Merry Christmas!

 Merry Christmas! Today was a great day of celebrating in first grade. After a few tech glitches on my end, we were able to get started and have fun.

In Religion today we watched a video on the first Christmas. The video reminded us what Christmas is truly about. 

Then, we played our games. Thank you for helping with our Santa's surprise game. The students had really good clues; it was hard guessing what was in each bag. 

After that we went on a scavenger hunt. The students were told what to find and then went and found it. I told them not to run or make a mess. I am hoping that they listened. I could tell that they really enjoyed it. 

Next, we did a fun drawing project. We put the paper plate on our head and attempted to draw a Christmas tree without looking. We had many laughs. 

Finally, we played a Christmas version of Head Bands. One at a time, the students closed their eyes. I showed the others a card. They then had to give clues to what was on the card. 

As you can tell, we had a blast today. We ended by reading the book that Jingles brought to us. It will become part of our classroom library. 

May you and your family have a blessed and Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. I'll see you in 2021! 

~Miss Chalich 

The Polar Express!

 Greetings! Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is doing well and is ready for Christmas. I love seeing the children's excitement as we get closer to Christmas. I miss seeing it in person. 

In Religion class today we continued reading the Christmas story. We read about how the shepherds and kings came to see baby Jesus. We then talked about things we could do that could be a gift for others. 

We wrapped up another week of learning in Language Arts today. We practiced using our oral vocabulary words in sentences. We also spelled and read soft c, soft g, and inflectional ending words. In addition we practiced using our sight words in sentences. We then worked on finding rhyming words in poems. This was easy as our poems were nursery rhymes. We enjoyed reading these rhymes. 

Our Christmas story today was The Polar Express, a classic Christmas story. I again loved how everyone gathered to hear this timeless story. As we finished, the students shared what they would ask Santa for as the first gift of Christmas. 

In Math class today we continued to practice to add to 20. We are doing very well with this. We will be continuing this skill when we return in January. 

Just a reminder that tomorrow is an early dismissal day. We will be having lots of Christmas fun tomorrow! 

Our Final School Week of 2020!

 Greetings! Happy Monday! Welcome to our final school week of 2020! It sure has been a year of ups and downs. This week we will be wrapping up things and celebrating Christmas!

In Religion class today we began our look at the Christmas story. Today we read about how Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem and how Jesus was born in a stable. We will continue to read the Christmas story tomorrow. 

In Language Arts class, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We also practiced spelling and reading words with soft c and soft g as well as words with inflected endings where the final e was dropped. In addition, we practiced reading all of the sight words we have learned this year. After that we reviewed past and future tense. 

Then it was time for Christmas fun. Today we read How the Grinch Stole Christmas. I loved how siblings joined us for this story! After reading we talked about how we can make the Grinch grin. 

In Math class today we continued practiced adding to 20. Today we focused on adding a two digit number and a one digit number. The students are doing very well with this. 

Just a reminder that our Spelling test is tomorrow. Have a great night! 

The Gingerbread Man!

 Greetings on the day after the first major snowstorm of the season. I hope everyone made it home safely and had fun digging out. I can't remember the last time we got this much snow. It looks like we will have a white Christmas. 

In Religion class today we wrapped up our chapter on how the Holy Spirit helped the church grow and how the Holy Spirit continues to help the church today. 

In Language Arts class, we read the classic folktale The Gingerbread Man. After reading the story we completed pages in our close reading companion. Next we sorted sentences bases on whether they told about the past or future. Then we reviewed using commas in a series. 

Our Christmas story today was Mooseletoe, a story about a moose who forgets the Christmas tree. After reading the story, we talked about the problem and how it was solved. The students were then asked to decorate Moose in a Seesaw activity. 

In Penmanship, we practiced writing Q and q. 

In Math class we learned new strategies to help us solve addition problems to 20. Today we used our linking cubes and a number chart. The students are encouraged to use the strategy they like best. 

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a technology prep day. Have a great weekend! See you on Monday! 

Greetings from my House!

 Greetings! I hope everyone is doing well. The children were so excited about the snow today. I hope they have the chance to go outside and play in it. 

We had a great day today. Because of the weather, I decided to teach from my house today. The students loved seeing my computer room and meeting my dog. I am very please with how well today went. 

In Religion class, we talked about how the Holy Spirit helps the church today. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we, as members of the church, pray, share, and teach others about Jesus. 

In Language Arts class, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We used our sound boxes to segment and blend words. We then practiced reading soft c, soft g, and -dge words and practiced reading and spelling words with inflectional endings when the final e is dropped. Finally, we practiced our sight words. 

To get us into the Christmas spirit, we will be reading a Christmas story each day and completing activities that go along with the story. Today we read Santa's Stuck. After reading the story, the students talked and wrote about what they would do if Santa was stuck in their chimney. 

We continued to practice the numbers to 20 in Spanish today. After reviewing the numbers, the students had to pay attention as a mystery number was quickly revealed. We then identified that mystery number in Spanish. 

In Math class today we began learning strategies to solve addition problems to 20. Today we focused on drawing a picture and making 10. We will learn more strategies tomorrow. 

And, just in case you were worried, Jingles found us today. Here he is: 

Have a safe night! Enjoy the snow! 

The Day Before Snow!

 Greetings! Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is staying well.

In Religion class today we talked about how the Holy Spirit helped the church to grow. Filled with the Holy Spirit, the first members of the church told others about Jesus, helped people, and shared their things. 

In Language Arts class, we practiced using our sight words in sentences. We then reread The Nice Mitten and wrote cause and effect examples from the story. We did the same when we read our decodable reader. Finally, we practiced sorting verbs based on whether they told about the past or future. 

In Science class today we focused on the life cycle of water. We learned that water can be a solid, a liquid, or a gas. We talked about how water changes from each stage. 

In Math class today we wrapped up our chapter on the numbers to 20. We reviewed counting, place value, patterns, and ordering numbers. Next, we will begin learning how to add to 20. 

Have a great night! 

Using our Thinking Caps!

 Greetings! Happy Monday! I hope everyone is doing well and had a nice weekend. We had a good start to our third week of virtual learning. Today also began our last full week before Christmas break. 

In Religion class today, we talked about the first church members. We learned that the first church members prayed together, ate together, shared their things, and gathered to learn about Jesus. They did many of the same things that we do today. 

In Language Arts we reviewed our oral vocabulary words we learned last week and then learned three new words (eventually, timid, and foolish). We then worked on my predictions as we read a folktale about a foolish rabbit. We then segmented words into sounds using our sound boxes. Following that we used our letter tiles to spell and read soft c, soft g, and -dge words. Next we learned how to spell and read words with the inflectional endings -ed and -ing where the final e is dropped before adding the ending. Finally, we talked about cause and effect. We used real-life examples to discuss these terms. We will take what we learned today and apply it to a story tomorrow. 

In Social Studies today we looked at the seasons of the year. For each season, we talked about the weather and different activities we do in each one. 

In Math class today we used our critical thinking skills to solve problems. To do this, we put on our thinking caps and used what we know to solve the problems. 

Have a great night! 

Ordering Numbers!

 Greetings! Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is doing well. We had another great day to wrap up our second week of virtual learning. 

In Religion class today we talked about how the church began on Pentecost. We read how Peter and the other followers, filled with the Holy Spirit, told many people about Jesus and how those people became members of the church. 

We began Language Arts class by reviewing the sounds of c, g, and dge. The students are doing well with this skill. We then learned our new sight words. Next, we read our story The Nice Mitten, a classic folktale. Finally, we learned about past and future tense verbs. 

In Penmanship class today we practiced writing j and J. 

In Math class today, we ordered numbers from least to greatest and from greatest to least. The students did very well with this. 

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a Technology Day. There will be no assignments tomorrow. Have a great weekend! I'll see you on Monday! 

Lots of New in Reading!

 Greetings! Happy Wednesday! Thank you so much for your flexibility today. I really appreciate it. 

In Religion class today, we wrapped up our chapter on the Holy Spirit coming to Jesus' followers. We reviewed the events of Pentecost and drew a picture of what happened on Pentecost. 

We began a new week of learning in Language Arts. Our focus will be on folktales. Today we learned two new oral vocabulary words (hero and tale). We worked on making predictions as we read Interrupting Chicken. Then, we learned how to read words when c says /s/, g says /j/ and dge says /j/. It was a lot of new today, and the students did great. We will be continuing to practice these skills tomorrow. 

In Math class today we continued to work to solve number patterns. The students are doing well using their linking cubes and number charts to help them. We also practiced finding 1 more, 2 more, 1 less, and 2 less from a number. 

We ended our day with Spanish. We are still focusing on the numbers to 20. We reviewed the numbers, and then played a game. A number disappeared from the screen. The students had to identify the number and say it in Spanish. 

Have a great night! 

Pattern Fun!

 Greetings and Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is doing well. Today was another great day of virtual learning! 

In Religion class today we reviewed the Blessed Trinity and learned the Glory Be, a prayer we can say to the Blessed Trinity. 

We wrapped up another week of learning in Language Arts today. We used our oral vocabulary words in sentences, spelled and read long i words and plurals, and reviewed our sight words. We also read a nonfiction story about how plants grow and completed pages in our close reading companion. Finally, we practiced using present tense verbs in sentences. 

In Science class today we learned about solids, liquids, and gases. The students gave examples of each one and helped me sort pictures based on whether it was a solid, liquid, or gas. 

In Math class today we focused on patterns. We used linking cubes and a number chart to help us see the patterns before switching to just looking at the numbers. We will continue to practice number patterns tomorrow. 

Have a great night! Stay warm! 

Celebrating St. Nicholas!

 Greetings! Welcome to our second week of virtual learning. I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. 

In Religion class today we watched a video on the life of St. Nicholas whose feast day was yesterday. After watching the video, we talked about how St. Nicholas helped people and how we should help people too. 

In Language Arts class, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We then practiced spelling and reading long i words and plurals. After that, we read our story The Big Yuca Plant. After reading this play, we sequenced the events in the story. Finally, we talked about how to write titles of a play. 

In Social Studies today we learned about natural resources. We identified them, talked about how they are found in nature, and talked about how we need to not waste them. 

In Math class this afternoon we continued to practice identifying the least and greater number in a set. Today, our sets included three, four, or five different numbers. Even with larger sets, the students did great with this. 

Have a great night! 

First Week of Virtual Learning!

 Greetings! Happy Thursday! Thank you for a great first week of virtual learning! I am so proud at how well the students are doing! 

In Religion class today we read the story of Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit came to the disciples. We talked about how they heard a strong wind and saw flames of fire over their heads and how they were filled with the Holy Spirit. 

In Language Arts we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We also used our sound boxes to segment words into sounds. In addition we also practiced reading long i words, plurals, and our sight words. 

In Math class we practiced comparing numbers and telling how much more a number is. We also identified the greater and least number in a set. 

We ended our day with Penmanship class. Today we practiced writing g and G. 

This week, a special visitor began making an appearance in our classroom. Our classroom elf Jingles has come and is keeping watch over our learning. The students are excited to get clues everyday as to where Jingles is at. Today, he was sleeping on the tissue box. 

Have a great weekend! I'll see you on Monday! 

On the Second Day of December!

 Greetings on this chilly night. It seems old man winter has arrived with the start of December. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm. 

In Religion class today we talked about how Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to be with his followers. Tomorrow we will be reading the story of Pentecost. 

In Language Arts class, we practiced using our sight words in sentences. We then reread Time to Grow and sequenced the events in the story. Next, we read our decodable reader and sequenced the events in that story as well. Finally, we practiced using present tense verbs in sentences. 

In Math class today we worked with comparing numbers. We built two towers of varying lengths using our linking cubes. We identified which one had more and by how much. We also looked at which one had fewer and by how much fewer. We transitioned into looking at pictures, telling which set had more, and identifying how much more. 

We ended our day with Spanish. Today we learned the numbers from 11-20. We watched a video to help us learn these numbers. We will continue to practice these numbers next week. 

Just a reminder that tomorrow is our Spelling test. Have a great night! 

Hello, December!

 Greetings! Happy December! I hope everyone had a good day and enjoyed (maybe) the snow. We had an awesome first day of virtual learning. I am so excited about all that we were able to do today! 

In Religion class we talked about how the risen Jesus surprised his followers. We loved hearing how Peter got so excited that he jumped off the boat to swim to shore to see Jesus. 

In Language Arts class we reviewed our oral vocabulary words we learned last week and learned three new words (assist, grasped, and spied). We then worked on making predictions as we read a fable. Following that we used our letter tiles to spell and read long i words. Finally, we learned how to read plurals with magic e words. 

In Math class today we learned about place value. We used our base ten blocks to show a number based on its number of tens and ones. I think the students did very well with this. 

Finally, in Science class, we talked about how we can group objects based on different properties. We then conducted a Science experiment to see whether certain objects would sink or float. The students really enjoyed this. 

Thanks for a great day! See you tomorrow! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 Greetings! Happy Wednesday! Today was a very exciting day in first grade. We are all ready to eat our turkey and stuffing tomorrow!

 In Religion class we finished our talk about the season of Advent. We reviewed that Advent is the time we prepare ourselves to welcome Jesus at Christmas. We talked about how we can pray and help others to help us get ready to welcome Jesus. We also reviewed the Advent wreath and the order in which the candles are lit.

 To help us get ready for Thanksgiving, we read one of my favorite Thanksgiving stories Turkey Trouble. After reading the story we sequenced all of the disguises Turkey used. We also designed a new disguise for Turkey.

 After reading the story, we talked about all of the good food we would be eating tomorrow. We wrote about our favorite food and why we like it.

 Finally, we used pictures of corn, apples, and pumpkins to create a harvest pattern.

 May you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the time with your family. Please stay safe. I’ll see you in December!

Learning About Thanksgiving!

 Greetings! Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a great day. The students are really getting excited for the Thanksgiving holiday!

We began our day by going to Adoration. We spent some quiet time praying to Jesus and thanking him for all that he has given us.

In Language Arts class, we practiced reading long i words. We also learned our new sight words. We then read and discussed Time to Plant, a play. We had lots of fun reading the play! After that we practiced using present tense verbs in sentences. Finally, we worked on our sentence writing. Today the students drew a picture of an animal and then wrote their descriptive sentence. They did an awesome job.

This afternoon in Language Arts we focused on Thanksgiving. We compared and contrasted the first Thanksgiving to our Thanksgiving celebration today. We then created a storybook to help us remember the first Thanksgiving.

In Math class today we worked on solving number sentences for the numbers 11-20. We are able to look at a number like 17 and say that 17 is 10 and 7. 

Have a great night! Just a reminder that tomorrow is an early dismissal!

The Week of Thanksgiving!

 Greetings! Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a nice weekend and is looking forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. 

We began our day with Religion. Today we continued our discussion on Advent. We made an Advent wreath and talked about how we can 'light' each candle at home with our families during the season of Advent. 

We began Language Arts by working in our centers and reading a leveled reader with me. Then we began a new week of learning. Today we learned two new sight words (bloom and sprout). We also worked on making predictions as we read the story Mystery Vine. Following that we practiced blending and reading long i words. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we completed some Thanksgiving writing. We read Who Will Carve the Turkey This Thanksgiving. After reading it, we wrote about which animal could carve the turkey and the reason it would not work. The students really enjoyed this. 

In Math class today we began our study of the numbers to 20. Each student was given a number and asked to show that number using two ten frames. We also worked on writing a number sentence for the number. For example we said that 14 is 10 and 4 more. 

Have a great night! 

Pilgrim Fun!

 Greetings! I hope everyone's weekend is off to a good start. We had a great day to end our last full school week in November yesterday! 

We began our day by going to Mass. Fr. Brian reminded us to always be thankful and remember to thank God for all that we have. 

Our Language Arts centered around Pilgrims yesterday. We read two books: one about the life of a young Pilgrim boy and one about the life of a Pilgrim girl. After reading each story, we talked about the things a boy or girl did. We then compared life long ago to life today. Finally, we made a Pilgrim and wrote about something we would have done a long time ago. Have a look: 

In Math class today we took our test on shapes. Next week, we will begin looking at the numbers to 20. 

We wrapped up our unit on habitats in Science class today. We reviewed the difference between living and nonliving things and talked about the plants and animals we see in different habitats. 

Finally, it was time for Art. Today we created a pumpkin pie. The students glued squares of brown construction paper around the outside of a paper plate. They then glued pieces of orange construction paper in the middle. Finally, we added cotton balls for whipped cream. They look delicious: 

Have a great weekend! 

All Aboard the Mayflower!

 Greetings and Happy Thursday! I hope you were able to get outside today and enjoy the beautiful day we had. It was really hard to come inside from recess today. 

In Religion class today, we began our study of Advent. We learned that during Advent we wait and prepare for Jesus' coming at Christmas. One thing we do during Advent is to light candles on a wreath. We talked about how we light the purple, purple, pink, purple candles as we wait for Jesus. 

We wrapped up another week of learning in Language Arts today. We used our oral vocabulary words in sentences, read long a words and contractions, wrote sentences using our sight words, and took our weekly assessment. After all that, we did some Thanksgiving writing. We drew a picture of where turkey could go for Thanksgiving and wrote a sentence telling about his vacation spot. The students were very creative with this!

In Math class today we reviewed everything we learned about shapes. Tomorrow we will take our chapter test. 

For Gym class today, we headed outside. It was just so nice to play outside. 

In Social Studies class today we learned about the Mayflower. To help us, we watched Peanuts: Mayflower Voyage. Afterwards, we wrote facts about the Mayflower. We added these facts to a Mayflower craft. Have a look: 

Have a great night! 

Thanksgiving Fun in Spanish!

 Greetings! Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone is having a good week. We sure are in first grade. 

Our day began with an author presentation via Zoom. Bethany Marshall and Sara Vogel joined us to talk about their book Pickles and Prayer. They talked about the process of writing the story and illustrating the pictures. The students even had the opportunity to ask them questions. Thank you to the Home and School Association for providing this opportunity for us. We really enjoyed this! 

In Language Arts class we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We then used our whiteboards and markers to spell and read long a words and contractions with not. Following that, we reviewed our word wall words by reading the word wall via a slideshow. Next, we partner read a story from our decodable readers and our story from yesterday. After that we read a nonfiction piece about telling time and completed pages in our close reading companion. Finally, we practiced finding verbs in sentences. 

In Math class today we used our critical thinking skills to solve problems. We compared two objects and used deductive reasoning to determine which group of shapes belonged to a person. 

Thanksgiving was the theme in Spanish class today. We created a foldable labeling some of our favorite Thanksgiving foods in Spanish. The students do love Spanish class! 

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a dress down day and Gym day. Wear your jeans and sneakers to school! 

Pattern Fun!

 Greetings! Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone got to see the snow today. The students were so excited to see it snowing. I wish I could say that I had their same excitement. 

In Religion class today we wrapped up our chapter on Jesus' dying and rising. We reviewed the events of Holy Week and illustrated Jesus riding into to Jerusalem. 

In Language Arts class, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words, practiced reading long a words, practiced spelling and reading contractions with not, and reviewed our sight words. In addition to our practicing and reviewing, we spent time building our fluency and comprehension skills. We read a story in our decodable reader along with our story from our literature anthology. After reading On My Way to School, we completed a story map where we identified the setting, listed the characters from the story, and wrote about what happened in the beginning, middle, and end of the story. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we wrote a detailed sentence for a picture. We also practiced adding commas between a series of verbs. 

In Math class today we continued to work with patterns. Today our patterns focused on three dimensional shapes. We practiced finding the missing shape in the pattern. We also logged onto Seesaw to create patterns of our own. 

Have a great night! 

Action Verb Heroes!

 Greetings! Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a nice weekend. By the sounds of it, the children really had fun. I really do enjoy hearing their stories every morning. 

In Religion class today we read the Easter story. We read about how Jesus died and then rose to new life on Easter Sunday. We also talked about how Alleluia is a word of praise. 

We began Language Arts by reviewing our oral vocabulary words we learned last week. We then learned three new words (calendar, occasion, and weekend). Next, we worked on making predictions as we read a nonfiction piece about telling time. After that, we used our letter tiles to spell and read long a words. Following that we learned how to spell contractions with the word not and read them. Next, we practiced using our sight words in sentences. Our focus then switched to fluency and comprehension. As we reread Nate the Snake is Late and our decodable reader, we talked about the characters, setting, and plot. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we practiced writing a detailed sentence for a picture. We then pretended to be action heroes and wrote action verbs about what we can do. We then got to design our superhero costume. 

In Math class today, we learned about patterns. We used our pattern blocks to make various patterns. 

Here are pictures from Friday's art project. And just a reminder book orders are due tomorrow. Have a great night! 

Long A Fun!

 Greetings! I hope everyone is having a great weekend! We had a great Friday is first grade. 

In Religion class, we talked about how Jesus taught in the Temple in Jerusalem. During class we learned a new song; the students kept singing it all day. I loved that! 

In Language Arts, we practiced reading long a words. We did a few word sorts where the students had to separate short a words and long a words; they did great with this. We also practiced telling the difference between a noun and a verb. Finally, we did some fun Thanksgiving writing. The students pretended to have a pet turkey and wrote about what they would feed it and what they would do with it. 

In Math class we practiced finding shapes all around us. We found examples of squares, rectangles, circles, triangles, cubes, spheres, rectangular prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones. 

In Science class we learned about habitats. We spent time identifying the different plants and animals we would find in oceans, forests, and deserts. 

Finally, it was time for Art class. Today we decorated Indian corn using Q-tips and paint. Once the paint dries, I will post pictures. In the meantime, enjoy a picture of our turkeys from last Friday! 

Have a great rest of your weekend!

Magic E Words!

 Greetings! Happy Monday! I hope everyone was able to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather we are having. It's hard to believe that the weather is this nice in November. 

In Religion class today, we talked about how Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and how the people waved palm branches and shouted 'Hosanna' to greet him. 

We began Language Arts by working in our small reading groups social distance style. We then began a new week of learning. We learned two new oral vocabulary words (immediately and schedule). We then worked on making predictions as we read A Second is a Hiccup. Following that we learned how to blend and read long a words with the magic e. The students did very well with this. We then learned our new sight words. We ended the morning by reading a fantasy story about Nate the Snake. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we wrote a detailed sentence describing a picture. We also learned about action verbs. Each student had the opportunity to act out an action verb. We then practiced finding action verbs in sentences.  

In Math class today we looked at designs made out of three dimensional shapes. We identified the number of each shape used. 

Have a great 3 days off. I'll see you on Friday! 

Fun with Shapes!

Greetings! Happy Friday! Today was a great day to end the week in first grade. 

For Religion class today we watched a Brother Francis video from Formed on the saints. We learned that the saints are our helpers and that we can pray to them when we need help. 

We wrapped up another week of learning in Language Arts. We used our oral vocabulary words in sentences, read words with digraphs and with the inflectional ending -es, and wrote sentences using our sight words. We also took our weekly assessment. 

After all that, it was time to practice our writing skills. We wrote in our journals. We then read How to Catch a Turkey and wrote about what we would do to catch a turkey that got loose in the school. 

In Math class today, we learned that we can use shapes to make a design. So, that is what we did. The students used circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles to make a design. Afterwards, they had to tell how many of each shape they used. They were very creative with this. 

In Science class we learned the difference between living things and nonliving things. The students completed a sorting activity in Seesaw and drew examples of living things and nonliving things. 

Finally, it was time for Art class. Today we made giant paper turkeys. I'll post pictures once they are dried.

Here is a picture from our cookie project yesterday. Have a great weekend! 

 

70's in November!

 Greetings! Happy Thursday! I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather! 

In Religion class today we learned that Jesus is called the Good Shepherd! We said that Jesus is our Good Shepherd because he watches over us all day, loves us, and cares for us just like a shepherd does with his sheep. 

We began Language Arts by reviewing our oral vocabulary words. Next, we practiced writing and reading words with digraphs and words with the inflectional endings -es. After that, we practiced all of the sight words we have learned. Each student received a letter and read all of the words that we have learned beginning with that letter. Next, we worked on our fluency as we partner read a story in our decodable reader booklets and our story from yesterday. We worked on our comprehension skills as we completed pages in our close reading companion after reading a nonfiction piece about directions. Finally, we practiced writing irregular plurals. 

To end our morning, we created a batch of chocolate chip cookies. On each cookie we wrote a 'ch' word. I'll post pictures tomorrow! 

In Math class today we worked with three dimensional shapes. We identified them and decided whether or not we could roll, stack, or slide each shape. 

In Social Studies, we learned about mountains, plains, rivers, and lakes. We created a shape book to help us remember these landforms and bodies of water. 

We ended our day with Gym class. It was so nice outside. It's hard to believe that we had snow on Monday!

Just a quick note, we will not have Mass tomorrow. Have a great night! 

Fraction Folding Fun!

 Greetings! Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone had a great day!

In Religion class today we wrapped up our chapter on Jesus calling his disciples and teaching them to pray. We reviewed how Jesus invited people to follow him, how his disciples came to believe that he was the Son of God, and how Jesus taught his followers to pray. 

We began Language Arts by reviewing our sight words. Next, we worked on segmenting words into sounds using our sound boxes. Next, we practiced reading words with digraphs and words with the inflectional ending -es before we reviewed our sight. Our focus then switched to fluency and comprehension. We partner read a story in our decodable reader. We also read Fun with Maps, a nonfiction piece all about different kinds of maps. After reading that story, we completed pages in our close reading companion. We ended the morning by reviewing irregular plurals. 

This afternoon, we practiced writing a 'jazzy' sentence using an adjective to describe the elephant in the picture. The students are getting better at being more descriptive when they write. 

In Math class today we focused on fractions. We divided squares into halves and fourths. We labeled each part of the whole and worked on identifying one half and one fourth. The students loved folding the squares today. 

In Spanish today we reviewed our introduction and basic phrases in Spanish. I am amazed at how much they remember from week to week. 

As promised here are pictures from yesterday's projects: 

Just a reminder that tomorrow is our jean day and Gym day! 

Pizza Shape Fun!

 Greetings! Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a nice day. 

In Religion class today we took some time to think about the meaning of the Our Father. We read it verse by verse and talked about what each verse means. We said that when we pray, it is always better to pray slowly and not rush through it and forget the meaning of the words. 

In Language Arts class, we learned three new oral vocabulary words (height, model, and separate) and reviewed the words we learned yesterday. We then worked on rereading as we read a nonfiction piece about maps. Next, we used our letter tiles to spell and read words with the digraphs ch, tch, wh, and ph. After that, we learned how to blend and read words with the inflectional ending -es. Following that we practiced using our sight words in sentences. We ended our morning by rereading Which Way on the Map and writing about the main idea and details from the story. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we read our decodable reader and practiced identifying the main idea and key details in it. We also practiced writing irregular plural words. Finally, we created a turkey and on each feather we wrote something we are thankful for. These turkeys will be on display for parent-teacher conferences. 

In Math class today, we had fun with shapes. The students created their own shape pizza. They added pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, green peppers, onions, and cheese. After making their pizza they identified how many of each shape they used. I'll post pictures of the pizzas tomorrow. 

Have a great night!

Welcome to November!

 Greetings! Happy Monday! Happy November! It is hard to believe that we are starting our third full month of school. As we continue this month, please do not let your guard down. Remember to wear your mask, social distance, and wash your hands!

In Religion class today we talked about safe touches and unsafe touches. We talked about what to do when someone touches us in a way that we don't like. Finally, we talked about those we consider safe adults and can tell when someone does something we do not like. 

We began Language Arts by working in our 'centers'; if we were not practicing our phonics skills then we were reading with Miss Chalich. After our center time, it was time to begin a new week of learning. We learned two new oral vocabulary words (locate, route). We then worked on rereading as we read Me on the Map. Following that we learned how to blend and read words with the digraphs ch, tch, wh, and ph. Next we learned our new sight words. Then, we read Which Way on the Map which helped us to practice our new skills. Finally, we learned some of the irregular plural words. 

In Math class today, we began our new chapter which focuses on shapes. Today we reviewed the characteristics of squares, rectangles, triangles, and circles and practiced sorting shapes by size, color, and shape. 

This afternoon we had our annual All Saints' Day Prayer Service. Yes, it was different this year. However, seeing the children on video still made the day special. Please look for a link to the video on the school's Facebook page later this week. 

Have a great night! 

Happy Halloween!

 Happy Halloween! We had a spooktacular day in first grade! 

Before celebrating and partying, we did have some work to do. We had a beautiful prayer service in Religion class. The students created a pumpkin. Afterwards, we prayed a prayer asking Jesus to open our eyes to those around us, to help us not snub our noses and others, and to use our mouths to speak kind words. After our Math Meeting and Spelling test, it was time to party! 

We began by reading Where's My Mummy. After reading the story we wrote about how our 'mummies' help us when we are scared. We added our writing to a craft. 

We then played several minute-to-win-it games. The students had to build a tower using cups without it falling over, toss rings into a cup, and stack candy corn on a popsicle stick without any falling off. Finally, the students used candy corn and pumpkins to design a haunted house. 

This afternoon we watched Hotel Transylvania. 

Here are some pictures from the day: 

Thank you to everyone for a great day! Have fun trick-or-treating. Please remember to maintain social distance and wear a mask. Let's work together to keep everyone safe! 

Rainy Day Learning!

 Greetings! Happy Thursday! I hope everyone had a great day. We sure did in first grade. We did not let the rainy weather dampen our spirits. 

In Religion class today we learned that Jesus taught his disciples how to pray. He taught them the Our Father. The students were amazed that this is the same prayer we pray today. 

We wrapped up another week of learning in Language Arts today; tomorrow we will be having some Halloween fun in class. So, today, we used our oral vocabulary words in sentences, read words with the digraphs th, sh, and ng and closed syllable words, and wrote sentences using our sight words. We partner read a story in our decodable reader booklets along with our story from yesterday. We also read a nonfiction piece about helping in our community and completed pages in our close reading companion. Finally, we took our weekly assessment and practiced writing proper nouns correctly. 

In Math class today we took our chapter test on subtraction. Next week, we will begin our study of shapes. 

For some Halloween fun today, we read Creepy Carrots. After reading the story, we talked about what we would do if creepy carrots were following us. The students came up with some very creative ideas. Here are some of them:

Because of the rain, we stayed in our classroom for Gym. We danced to some videos and played with our recess bags when we got tired. 

We ended our day with Social Studies. Today our focused switched to geography as we learned about the continents and oceans. We created a map of the world, which is one of my favorite Social Studies projects. Have a look: 

Just a reminder that tomorrow is our Halloween celebration. The students are to wear their costumes to school. They must also wear their facemask. We will have a spooktacular time tomorrow! 

Let's Carve a Pumpkin!

 Today was a great day in first grade. It was one of those days that reminded me why I love teaching. The students were so engaged today and were applying their knowledge and skills all day. It was so great to see them excited about learning. 

In Religion today we talked about how Jesus' Apostles came to believe that he was the Son of God. We read the story of Jesus calming the stormy water. We illustrated what the water looked like before and after Jesus calmed the water. 

In Language Arts class, we reviewed our oral vocabulary. We then used our sound boxes to segment words into sounds. Following that, we read words with digraphs th, sh, and ng, and closed syllable words. We also practiced reading our sight words. Our focus then switched to reading. We partner read a story in our decodable readers. We also read Nell's Books from our literature anthologies. After reading that story we wrote and illustrated the characters, setting, and events. Finally, we practiced writing proper nouns. 

In Math class today we reviewed everything we learned about subtraction. We are ready for our test tomorrow. 

In Spanish class we reviewed the greeting phrases we learned last week by creating flash cards. 

After working hard all day, it was time for pumpkin fun. Today we carved a pumpkin. Each student was given plastic gloves and helped get the seeds out of the pumpkin. We then worked together to design the face. As I carved the pumpkin, the students wrote the steps in how to carve a pumpkin. We added that to a craft. And here is our pumpkin . . . 

Have a great night! 

Red Ribbon Week!

 Greetings! Today was another great day in first grade. 

This week we are celebrating Red Ribbon Week. All week we are celebrating being drug free. Today we were too bright for drugs as we wore our neon colors and tie dyes. The students are enjoying this week. 

In Religion class today we talked about how Jesus invited people to be his followers. We read the story of how Jesus invited Peter and Andrew to follow him. We then talked about how Jesus invites us to be his followers too. 

We began Language Arts by reviewing our oral vocabulary words from yesterday and then learning three new words (connections, rely, and enjoy). We then listened to a story about a man's biblioburro and worked on rereading for comprehension as we heard the story. Next we used our letter tiles to spell and read words with the digraphs th, sh, and ng. Following that we learned how to read closed syllable words, words like cabin, rabbit, and helping. After that we practiced using our sight words in sentences. We ended our morning focusing on reading and comprehension. We reread Thump Thump Helps Out and talked about the characters, setting, and events in the story. We did the same as we read our decodable reader. 

This afternoon we reviewed common and proper nouns by sorting words into those two categories. 

In Math class today we used our critical thinking skills to solve problems. We also reviewed how to determine if a number sentence is true or false. 

After working hard all day, it was time for some pumpkin fun. Today we created a diagram and labeled the parts of a pumpkin. We even used real pumpkin seeds as we did this. The diagrams turned out so nice; I wish I would have remembered to take pictures. 

Have a great night! Remember tomorrow we team up against drugs. Students may wear jeans and a favorite team shirt or hoodie! 

The Last Week of October!

 Greetings! Welcome Back after that three-day weekend! I hope everyone was able to enjoy it. I enjoyed hearing all what the children did. 

Today in Religion class we finished our discussion about Ordinary Time. We reviewed the color of the season and what we celebrate. We also finished praying the rosary as we prayed the fifth decade of the Glorious Mysteries. The students were encouraged to keep praying the rosary at home. 

We began a new week of learning in Language Arts; this week our focus is on how we can help our communities. We began by learning two new oral vocabulary words (leadership and admire). We then worked on rereading for understanding as we the The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr.. Following that we learned how to blend and read words with the digraphs th, sh, and ng. Next, we learned our new sight words. Finally, we put our new skills to work as we read Thump Thump Helps Out. We ended the morning by working in 'centers' and reading a leveled reader. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we learned the difference between common and proper nouns. 

In Math class today we became detectives as we looked to determine whether a number sentence was true or false. We used our linking cubes or drew a picture to help us. 

This week we will be celebrating Halloween all week. Today, we focused on the life cycle of a pumpkin. We listened to a story about how pumpkins grow and then created a diagram showing its stages. The students are quite excited about all the Halloween activities we will be doing. 

Have a great night! 

A Gorgeous Day!

 Greetings! Happy Thursday (Friday for the students!)! I know many of them are excited to be off tomorrow. They have been working so hard and deserve a break. I hope they enjoy their day! 

In Religion class today we talked about Ordinary Time. We learned that during this season we hear stories about Jesus teaching others and helping others. We also learned that it is called Ordinary Time because the weekends are put in numerical order. 

We wrapped up another week of learning in first grade. We used our oral vocabulary words in sentences, read words with end blends and words with the -ing ending, and wrote sentences using our sight words. We partner read a story in our decodable reader along with our story from yesterday. After that we read a poem and completed pages in our close reading companion. Finally, we took our weekly assessment and wrote possessive nouns correctly. 

In Math class today we reviewed writing fact families. We then learned how to solve a word problem by using related facts. We used our linking cubes to help us act out the stories before switching to just paper. 

For Gym class today we headed outside. It was such a gorgeous day outside; it was so hard to come back inside. I think we could have stayed outside all afternoon.

We ended our day with Social Studies. Today we wrapped up our first unit by reviewing what we have learned about communities. 

Have a great weekend! See you on Monday! 

Fun with Fact Families

 Greetings! Happy Wednesday! There is only one more day to go this week. Boy, this week has gone fast. 

In Religion class today we reviewed the seasons of the church year. We talked about what each season focuses on and what colors we see in each season. We also prayed the third decade of the Glorious Mysteries. 

In Language Arts class we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We also practiced reading words with end blends and words with the inflectional ending -ing. In addition to that we practiced our sight words. We worked on building our fluency and comprehension as we partner read a story in our decodable reader booklets. We also read a story in our literature anthologies, At a Pond. After reading that story we worked on identifying details as we completed pages in our close reading companion. Finally, we practiced writing possessive nouns correctly. 

In Math class today we learned how to write fact families. We looked at a number bond and wrote the two addition and two subtraction sentences that went with it. The students really enjoyed writing fact families. 

In Spanish class today we learned more greetings and phrases. I am quite impressed with all that they have remembered this year. They are really enjoying Spanish. 

Just a reminder that tomorrow is our dress down day and Gym day. Have a great night! 

Great Thinkers!

 Greetings! Happy Tuesday! Today was another great day in first grade.

We began our day by going to Adoration. We spent some quiet time praying to and talking to Jesus. It was a great way to start our day! When we came back, we prayed the second decade of the Glorious Mysteries. 

Language Arts was its usual busy self today. We reviewed our oral vocabulary words from yesterday and then learned three new words (hibernate, tranquil, and tolerate). Following that we worked on rereading as we listened to a story about animals in the desert. Next, we used our sound boxes to segment words into their sounds. Then, we used our letter tiles to spell and read words with end blends. After that we learned how to blend and read words with the inflectional ending -ing. Then we practiced using our sight words in sentences. After all of that review, it was time to put everything together as we reread The Best Spot and our decodable reader. After reading each story, we wrote about the main topic and details from the story. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we practiced using possessive pronouns in sentences. We also worked on our tablets as I met with groups of students to practice reading skills. 

In Math class today, we continued to solve subtraction word problems. I am amazed not only at how well the students can solve the problems but also at how well they can explain their thinking. 

As promised, here is a picture of the ghosts we made last Friday. Enjoy! 

Reading about Animals!

 Greetings! Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend and a great start to the week. We had an awesome day in first grade. 

In Religion class today we learned the seasons of the church. We named a season, identified the color for that season, and talked about what the season focuses on. We said that all throughout the year we praise God and give him thanks no matter what church season it is. We ended class by praying the first decade of the Glorious Mysteries. 

We began a new week of learning in Language Arts today; this week we will be reading about animals and their habitats. We learned two new oral vocabulary words (habitat and depend). We worked on rereading for understanding as we read Babies in the Bayou. Following that we learned how to blend and read words with end blends. Next we practiced our new sight words. We ended our morning by putting our new skills to work as we read The Best Spot. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we wrote a detailed sentence about a picture. We are beginning to use adjectives as we write. We also talked about possessive nouns and practiced finding them in sentences. 

In Math class today we solved subtraction word problems by either using our linking cubes, drawing a picture, or writing a number sentence. We did very well with this. 

Have a great night! 

Ghostly Fun!

 Greetings on this Friday! I hope everyone had a great week! 

While I was at a training this morning, the students had a busy time in the classroom. They wrapped up our chapter on Jesus teaching us about love. They reviewed the Great Commandment and illustrated a way we show God love. They also prayed the fifth decade of the Sorrowful Mysteries. 

We wrapped up another week of learning in Language Arts. We used our oral vocabulary words in sentences, read short u words and contractions with is, wrote sentences using our sight words, and took our weekly assessment. After all that, we created a short u sun. On each ray, we wrote a short u word. 

In Math class today we practiced writing subtraction sentences for a picture. It was neat to see all of the different interpretations of a picture. 

In Science class we finished our study of animals by reviewing all that we have learned about them including their needs, how they move, and their different coverings. 

Finally, it was time for Art. Today we made a ghost using cotton balls and messy glue. We had lots of fun creating them. I'll post pictures on Monday once everything has dried. 

Have a fabulous weekend! 

A Beautiful Day!

 Greetings on this beautiful fall day. I hope you were able to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and take in the gorgeous fall scenery. 

In Religion class today we talked about how everyone is our neighbor. We read the Good Samaritan story to illustrate this point. We also prayed the fourth decade of the Sorrowful Mysteries. 

In Language Arts class, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words, spelled and read short u words and contractions with is, and used our sight words in sentences. We also partner read two stories: one from our decodable reader and our story from yesterday. We also read a nonfiction piece about homes and completed pages in our close reading companion. Finally, we practiced writing plural nouns. 

In Math class today we looked at pictures and wrote subtraction number sentences based on the pictures. They did really well with this. 

This afternoon a lady from the Step by Step Learning program joined us to model a lesson. We will begin using this program in the coming days. I am so proud of how well the students worked during this period. 

After our lesson, we headed outside for gym. It was hard to come back inside. 

Have a great night! 

The Great Commandment

 Greetings! Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone is having a great week! 

In Religion class today we again focused on the Great Commandment. We talked about how we can love ourselves and love God. To help us remember this commandment, we created a giant heart and glued three smaller hearts inside it. One each small heart, we wrote how Jesus wants us to love. Here is a look at one of the hearts:

In Language Arts class we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We then used our sound boxes to segment words into sounds. Next we practiced reading short u words, contractions with is, and our sight words. We then switched our focus to reading. We partner read a story in our decodable reader booklets. Next we read The Pigs, The Wolf, and The Mud. Following that, we completed pages in our close reading companion. 

In Math class today we again practiced solving subtraction sentences using number bonds. We told a subtraction story, drew a picture, and then wrote a number sentence to solve it. The students are very creative at telling subtraction stories.

In Spanish class today we continued to practice greetings. We completed greeting cards where we wrote the English meaning on the back. We then took turns reading the cards. 

I forgot to post pictures from last Friday's art class. Here are some of them. They turned out really well! 

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a jean day. The students are to wear jeans and a Holy Name shirt to school. 

A Classic Tale!

 Greetings! Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is doing well today!

In Religion class today, we learned the Great Commandment. We learned that Jesus taught us to love God, love others, and love ourselves. We also prayed the second decade of the Sorrowful Mysteries. 

As usual, Language Arts was busy. We reviewed our oral vocabulary words from yesterday and then learned three new words (collapsed, furious, and refused). After that we worked on making predictions as we read the classic tale "The Three Little Pigs". Next, we used our letter tiles to spell and read short u words. Next, we practiced using our sight words in sentences. We then switched our focus to reading. We reread Cubs in a Hut and identified the character, setting, and events in the story. We did the same thing as we read our decodable reader. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we worked on our writing skills. We wrote a sentence to describe a picture. We then added an adjective to give more details about it. Next, we learned about contractions with the word is; we practiced writing several of them. Finally, we sorted nouns based on whether they were singular or plural. 

In Math class today, we used number bonds to help us solve subtraction stories. The students did quite well with this. 

Have a great night! 

Happy Monday!

 Greetings! Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a nice weekend! By the sounds of this morning, I can tell the students are getting excited for Halloween! 

In Religion class today we talked about how many people followed Jesus. We also prayed the first decade of the Sorrowful Mysteries. 

We began a new week of learning in Language Arts. We began by learning two new oral vocabulary words (shelter and materials). Following that we worked on making predictions as we read Three Little Dassies. Next, we learned how to blend and read short u words. After that we learned our new sight words. We ended the morning by reading and discussing Cubs in a Hut, a fantasy story about cubs who build a hut. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we talked about the difference between singular and plural nouns. We practiced finding them in sentences. We also worked in our centers social distant style. 

In Math class today, we worked on solving subtraction problems by using linking cubes, our counting strip, or drawing a picture. We are getting good at remembering to count back when we subtract. 

Have a great evening! 

Short E Fun!

 Greetings and Happy Friday! It has been a busy week in first grade. I'm sure that the students will enjoy their weekend. 

In Religion class today we wrapped up our chapter on Jesus beginning his public ministry. We also prayed the fifth decade of the Luminous Mysteries. 

We wrapped up another week of learning in Language Arts today. We used our oral vocabulary words in sentences, read short e words and words with the inflected ending -ed, wrote sentences using our sight words, and took our weekly assessment. After all of that, we had some short e fun. We created a bird's nest. On each nest, we wrote a short e word. Have a look at it: 

In Math class today we practiced solving subtraction problems by counting back to find the answer. We did well with this and will continue to practice next week. 

In Science class today we talked about how animal parents care for their young by feeding them and cleaning them. We also said that sometimes baby animals look like their parents and sometimes they don't. 

Finally, it was time for Art. Today we painted a moon using yellow and orange paint. We then added bats to our moon. I'll post pictures on Monday once everything has dried. 

In between our learning today, we had a fire drill with the Dauntless Fire Department. After our drill, they talked to us about important fire safety tips. We thank the men and women of Dauntless who came to speak to us today. 

Have a great weekend! 

Jesus, Heal Us!

 Greetings! Happy Thursday! I hope everyone has had an opportunity to stop and appreciate the beautiful fall colors this year. I am truly enjoying seeing them. 

In Religion class today, we continued to talk about how Jesus continues to heal today. The students created a poster to help us remember this. We added Jesus in the middle and put band-aids around him to help us remember this. I always love how this project turns out. Have a look: 

In Language Arts class, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We also used our whiteboards to spell and read short e words and words with the inflected ending -ed. We then partner read a story from our decodable reader booklets and our story from yesterday. Following that we read a nonfiction piece about firefighters and completed pages in our close reading companion. Finally, we practiced finding nouns in sentences. 

After lunch, we viewed the Living Rosary which was led by Junior High. This year we took it virtual. The students did such a good job. 

For Gym class today, we headed outside. They love being able to run around and play with friends. 

We actually ended our day with Math class. I was given the opportunity to have a professional development opportunity today. Today in math we began our study of subtraction. We learned that when we subtract, we take away. We used linking cubes to solve the problems. The students did very good with this. 

Tomorrow we will have a fire drill with local fire companies. We will also have Art. Have a great night! 

Noun Pizza!

 Greetings! Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone had a great day. 

In Religion class today we focused on Jesus healing people. We watched a short video about Jesus healing the paralyzed man. We talked about how Jesus helped all people. We then completed a storyboard page to help us remember all those who Jesus healed. We ended class by praying the fourth decade of the Luminous Mysteries. 

We began Language Arts class by reviewing our oral vocabulary words. We then segmented words into sounds by using our sound boxes. After that we practiced reading short e and inflected ending -ed words. Next, we practiced our sight words. We then switched our focus to reading. We read a story in our decodable reader booklets. We also read The Red Hat, a realistic fiction story about firefighters. When we were finished reading the story, we completed pages in our close reading companion that focused on the events in the story. Finally, we practiced writing commas to separate a series of nouns. 

In Math class today we took our chapter test on addition. Tomorrow we will begin our study of subtraction. 

For a little fun and a break, we created a noun piece of pizza today. Under each pepperoni we wrote an example of a noun. We wrote one person, one place, and one thing. They looked delicious! 

In Spanish today we learned some simple Spanish greetings. We learned the words for hello, goodbye, good, bad, and so-so. 

Finally, it was time for Computers. Today we logged onto Splash Learn to practice math. 

Tomorrow is our dress down day! Don't forget! 

Firemen Fun!

 Greetings! Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is having a great week. Today was another busy day in first grade. 

In Religion class we talked about how Jesus healed many people. Today, we read the story of Jesus healing two blind men. We also prayed the second decade of the Luminous Mysteries. 

Language Arts was as busy as usual. We reviewed our oral vocabulary words we learned yesterday and then learned three new words (astonishing, equipment, fortunately). We then worked on making predictions as we read a nonfiction piece about jobs in our community. Following that we used our letter tiles to spell and read short e words. Following that we learned how to blend and read words with the inflectional ending -ed. After that we practiced using our sight words in sentences. Next, we reread Good Job Ben and wrote about the characters, setting, and events in the story. Finally, we read and discussed our decodable reader. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we continued our discussion on nouns. We sorted pictures based on whether they were a person, place, or thing. We also practiced finding nouns in sentences. 

In Math class we reviewed everything we have learned about addition. We are ready to take our chapter test tomorrow. 

We ended our day with our fire safety week lesson. Today we focused on firefighters. We watched a short video that toured a fire house. We then wrote about what firefighters have, what they do, and what they are. We took our writing and added it to a craft. The students were so excited to bring their fireperson home tonight: 

Here are some more pictures from the week. One is of our Columbus Day project that we finished this morning. And the other is our Noun Town. Enjoy!