One of my favorite things I love hearing from the students is "Are you sure it is time to go home?" They are in awe that the learning day has come to an end. Today many students couldn't believe it was the end of the day. Time flies when we are having fun learning.
Our day began by attending Adoration. This was the last time we will be attending this school year. It was nice spending some quiet time with Jesus and thanking him for everything this school year.
In Language Arts class, we blended and read short e: ea words. We also practiced our sight words and continued our discussion of I and me. In addition, we wrote the topic sentence for our narrative paragraph. We even had time to work in our literacy centers. Plus, we used the iPads to review our Phonics skills.
During Math class today, we used the pennies to solve half of a double subtraction facts. The students soon realized that if they remember their double facts then they will be able to solve these facts as well.
Tomorrow is gym day!!!
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
Monday Learning
Greetings! I hope everyone had an awesome weekend. The children seemed well rested today. They had quite an exciting two days to end last week.
In Religion class today, we talked about ways we can share God's love with others including our family and parish.
During Language Arts class today, we blended and read au and aw words. We also talked about drawing conclusions when reading. In addition, we talked about when to use I and me in sentences. Finally, we completed our graphic organizer for our narrative paragraph on our field trip.
In Math class today, we learned about temperature. We drew temperatures on thermometers and read temperatures from them too.
We had a special Science class today. We began our study of plants by talking about seeds. We planted seeds in hopes of growing marigolds.
In Religion class today, we talked about ways we can share God's love with others including our family and parish.
During Language Arts class today, we blended and read au and aw words. We also talked about drawing conclusions when reading. In addition, we talked about when to use I and me in sentences. Finally, we completed our graphic organizer for our narrative paragraph on our field trip.
In Math class today, we learned about temperature. We drew temperatures on thermometers and read temperatures from them too.
We had a special Science class today. We began our study of plants by talking about seeds. We planted seeds in hopes of growing marigolds.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Healthy Hawk Walk
Today was our very first Healthy Hawk Walk. It was a bit cold and chilly, but we still had an awesome day.
Our day began with Mass followed by our Spelling test. Then it was time for the fun to begin. The fun started with our walk. We followed along a designated route. Thanks to all of the parents who lined the route and for those who walked with us. It was great having extra eyes and hands there!
This afternoon we had some fun outside. We played various games and had got our faces' painted. The highlight though was the dunking booth. Kudos to Mrs. Ross, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Rhoades, and Fr. Brian for braving the cold weather to be dunked.
Again, thank you to everyone who helped make this a great day for the students. Have a fantastic weekend!
Our day began with Mass followed by our Spelling test. Then it was time for the fun to begin. The fun started with our walk. We followed along a designated route. Thanks to all of the parents who lined the route and for those who walked with us. It was great having extra eyes and hands there!
This afternoon we had some fun outside. We played various games and had got our faces' painted. The highlight though was the dunking booth. Kudos to Mrs. Ross, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Rhoades, and Fr. Brian for braving the cold weather to be dunked.
Again, thank you to everyone who helped make this a great day for the students. Have a fantastic weekend!
Thursday, May 15, 2014
A View at the Zoo
We had an awesome day for our field trip today. Unfortunately, the rain did not hold off, but that did not ruin our fun.
We were able to walk around the park (many groups made 2 trips) to see all of the animals. We saw camels, lemurs, chickens, peacocks, billy goats, pot belly pigs, bears, monkeys, lions, tigers, and so much more.
We loved feeding the animals. Some of the animals ate right out of the children's hands and cups. I loved seeing the smile on their faces when the animals did this.
The manager of Living Treasures was super nice to us. Since we could not go back into the park after lunch because of the rain, he brought some animals to us. He showed us an alligator and snakes. He even let the students hold them!
I am sure that the students will sleep well tonight. They will need their rest since tomorrow is the walk-a-thon. Please remember to have students wear their shirt, jeans, and sneakers!
We were able to walk around the park (many groups made 2 trips) to see all of the animals. We saw camels, lemurs, chickens, peacocks, billy goats, pot belly pigs, bears, monkeys, lions, tigers, and so much more.
We loved feeding the animals. Some of the animals ate right out of the children's hands and cups. I loved seeing the smile on their faces when the animals did this.
The manager of Living Treasures was super nice to us. Since we could not go back into the park after lunch because of the rain, he brought some animals to us. He showed us an alligator and snakes. He even let the students hold them!
I am sure that the students will sleep well tonight. They will need their rest since tomorrow is the walk-a-thon. Please remember to have students wear their shirt, jeans, and sneakers!
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
The Eve Before the Field Trip!
Happy Wednesday! We were quite busy beavers today in first grade. We are all excited about the field trip tomorrow. Please remember to have students bring a packed lunch (preferably with no peanuts) and money for the gift shop. Also, students need to wear sneakers to school tomorrow. If you have any other questions, please let me know.
In Religion class today, we talked about ways to show love to our families. When we do this, we also show God that we love Him too.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed many phonics skills (diphthongs oi and oy, inflected endings, suffixes, and vowels in book) and our sight words. We partner read our story Simple Machines and wrote a sentence describing each one we read about. We reviewed pronouns and wrote our narrative paragraph on recess.
In Math class today, we used dimes and pennies to subtract two two-digit numbers. By the end of class we were solving problems without using our coins.
Our focus today in Social Studies class was American symbols. We made small books illustrating some American symbols including the flag, bald eagle, Uncle Sam, and the Statue of Liberty.
Our day ended with gym class. As you can imagine, we took advantage of the sunshine and warm weather and played outside on the playground. It was so nice to be able to do.
In Religion class today, we talked about ways to show love to our families. When we do this, we also show God that we love Him too.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed many phonics skills (diphthongs oi and oy, inflected endings, suffixes, and vowels in book) and our sight words. We partner read our story Simple Machines and wrote a sentence describing each one we read about. We reviewed pronouns and wrote our narrative paragraph on recess.
In Math class today, we used dimes and pennies to subtract two two-digit numbers. By the end of class we were solving problems without using our coins.
Our focus today in Social Studies class was American symbols. We made small books illustrating some American symbols including the flag, bald eagle, Uncle Sam, and the Statue of Liberty.
Our day ended with gym class. As you can imagine, we took advantage of the sunshine and warm weather and played outside on the playground. It was so nice to be able to do.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
The Heat is On
Happy Tuesday! It was another fantastic day in first grade.
In Religion class today, we talked about prayer. We discussed the different prayers we say to God and talked about how we grow closer to God when we pray. We then wrote our own prayer to say this week.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed diphthong oi and oy, suffixes -er and -or, and our sight words. This led up to reading Simple Machines. It is a great nonfiction story about levers, pulleys, inclined planes, and wheels and axles. We did a lot of Science learning while reading this story. Also today, we wrote the topic sentence for our narrative paragraph on recess. Finally, we ended class by working in our literacy centers.
In Math class today, we learned about quarters. We began by just counting quarters. We then counted quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies together. We are getting very good at counting coins.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is Gym class.
In Religion class today, we talked about prayer. We discussed the different prayers we say to God and talked about how we grow closer to God when we pray. We then wrote our own prayer to say this week.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed diphthong oi and oy, suffixes -er and -or, and our sight words. This led up to reading Simple Machines. It is a great nonfiction story about levers, pulleys, inclined planes, and wheels and axles. We did a lot of Science learning while reading this story. Also today, we wrote the topic sentence for our narrative paragraph on recess. Finally, we ended class by working in our literacy centers.
In Math class today, we learned about quarters. We began by just counting quarters. We then counted quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies together. We are getting very good at counting coins.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is Gym class.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Learning between Breaks
Greetings, friends! I hope everyone had a fantastic and an especially wonderful Mother's Day. Today was a great day of learning in first grade.
Our day did have some major breaks in it. We had Music class, Guidance, and Computers all today. In between those specials, we did lots of learning.
In Religion class today we talked about how Jesus calls us to love and serve one another. We talked about ways we can do this everyday.
During Language Arts class, we blended and read words with suffixes -er and -or. We also practiced reading our sight words. We spent time reviewing pronouns and had time to work in our literacy centers.
In Math class today, we learned some new subtraction facts. Our focus today was the difference of 2 facts.
Have a great night!
Our day did have some major breaks in it. We had Music class, Guidance, and Computers all today. In between those specials, we did lots of learning.
In Religion class today we talked about how Jesus calls us to love and serve one another. We talked about ways we can do this everyday.
During Language Arts class, we blended and read words with suffixes -er and -or. We also practiced reading our sight words. We spent time reviewing pronouns and had time to work in our literacy centers.
In Math class today, we learned some new subtraction facts. Our focus today was the difference of 2 facts.
Have a great night!
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