Greetings! Happy Wednesday! We had an awesome day of learning in first grade. I hope all of you had an awesome day too!
In Religion class today we wrapped up our chapter on Jesus being the Light of the World. We reviewed what that means, ways to share his light, and ways to be peacemakers.
As usual, Language Arts was full of learning and practice. We began by reviewing our oral vocabulary words. Next, we blended and read words with the diphthongs ou and ow; we also reviewed how to spell words when the endings -er and -est are added to the words. Finally, we practiced using our sight words and vocabulary words in sentences.
After all of that practicing, it was time to put our skills to the test. We partner read a story in our decodable reader booklets. We then read and discussed Whistle for Willie, a realistic fiction story about a young boy trying to learn how to whistle. After reading that story, we completed pages in our close reading companion. We wrapped up class by practicing using a, an, this, and that in sentences.
In Math class today we continued to solve problems mentally. However, instead of adding today, we subtracted. The key is to remember to count back to solve the problems.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is Gym day; please remember your sneakers. Also, because of Middle States preparation, Library will be tomorrow and not on Friday.
Have a great night!
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Terrific Tuesday!
Greetings! Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a terrific day. We sure did in first grade!
After beginning our day with Computer class, we went over to church for Eucharistic Adoration. We spent some quiet time talking and praying to God. It is always nice to start our day off this way.
In Language Arts, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words by using them to answer questions. We then spelled and read words with the diphthongs ou and ow. After that we reviewed the endings -er and -est; we practiced adding them to words. The key was for us to remember when to double the constant, drop the e, and change the y to an i. Following that we practiced using our sight words and vocabulary words in sentences.
This afternoon in Language Arts was devoted to building our fluency and comprehension. We reread Now, What's That Sound and wrote about the problem and solution in the story. We then read our decodable reader and discussed that story's problem and solution. Finally, we reviewed when to use a, an, this, and that.
In Math class today, we continued to practice solving problems by adding mentally. We did much better today. We will still continue to practice counting on to find an answer.
Here is a picture from Friday's Art class:
Enjoy your night!
After beginning our day with Computer class, we went over to church for Eucharistic Adoration. We spent some quiet time talking and praying to God. It is always nice to start our day off this way.
In Language Arts, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words by using them to answer questions. We then spelled and read words with the diphthongs ou and ow. After that we reviewed the endings -er and -est; we practiced adding them to words. The key was for us to remember when to double the constant, drop the e, and change the y to an i. Following that we practiced using our sight words and vocabulary words in sentences.
This afternoon in Language Arts was devoted to building our fluency and comprehension. We reread Now, What's That Sound and wrote about the problem and solution in the story. We then read our decodable reader and discussed that story's problem and solution. Finally, we reviewed when to use a, an, this, and that.
In Math class today, we continued to practice solving problems by adding mentally. We did much better today. We will still continue to practice counting on to find an answer.
Here is a picture from Friday's Art class:
Enjoy your night!
Monday, April 9, 2018
Another Wintry Day!
Greetings on this snowy April day! I hope everyone had a great weekend! The students were quite eager to tell me all about their weekend. It sounds like they were very busy.
We began our week with Religion class. Today we talked about how choices we make need to show our love for God. We learned to ask the question "What Would Jesus Do?" when we are not sure the choice we should make.
We began yet another new week of learning in Language Arts. Today we learned our new oral vocabulary words. We then practiced asking and answering questions as we read a fiction story about a squeaky bed. Next, we practiced blending and reading words with the diphthongs ou and ow. After that we learned our new sight words and vocabulary words. We wrapped up the morning by reading a realistic fiction story titled, Now, What's That Sound?. The students really enjoyed making the sounds in the story.
This afternoon in Language Arts we worked in our literacy centers to build our fluency and comprehension skills. We also learned when to use a, an, this, and that in a sentence.
We began a new chapter in Math class today. Today we worked on solving addition problems mentally. First, we learned to count on to solve problems. Then we learned how to add 10 to any number. We quickly learned that when we add 10 it is just like counting by 10. We will continue to practice this tomorrow.
I hope to see everyone at Family Literacy Night. The event begins at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Enjoy your night!
We began our week with Religion class. Today we talked about how choices we make need to show our love for God. We learned to ask the question "What Would Jesus Do?" when we are not sure the choice we should make.
We began yet another new week of learning in Language Arts. Today we learned our new oral vocabulary words. We then practiced asking and answering questions as we read a fiction story about a squeaky bed. Next, we practiced blending and reading words with the diphthongs ou and ow. After that we learned our new sight words and vocabulary words. We wrapped up the morning by reading a realistic fiction story titled, Now, What's That Sound?. The students really enjoyed making the sounds in the story.
This afternoon in Language Arts we worked in our literacy centers to build our fluency and comprehension skills. We also learned when to use a, an, this, and that in a sentence.
We began a new chapter in Math class today. Today we worked on solving addition problems mentally. First, we learned to count on to solve problems. Then we learned how to add 10 to any number. We quickly learned that when we add 10 it is just like counting by 10. We will continue to practice this tomorrow.
I hope to see everyone at Family Literacy Night. The event begins at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Enjoy your night!
Friday, April 6, 2018
Happy Friday!
Greetings! Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a fabulous day to end your week. We had a fantastic day to end ours.
We began our day with Mass. Today Msgr. Lockard reminded us about how because Jesus died for us that one day we too will rise and live forever with him.
We wrapped up another week of learning in Language Arts today. We used our oral vocabulary words in sentences. We read r-controlled -or words and wrote abbreviations for words. We then wrote sentences using our sight words. Following that we took our weekly assessment. We ended class by reviewing adjectives that compare.
In Math class today we wrapped up our chapter on the calendar and time by taking our test. Next week we will begin to solve problems by adding and subtracting mentally.
Science class was full of energy today. Today we talked about shadows and how shadows are made (when something blocks the light). The students were divided into groups with each group receiving a flashlight. Working as a team, they used their flashlights to make different shadows. They just loved this.
We ended our day with Art class. Today we created Easter lambs. They are really cute. I'll post pictures next week once all the glue has dried.
Enjoy your weekend! Don't forget about Family Literacy Night on Monday!
We began our day with Mass. Today Msgr. Lockard reminded us about how because Jesus died for us that one day we too will rise and live forever with him.
We wrapped up another week of learning in Language Arts today. We used our oral vocabulary words in sentences. We read r-controlled -or words and wrote abbreviations for words. We then wrote sentences using our sight words. Following that we took our weekly assessment. We ended class by reviewing adjectives that compare.
In Math class today we wrapped up our chapter on the calendar and time by taking our test. Next week we will begin to solve problems by adding and subtracting mentally.
Science class was full of energy today. Today we talked about shadows and how shadows are made (when something blocks the light). The students were divided into groups with each group receiving a flashlight. Working as a team, they used their flashlights to make different shadows. They just loved this.
We ended our day with Art class. Today we created Easter lambs. They are really cute. I'll post pictures next week once all the glue has dried.
Enjoy your weekend! Don't forget about Family Literacy Night on Monday!
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Creative Learners!
Greetings! Happy Thursday! I hope everyone had a fantastic day. We had a great day of learning in first grade.
We began our day with Religion. Today we created an Easter scene. The students added a picture of Risen Jesus near the empty tomb. I just loved seeing their creativity. Here is an example:
We began Language Arts by reviewing our oral vocabulary words. Then we read r-controlled -or words. After that we practiced writing abbreviations for words. We then reviewed our sight words by using them in sentences and our vocabulary words by placing Safe Cracker on the computer. We then switched our focus to building our fluency and comprehension. We partner read a story in our decodable reader booklets and partner read Thomas Edison, Inventor. Following that we read two poems and completed pages in our close reading companion. We wrapped up class by reviewing adjectives that compare; we practiced using them in sentences.
Gym class was another success today. For today's class, the students participated in relay races. They had to run, skip, hop, and walk in a zig-zag formation the length of the gym. Our hearts sure got a workout today.
We did several things in Math class today. We first used our critical thinking skills to solve problems. We then reviewed concepts related to the calendar and to telling time.
Here are some pictures from some of the Easter activities we did last week and this week. Enjoy!
Tomorrow will be a busy day in first grade. We have Mass, Library, and Art!
We began our day with Religion. Today we created an Easter scene. The students added a picture of Risen Jesus near the empty tomb. I just loved seeing their creativity. Here is an example:
We began Language Arts by reviewing our oral vocabulary words. Then we read r-controlled -or words. After that we practiced writing abbreviations for words. We then reviewed our sight words by using them in sentences and our vocabulary words by placing Safe Cracker on the computer. We then switched our focus to building our fluency and comprehension. We partner read a story in our decodable reader booklets and partner read Thomas Edison, Inventor. Following that we read two poems and completed pages in our close reading companion. We wrapped up class by reviewing adjectives that compare; we practiced using them in sentences.
Gym class was another success today. For today's class, the students participated in relay races. They had to run, skip, hop, and walk in a zig-zag formation the length of the gym. Our hearts sure got a workout today.
We did several things in Math class today. We first used our critical thinking skills to solve problems. We then reviewed concepts related to the calendar and to telling time.
Here are some pictures from some of the Easter activities we did last week and this week. Enjoy!
Tomorrow will be a busy day in first grade. We have Mass, Library, and Art!
Windy Wednesday!
Greetings on this windy Wednesday! The wind and rain usually mean spring weather; now, if we can just say goodbye to the snow.
In Religion class today we reviewed the Easter story. We talked about how much Jesus loves us by dying and rising to new life.
As usual, Language Arts was quite busy today. We began by reviewing our oral vocabulary words. Next, we practiced reading r-controlled -or words. Following that, we reviewed abbreviations; we practiced matching words to their abbreviations. Then we reviewed our sight words and vocabulary words. Our focus then switched to reading. We partner read a story in our decodable reader booklet. We then read Thomas Edison, Inventor, a biography about Thomas Edison. Following that we completed pages in our close reading companion.
This afternoon we practiced using adjectives that compare in sentences. We also finished working in our literacy centers for the week.
In Math class today we reviewed telling time to the half hour. The students are getting much better at this.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is Gym day!
In Religion class today we reviewed the Easter story. We talked about how much Jesus loves us by dying and rising to new life.
As usual, Language Arts was quite busy today. We began by reviewing our oral vocabulary words. Next, we practiced reading r-controlled -or words. Following that, we reviewed abbreviations; we practiced matching words to their abbreviations. Then we reviewed our sight words and vocabulary words. Our focus then switched to reading. We partner read a story in our decodable reader booklet. We then read Thomas Edison, Inventor, a biography about Thomas Edison. Following that we completed pages in our close reading companion.
This afternoon we practiced using adjectives that compare in sentences. We also finished working in our literacy centers for the week.
In Math class today we reviewed telling time to the half hour. The students are getting much better at this.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is Gym day!
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday weekend! I really enjoyed hearing about the goodies inside the students' Easter baskets.
We began our day with Religion class. Today we began our study of the Easter story. We read the story and reviewed the details of Jesus rising from the dead.
Next, we jumped into Language Arts. We began by reviewing our oral vocabulary words we learned last week. Then we used our letter tiles to spell and read r-controlled -or, -ore, and -oar words. After that we discussed abbreviations for various words and practiced using them in sentences. Following that we practiced using our sight words and vocabulary words in sentences. We wrapped up the morning by rereading The Story of a Robot Inventor and writing about the problem and solution in the story.
This afternoon we read our decodable reader and answered questions about it. We then talked about adjectives that compare. Finally, we worked in our literacy centers.
In Math class today we learned how to tell time to the half hour. The key is to remember what number the hour hand has passed to help us tell the time.
Have a great night!
We began our day with Religion class. Today we began our study of the Easter story. We read the story and reviewed the details of Jesus rising from the dead.
Next, we jumped into Language Arts. We began by reviewing our oral vocabulary words we learned last week. Then we used our letter tiles to spell and read r-controlled -or, -ore, and -oar words. After that we discussed abbreviations for various words and practiced using them in sentences. Following that we practiced using our sight words and vocabulary words in sentences. We wrapped up the morning by rereading The Story of a Robot Inventor and writing about the problem and solution in the story.
This afternoon we read our decodable reader and answered questions about it. We then talked about adjectives that compare. Finally, we worked in our literacy centers.
In Math class today we learned how to tell time to the half hour. The key is to remember what number the hour hand has passed to help us tell the time.
Have a great night!
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