Happy Thursday! Today was a special day in school; it was our annual Thanksgiving feast. We enjoyed a delicious meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and more. The fifth graders did an excellent job with their play. It was truly an enjoyable event.
Before and after the meal we did lots of work in the classroom. In Religion class, we talked about why Jesus is called the Good Shepherd. We discussed how Jesus always watches over us and loves us just like a shepherd watches and cares for his sheep.
In Language Arts class, we practiced reading long o words by reading our decodable reader. We talked about sequence of events in a story and practiced writing days, months, and holidays correctly. Finally, we began writing steps in a process. Today we wrote the first two steps in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
During Math class today we practiced our subtracting 1 facts by using a wrap-up. We just need to remember that subtracting is just like counting backwards!
Tomorrow will be a crazy and fun day to end the week!
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Back at It!
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a nice, relaxing weekend. It was great talking with everyone on Monday. Thank you for taking the time to come to conferences.
We began our day with Religion class. Today we wrapped up our chapter of Jesus teaching his disciples. We reviewed the stories of Jesus calling the Apostles and of Jesus calming the stormy sea. We also recalled the prayer Jesus taught his followers.
In Language Arts class, we blended and read long o words. We also used our letter tiles to spell long o words. Finally, we talked about how to write days of the week, months of the year, and holidays correctly.
For gym class today, we used the parachute. Using the parachute always brings smiles to the students' faces and today was no exception. We played some games with it and practiced keeping a ball on it while shaking it.
In Math class today, we learned our minus 1 facts. To solve these facts, we first used linking cubes. We soon discovered that subtracting 1 is just like counting backwards by one.
Finally, for Social Studies, we talked about Veterans' Day by reading our Scholastic News magazine. We also talked about natural resources.
Tomorrow is our Thanksgiving luncheon, so today we made table decorations for our table. Didn't these turkeys turn out cute?
Have a great night!
Saturday, November 8, 2014
End of the First Week of November!
Greetings! Happy Friday! It is hard to believe that the first week of November has come and gone.
We began our day by attending Mass. We were reminded through the readings to be Christ like for others through our words and actions.
We wrapped up our story in Language Arts class. We reviewed long i and digraphs wh, ch, and tch; we also practiced our sight words. We then took a test on the story. Finally, we practiced writing special titles correctly.
In Math class, we used the designs we created on Wednesday to identify those that we identical. Students worked great in groups sorting and identifying identical designs.
For Science class today, we looked at different habitats around the world. We looked at deserts, forests, and oceans. Students were then asked to draw animals or plants found in each one.
Finally, for art class today, we made Thanksgiving turkeys. On each feather, students wrote something they are thankful for. They turned out great!
Just a reminder that Monday is Parent-Teacher Conferences. The students are off on Tuesday as well. See you on Wednesday!
We began our day by attending Mass. We were reminded through the readings to be Christ like for others through our words and actions.
We wrapped up our story in Language Arts class. We reviewed long i and digraphs wh, ch, and tch; we also practiced our sight words. We then took a test on the story. Finally, we practiced writing special titles correctly.
In Math class, we used the designs we created on Wednesday to identify those that we identical. Students worked great in groups sorting and identifying identical designs.
For Science class today, we looked at different habitats around the world. We looked at deserts, forests, and oceans. Students were then asked to draw animals or plants found in each one.
Finally, for art class today, we made Thanksgiving turkeys. On each feather, students wrote something they are thankful for. They turned out great!
Just a reminder that Monday is Parent-Teacher Conferences. The students are off on Tuesday as well. See you on Wednesday!
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Reading and Counting!
Happy Thursday! Today was yet another busy day in first grade.
In Religion class today, we looked at the meaning of the words to the Our Father. Then, students were given strips with parts of the prayer written on them. They had to glue the strips in order. Afterwards, students decorated the paper.
During Language Arts class today, we worked on fluency and comprehension. We partner read our story and then worked in literacy centers. We also practiced writing names with special titles.
In Math class today, we counted by 10's to 100.
This afternoon we had Computer class followed by play practice.
Have a great night!
In Religion class today, we looked at the meaning of the words to the Our Father. Then, students were given strips with parts of the prayer written on them. They had to glue the strips in order. Afterwards, students decorated the paper.
During Language Arts class today, we worked on fluency and comprehension. We partner read our story and then worked in literacy centers. We also practiced writing names with special titles.
In Math class today, we counted by 10's to 100.
This afternoon we had Computer class followed by play practice.
Have a great night!
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
A Busy Learning Day!
Today was a very busy learning day in first grade.
In Religion class today, we learned that Jesus taught his disciples how to pray. I loved seeing the students' reaction as I read the story of Jesus teaching his followers the Our Father. There was wonder and awe. It truly was a blessing to see.
Today, also, we attended an Hour of Devotion for prayers to the priesthood. Fr. Matt Reese, the director of vocations for the diocese, led us in prayer. He reminded us to always ask God what He wants us to be.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed long a and c/s/ and g/j/ words. Students were asked to sort words based on the c and g sounds. We also practiced our sight words and worked on our fluency by choral reading our story.
In Math class today, we practiced our new adding 0 facts and covered a design using pattern blocks. We covered the same design four different ways. In a few days, we are going to look at all the ways we covered the design.
Have a great night!
In Religion class today, we learned that Jesus taught his disciples how to pray. I loved seeing the students' reaction as I read the story of Jesus teaching his followers the Our Father. There was wonder and awe. It truly was a blessing to see.
Today, also, we attended an Hour of Devotion for prayers to the priesthood. Fr. Matt Reese, the director of vocations for the diocese, led us in prayer. He reminded us to always ask God what He wants us to be.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed long a and c/s/ and g/j/ words. Students were asked to sort words based on the c and g sounds. We also practiced our sight words and worked on our fluency by choral reading our story.
In Math class today, we practiced our new adding 0 facts and covered a design using pattern blocks. We covered the same design four different ways. In a few days, we are going to look at all the ways we covered the design.
Have a great night!
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Happy Tuesday!
Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy the nice weather we had today. The students enjoyed it at recess.
In Religion class today we learned how the disciples trusted Jesus. We read the story of Jesus calming the stormy waters. After reading, we acted it out. We were reminded that in times of troubles to trust Jesus and call upon him.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed short and long i words by sorting word cards. We also reviewed our sight words before reading our story Who Works Here? We enjoyed reading this story about community helpers.
In Math class, we learned new addition facts. Today we learned the adding 0 facts. The students quickly discovered how easy these facts are.
We had an awesome first day of play practice using the microphones. Please keep practicing those lines!
In Religion class today we learned how the disciples trusted Jesus. We read the story of Jesus calming the stormy waters. After reading, we acted it out. We were reminded that in times of troubles to trust Jesus and call upon him.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed short and long i words by sorting word cards. We also reviewed our sight words before reading our story Who Works Here? We enjoyed reading this story about community helpers.
In Math class, we learned new addition facts. Today we learned the adding 0 facts. The students quickly discovered how easy these facts are.
We had an awesome first day of play practice using the microphones. Please keep practicing those lines!
Monday, November 3, 2014
The First School Day of November!
Happy November! I don't know about you but the month of October just flew by. It is hard to believe that it is November and the holidays are right around the corner. I actually saw two Christmas commercials yesterday; they come on earlier and earlier each year.
Anyways, November is off to a great start in first grade. In Religion class today, we learned how Jesus called his followers. We read the story about Peter and Andrew leaving their nets and following Jesus.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed long i words and the digraphs wh, ch, and tch. We listened to our story Who Works Here?. We also worked in literacy centers.
In Math class, we practiced counting on from a number. Using dice and working with a partner, each student rolled a cube and then worked together to find the sum. They made a bar graph to show which sum they rolled the most.
Beginning today, we will be practicing for our Christmas play on a daily basis. There will be changes to our routine but we are excited to put this play on. Please keep practicing your child's lines each night!
Here's to a great month ahead!
Anyways, November is off to a great start in first grade. In Religion class today, we learned how Jesus called his followers. We read the story about Peter and Andrew leaving their nets and following Jesus.
During Language Arts class, we reviewed long i words and the digraphs wh, ch, and tch. We listened to our story Who Works Here?. We also worked in literacy centers.
In Math class, we practiced counting on from a number. Using dice and working with a partner, each student rolled a cube and then worked together to find the sum. They made a bar graph to show which sum they rolled the most.
Beginning today, we will be practicing for our Christmas play on a daily basis. There will be changes to our routine but we are excited to put this play on. Please keep practicing your child's lines each night!
Here's to a great month ahead!
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