula hoop. On a cue, students raced around the gym until they heard a stop cue. When they did, they had to find a hoop. Each time we did this, I took a way a hula hoop. Students had to share a hoop until only 2 hoops were left. They really loved this exercise.
During Math class, we learned some new facts. We learned facts that equal ten. We used pennies to help us solve these problems.
Finally, we ended our day with Social Studies. We talked about the difference between goods and services.
In Religion class today, we talked more about Baptism. We learned that water is an important sign at Baptism. We also talked about how we receive God's grace when we were baptized.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed long e: ea and inflected ending words. We also practiced our sight words before reading the story The Dot. Students loved this story especially since they learned that a dot can be a work of art.
We did some Dr. Seuss celebrating today. We read The Cat in the Hat and then reviewed the sequence of events in the story by completing a worksheet.
For gym class today, we reviewed the importance of sharing. Everyone was given a hula hoop. On a cue, students raced around the gym until they heard a stop cue. When they did, they had to find a hoop. Each time we did this, I took a way a hula hoop. Students had to share a hoop until only 2 hoops were left. They really loved this exercise.
During Math class, we learned some new facts. We learned facts that equal ten. We used pennies to help us solve these problems.
Finally, we ended our day with Social Studies. We talked about the difference between goods and services.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Beginning and Ending in Church
Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is having a good week so far. Despite the wind and cooler temperatures, it is so nice to see that sun shining.
We began our day by attending Eucharistic Adoration. It is always so nice to start our day talking with Jesus.
In Language Arts class, we again practiced reading words with inflected endings. Today we learned that when a word ends in y we have to change that y to an i before adding an ending. In addition to learning that, we practiced our sight words and practiced identifying adjectives for color and shape in sentences. Finally, we worked in literacy centers.
During Math class today, we learned to count by 100's. Each table was given a bag of 100 pennies and had to put those pennies into groups of 10. After reviewing counting by 10's to 100's, we practiced counting by 100's. We will continue to practice each day during the Math Meeting.
We ended our day just where we began it: at church. We attended Stations of the Cross.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is Gym day. Book Orders are also due tomorrow. Have a great night.
We began our day by attending Eucharistic Adoration. It is always so nice to start our day talking with Jesus.
In Language Arts class, we again practiced reading words with inflected endings. Today we learned that when a word ends in y we have to change that y to an i before adding an ending. In addition to learning that, we practiced our sight words and practiced identifying adjectives for color and shape in sentences. Finally, we worked in literacy centers.
During Math class today, we learned to count by 100's. Each table was given a bag of 100 pennies and had to put those pennies into groups of 10. After reviewing counting by 10's to 100's, we practiced counting by 100's. We will continue to practice each day during the Math Meeting.
We ended our day just where we began it: at church. We attended Stations of the Cross.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is Gym day. Book Orders are also due tomorrow. Have a great night.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Happy Monday!
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. It was exciting to hear from the students today all that they did over the weekend.
We started our day by watching a movie on the life of St. Patrick. We learned that he taught the people of Ireland about God.
During Language Arts class, we blended and read long e: ea words. During one activity, students wrote words in various word families. It was amazing to see all the words they knew in the -each, -eam, and -ean word families. Also in Language Arts, we talked about theme. In addition we learned about adjectives for colors and shapes. Finally, we did some St. Patrick Day writing. We wrote about three wishes we would tell a leprechaun.
In Math class we learned how to order numbers from least to greatest. Everyone was given a number card. They then had to put themselves in order from least to greatest.
Have a wonderful night!
We started our day by watching a movie on the life of St. Patrick. We learned that he taught the people of Ireland about God.
During Language Arts class, we blended and read long e: ea words. During one activity, students wrote words in various word families. It was amazing to see all the words they knew in the -each, -eam, and -ean word families. Also in Language Arts, we talked about theme. In addition we learned about adjectives for colors and shapes. Finally, we did some St. Patrick Day writing. We wrote about three wishes we would tell a leprechaun.
In Math class we learned how to order numbers from least to greatest. Everyone was given a number card. They then had to put themselves in order from least to greatest.
Have a wonderful night!
Friday, March 13, 2015
A Full Week of School!
Today was quite an exciting day in first grade. Not only was it Friday and Art day, but it also marked the end of a full week of school. It was so nice to have some normalcy this week.
We began our day at Mass. Fr. Brian reminded us that Jesus tells us to love everyone.
In Language Arts class, we wrapped up our story Mama's birthday Present. We reviewed long a: ai, ay words and possessives along with our sight words. We took our test on the story. We also reviewed adjectives and practiced finding them in sentences. Finally, we did writing. We wrote the concluding sentence to our paragraph on why we love recess. We also designed our own tortilla and wrote what we put in it.
We read another Dr. Seuss book today, If I Ran the Zoo. After reading the story, students drew a picture of an animal that they invented. They then gave it a name, told what it ate, and where it lived.
During Math class today we solved a problem by drawing a picture.
In Science class we talked about sound. We learned that sound is made when something vibrates. We also talked about how some sounds are loud and some are soft. Finally, we did an experiment to see if sound travels better through a solid, liquid, or gas. We found that it was loudest through a solid and softest through gas.
Finally it was time for Art class. Today we made a leprechaun. Students colored a paper plate and then added a hat and beard. They are adorable.
Have a fabulous weekend!
We began our day at Mass. Fr. Brian reminded us that Jesus tells us to love everyone.
In Language Arts class, we wrapped up our story Mama's birthday Present. We reviewed long a: ai, ay words and possessives along with our sight words. We took our test on the story. We also reviewed adjectives and practiced finding them in sentences. Finally, we did writing. We wrote the concluding sentence to our paragraph on why we love recess. We also designed our own tortilla and wrote what we put in it.
We read another Dr. Seuss book today, If I Ran the Zoo. After reading the story, students drew a picture of an animal that they invented. They then gave it a name, told what it ate, and where it lived.
During Math class today we solved a problem by drawing a picture.
In Science class we talked about sound. We learned that sound is made when something vibrates. We also talked about how some sounds are loud and some are soft. Finally, we did an experiment to see if sound travels better through a solid, liquid, or gas. We found that it was loudest through a solid and softest through gas.
Finally it was time for Art class. Today we made a leprechaun. Students colored a paper plate and then added a hat and beard. They are adorable.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Tasting and Learning
Happy Thursday! This week is flying by. It was another great learning day in first.
In Religion class, we began our study of Baptism. We talked about how when we were baptized we became members of the church and a child of God.
During Language Arts class, we partner read our story and then reviewed the details from the story by drawing what each character did for Mama's surprise party. We then reviewed adjectives. To do this, we conducted an adjective taste test. We taste tested apples and then generated a list of adjectives to describe that apple. Next, we wrote the third detail sentence for our paragraph on why we love recess. Finally, we worked in literacy centers.
In Math class today, we learned how to add 10 to a number. We have been practicing counting by 10s from a number. We learned that adding 10 to a number is just like counting by 10s.
We ended our day by praying the Stations of the Cross.
Tomorrow will be an exciting day to end the week!
In Religion class, we began our study of Baptism. We talked about how when we were baptized we became members of the church and a child of God.
During Language Arts class, we partner read our story and then reviewed the details from the story by drawing what each character did for Mama's surprise party. We then reviewed adjectives. To do this, we conducted an adjective taste test. We taste tested apples and then generated a list of adjectives to describe that apple. Next, we wrote the third detail sentence for our paragraph on why we love recess. Finally, we worked in literacy centers.
In Math class today, we learned how to add 10 to a number. We have been practicing counting by 10s from a number. We learned that adding 10 to a number is just like counting by 10s.
We ended our day by praying the Stations of the Cross.
Tomorrow will be an exciting day to end the week!
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Time for a Fiesta!
Today was quite an exciting day in first grade. The excitement was building all day for our fiesta. The students worked really hard all day so that we could party at the end of the day.
In Religion class, we wrapped up our chapter on how Jesus celebrated God's love and gave us the sacraments. We will next be exploring the sacrament of Baptism.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed our sight words, comparative endings, and -dge words. We also choral read our story. As the students were reading, I listened in awe at how well they read; they are all becoming excellent readers. Next we wrote another detail sentence in our paragraph on why we love recess. Finally, we worked in our literacy centers.
For gym class today we gave our hearts a workout while doing Rockin' Aerobics. The students loved rocking to music while exercising. By the end of class, they were quite tired.
In Math class today, we practiced counting by 10 from any number. We learned a counting by 10 rap to help us. We will be saying this rap in class over the next few weeks as we practice counting by 10s.
During Social Studies class, we learned the difference between wants and needs. Needs are things we must have like food, clothing, and shelter. Wants are things we would like.
Finally, it was time for a fiesta. We began by breaking a pinata. Everyone had the chance to swing at the pinata. When it did break, sight words fell from it. Everyone received a word. They then had to read it and use it in a sentence. Next, we broke open the confetti eggs. Smiles and laughter could be heard coming from the room. Below is a picture of our pinata and what the floor looked like after breaking all of the eggs. It was quite a celebration!
In Religion class, we wrapped up our chapter on how Jesus celebrated God's love and gave us the sacraments. We will next be exploring the sacrament of Baptism.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed our sight words, comparative endings, and -dge words. We also choral read our story. As the students were reading, I listened in awe at how well they read; they are all becoming excellent readers. Next we wrote another detail sentence in our paragraph on why we love recess. Finally, we worked in our literacy centers.
For gym class today we gave our hearts a workout while doing Rockin' Aerobics. The students loved rocking to music while exercising. By the end of class, they were quite tired.
In Math class today, we practiced counting by 10 from any number. We learned a counting by 10 rap to help us. We will be saying this rap in class over the next few weeks as we practice counting by 10s.
During Social Studies class, we learned the difference between wants and needs. Needs are things we must have like food, clothing, and shelter. Wants are things we would like.
Finally, it was time for a fiesta. We began by breaking a pinata. Everyone had the chance to swing at the pinata. When it did break, sight words fell from it. Everyone received a word. They then had to read it and use it in a sentence. Next, we broke open the confetti eggs. Smiles and laughter could be heard coming from the room. Below is a picture of our pinata and what the floor looked like after breaking all of the eggs. It was quite a celebration!
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Two in a Row
Today was another wonderful day in first grade. We were busy learning and having fun doing so.
In Religion class today we looked at each of the seven sacraments. We learned about Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.
During Language Arts class, we continued to practice reading long a: ai and ay words along with possessives and our sight words. Today we read our story Mama's birthday Present. The students are really enjoying this story and are looking forward to the fiesta tomorrow. In addition to all that, we worked in our literacy centers and wrote the first detail sentence in our paragraph on why we love recess.
We again read a Dr. Seuss book today. Even though we heard this story last week, we really enjoyed listening to Fox in Socks again today. It is such a tongue twister of a book. After reading, we talked about synonyms. We wrote a pair of synonyms on socks and then decorated them.
In Math class today, we practiced adding 10 to a number. We began by using our hundred number charts and pennies. For example, we put a penny on number 7, counted 10 from 7 and put a penny on 17. We continued doing this until we reached 97. After a while, we soon learned how to add 10 to a number.
Just a reminder that gym class is tomorrow.
In Religion class today we looked at each of the seven sacraments. We learned about Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.
During Language Arts class, we continued to practice reading long a: ai and ay words along with possessives and our sight words. Today we read our story Mama's birthday Present. The students are really enjoying this story and are looking forward to the fiesta tomorrow. In addition to all that, we worked in our literacy centers and wrote the first detail sentence in our paragraph on why we love recess.
We again read a Dr. Seuss book today. Even though we heard this story last week, we really enjoyed listening to Fox in Socks again today. It is such a tongue twister of a book. After reading, we talked about synonyms. We wrote a pair of synonyms on socks and then decorated them.
In Math class today, we practiced adding 10 to a number. We began by using our hundred number charts and pennies. For example, we put a penny on number 7, counted 10 from 7 and put a penny on 17. We continued doing this until we reached 97. After a while, we soon learned how to add 10 to a number.
Just a reminder that gym class is tomorrow.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Back to Normal?
Happy Monday! It felt so good to have a normal day of school. I will say that on my way to school today, it was snowing. I was glad to see that it did not last long. The sun came out and melted it away. I hope today is the beginning of some normalcy.
In Religion class today we learned that Jesus gave us the sacraments. We learned that the sacraments are a special sign of God's life and love, that there are seven sacraments, and that we celebrate the sacraments with our parish family.
We will be spending this week reading Mama's Birthday Present. It is a long story that tells of a boy planning a birthday party for his mama. It is a great story to illustrate Spanish birthday traditions. Today we listened to the story and briefly reviewed the plot. Tomorrow we will read the story. Before listening to the story, we reviewed long a: ai, ay, possessives, and our sight words.
Also in Language Arts class today, we worked in literacy centers. We also wrote the topic sentence for our paragraph on why we love recess. In addition, we continued our celebration of Dr. Seuss. Today we read The Foot Book. After reading we generated a list of antonyms in the story; we then picked a pair and illustrated them.
During Math class today, we learned how to divide a square into fourths. We practiced folding paper squares into fourths. We then practiced dividing a square into fourths by drawing lines. Finally, we learned how to write the fraction 1/4.
As you can see, it was a busy day in first grade!
In Religion class today we learned that Jesus gave us the sacraments. We learned that the sacraments are a special sign of God's life and love, that there are seven sacraments, and that we celebrate the sacraments with our parish family.
We will be spending this week reading Mama's Birthday Present. It is a long story that tells of a boy planning a birthday party for his mama. It is a great story to illustrate Spanish birthday traditions. Today we listened to the story and briefly reviewed the plot. Tomorrow we will read the story. Before listening to the story, we reviewed long a: ai, ay, possessives, and our sight words.
Also in Language Arts class today, we worked in literacy centers. We also wrote the topic sentence for our paragraph on why we love recess. In addition, we continued our celebration of Dr. Seuss. Today we read The Foot Book. After reading we generated a list of antonyms in the story; we then picked a pair and illustrated them.
During Math class today, we learned how to divide a square into fourths. We practiced folding paper squares into fourths. We then practiced dividing a square into fourths by drawing lines. Finally, we learned how to write the fraction 1/4.
As you can see, it was a busy day in first grade!
Friday, March 6, 2015
An Odd Week
This has certainly been an odd week for school. Between delay starts, early dismissals, and closings, it was tough to find time for learning. I am really hoping that the worst is behind us. After all, we spring ahead this weekend.
We did have an awesome day of learning in first grade. I could tell that the students were eager to get back to school and learn.
In Language Arts class, we learned about possessives. We learned what they mean and how to read them in a story. We also practiced our sight words. In addition, we practiced finding adjectives in sentences and using adjectives in sentences. Just a reminder that the Spelling test in now on Monday.
During Math class today, we learned how to tell time to the half hour. We practiced writing time and showing it on clocks.
For Science class today, we talked about the 5 senses. We worked in centers to explore 4 of the 5 senses. In the sight center, students were shown a plate of 6 objects, given 7 seconds to look at it, and then drew the objects. For the hearing center, students shook eggs filled with objects and guessed what was inside each one. For the touch center, students felt objects in bags and wrote what they thought was in each bag. And for the smell station, students smelled 3 liquids and identified what each one was.
Finally, it was time for Art class. We switched our focus this week to St. Patrick's Day. We made a rainbow coming out of a pot of gold. They look awesome:
Have a great weekend. Hopefully, next week will be less disruptive.
We did have an awesome day of learning in first grade. I could tell that the students were eager to get back to school and learn.
In Language Arts class, we learned about possessives. We learned what they mean and how to read them in a story. We also practiced our sight words. In addition, we practiced finding adjectives in sentences and using adjectives in sentences. Just a reminder that the Spelling test in now on Monday.
During Math class today, we learned how to tell time to the half hour. We practiced writing time and showing it on clocks.
For Science class today, we talked about the 5 senses. We worked in centers to explore 4 of the 5 senses. In the sight center, students were shown a plate of 6 objects, given 7 seconds to look at it, and then drew the objects. For the hearing center, students shook eggs filled with objects and guessed what was inside each one. For the touch center, students felt objects in bags and wrote what they thought was in each bag. And for the smell station, students smelled 3 liquids and identified what each one was.
Finally, it was time for Art class. We switched our focus this week to St. Patrick's Day. We made a rainbow coming out of a pot of gold. They look awesome:
Have a great weekend. Hopefully, next week will be less disruptive.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Lots of Learning in So Little Time
Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a nice day and made it to and from work safely. We had a busy, productive day in first grade considering we had an early dismissal.
In Religion class, we talked about how we celebrate God's love. We learned that when we go to Mass and pray and sing with everyone we are worshiping God.
In Language Arts class, we blended and read long a: ai, ay words. We also talked about how we draw conclusions when we read. In addition we learned about adjectives and how they describe a noun.
Just a reminder that because of Stations of the Cross tomorrow, we will not have Gym class.
Have a great night!
In Religion class, we talked about how we celebrate God's love. We learned that when we go to Mass and pray and sing with everyone we are worshiping God.
In Language Arts class, we blended and read long a: ai, ay words. We also talked about how we draw conclusions when we read. In addition we learned about adjectives and how they describe a noun.
Just a reminder that because of Stations of the Cross tomorrow, we will not have Gym class.
Have a great night!
Monday, March 2, 2015
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Today was Dr. Seuss' birthday. I love celebrating his life with the students and reading his books. Unfortunately, we were not able to read all of the books that I had wanted to today; my hope is to share his stories with the students throughout the month of March.
In Religion class today we talked about how Jesus celebrated God's love by praying with others. We recited a psalm that Jesus would have prayed with his family and friends.
In Math class today we read One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Each student was then given a cup of colored goldfish crackers. Students graphed the crackers and analyzed their data. We then figured out which color we had the most of. Yellow won by a landslide. Here is a picture of one graph:
This afternoon we attended a presentation by author Paul Orshoski. He read several poems that he had written and encouraged the students to write about what they know. Thank you to the Home and School Association for bringing him to Holy Name.
After the presentation, we read There's a Wocket in My Pocket. The students loved all of the silly names in this book. Afterwards, students had a chance to design their own wockets in pockets.
Here is a picture of the Cat in the Hats we made last Friday:
In Religion class today we talked about how Jesus celebrated God's love by praying with others. We recited a psalm that Jesus would have prayed with his family and friends.
In Math class today we read One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Each student was then given a cup of colored goldfish crackers. Students graphed the crackers and analyzed their data. We then figured out which color we had the most of. Yellow won by a landslide. Here is a picture of one graph:
This afternoon we attended a presentation by author Paul Orshoski. He read several poems that he had written and encouraged the students to write about what they know. Thank you to the Home and School Association for bringing him to Holy Name.
After the presentation, we read There's a Wocket in My Pocket. The students loved all of the silly names in this book. Afterwards, students had a chance to design their own wockets in pockets.
Here is a picture of the Cat in the Hats we made last Friday:
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