Greetings on this beautiful Wednesday afternoon. We are really enjoying the sunshine and warmer weather. The students are quite excited to get to the playground for recess.
In Religion class today we wrapped up our chapter on the Mass. We made our own Mass booklets and read them to review the Mass including our responses. We also drew pictures to show what we do at Mass.
In Language Arts, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We also practiced reading words with silent letters and compound words. We then practiced using our sight words and vocabulary words in sentences. After that, we partner read a story in our decodable reader booklets. We finished the morning by reading Rain School and completing pages in our close reading companion.
This afternoon we learned when to add commas in a letter. We also worked in our literacy centers.
The students worked with partners to solve addition problems with regrouping today in Math. We then practiced problems individually. They are pros with this.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is Gym day. Please remember to wear your sneakers. We also have Mass tomorrow since it is Ascension Thursday.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
An Ordinary Day!
Greetings! Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is enjoying their first full week of May.
In Religion class we looked at the final part of Mass. Today we talked about when we pray the Our Father and share the sign of peace. We also learned the responses we say at the end of Mass.
In Language Arts, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words by answering questions using the words. We also reviewed words with silent letters by using our letter tiles to spell and read words. After that we reviewed reading compound words; we spent time identifying the two words that join together to make the compound word and using those compound words in sentences. Next we used our sight words and vocabulary words in sentences. We wrapped up the morning by rereading Wrapped in Ice and identifying examples of cause and effect in the story.
This afternoon in Language Arts we practiced using indefinite pronouns in sentences. We also read our decodable reader and identified examples of cause and effect in that story as well.
In Math class today we practiced adding two two-digit numbers with regrouping. The students are doing so well with this. I am so proud of them.
Have a wonderful night!
In Religion class we looked at the final part of Mass. Today we talked about when we pray the Our Father and share the sign of peace. We also learned the responses we say at the end of Mass.
In Language Arts, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words by answering questions using the words. We also reviewed words with silent letters by using our letter tiles to spell and read words. After that we reviewed reading compound words; we spent time identifying the two words that join together to make the compound word and using those compound words in sentences. Next we used our sight words and vocabulary words in sentences. We wrapped up the morning by rereading Wrapped in Ice and identifying examples of cause and effect in the story.
This afternoon in Language Arts we practiced using indefinite pronouns in sentences. We also read our decodable reader and identified examples of cause and effect in that story as well.
In Math class today we practiced adding two two-digit numbers with regrouping. The students are doing so well with this. I am so proud of them.
Have a wonderful night!
Monday, May 7, 2018
Love of Books!
Greetings! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. The students seemed to have busy days; I loved hearing all of their stories today.
We began our week with Religion class. Today we focused on the Liturgy of the Eucharist. We were reminded that the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.
As usual, we began a new week of learning in Language Arts today. We learned our new oral vocabulary words. When then worked on visualizing as we read a tall tale. Next we blended and read words with the silent letters kn, wr, and gn. After that we learned our new sight words and vocabulary words. We finished the morning by reading Wrapped in Ice, a realistic fiction story about an ice storm in a small town.
This afternoon we talked about the special pronouns anybody, anyone, nobody, somebody, someone, and everyone. These are also known as indefinite pronouns. In addition to learning about pronouns, we visited the book fair. The students had so much fun picking out a new book.
In Math class today we reviewed adding two two-digit numbers without regrouping. The students are doing so well with this. I am so proud of them!
Enjoy your night!
We began our week with Religion class. Today we focused on the Liturgy of the Eucharist. We were reminded that the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.
As usual, we began a new week of learning in Language Arts today. We learned our new oral vocabulary words. When then worked on visualizing as we read a tall tale. Next we blended and read words with the silent letters kn, wr, and gn. After that we learned our new sight words and vocabulary words. We finished the morning by reading Wrapped in Ice, a realistic fiction story about an ice storm in a small town.
This afternoon we talked about the special pronouns anybody, anyone, nobody, somebody, someone, and everyone. These are also known as indefinite pronouns. In addition to learning about pronouns, we visited the book fair. The students had so much fun picking out a new book.
In Math class today we reviewed adding two two-digit numbers without regrouping. The students are doing so well with this. I am so proud of them!
Enjoy your night!
Friday, May 4, 2018
May the Fourth Be With You!
Greetings! Happy Friday! Today was a great day in first grade to end this first week of May.
We began our day with Mass. Today at Mass Fr. Rizzo reminded us of how Jesus showed his love for us.
In Language Arts, we wrapped up another week of learning. We used our oral vocabulary words in sentences, and we read vowel team au words and vowel team syllable words. Next we wrote sentences using our sight words before taking our weekly assessment. Finally, we practiced using possessive pronouns in sentences.
In Math we reviewed adding two two-digit numbers without regrouping. The students are quite good at this. The only difference now is that the numbers are bigger.
In Science class we worked with magnets today. We learned that when a magnet sticks to an object we say that it is attracted to it. When a magnet does not stick to an object we say that it repels it. The students then worked with a partner to find 3 things in the classroom that a magnet is attracted to and 3 things it repels from. Needless to say, they loved this.
Finally, it was time for Art after all of that hard work. Today we water colored a background and added butterflies to it. They look really awesome. Here is a picture:
Enjoy your weekend!
We began our day with Mass. Today at Mass Fr. Rizzo reminded us of how Jesus showed his love for us.
In Language Arts, we wrapped up another week of learning. We used our oral vocabulary words in sentences, and we read vowel team au words and vowel team syllable words. Next we wrote sentences using our sight words before taking our weekly assessment. Finally, we practiced using possessive pronouns in sentences.
In Math we reviewed adding two two-digit numbers without regrouping. The students are quite good at this. The only difference now is that the numbers are bigger.
In Science class we worked with magnets today. We learned that when a magnet sticks to an object we say that it is attracted to it. When a magnet does not stick to an object we say that it repels it. The students then worked with a partner to find 3 things in the classroom that a magnet is attracted to and 3 things it repels from. Needless to say, they loved this.
Finally, it was time for Art after all of that hard work. Today we water colored a background and added butterflies to it. They look really awesome. Here is a picture:
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, May 3, 2018
A Day for Mary!
Greetings! Happy Thursday! I don't know about you but this week is flying by!
In Religion class today we continued our discussion on the Mass. Today we focused on the Liturgy of the Word. We talked about the readings we hear each Sunday and our responses to the readings.
In Language Arts, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We then practiced reading words with the vowel team au and vowel team syllable words. Next we practiced our sight words and vocabulary words. Following all of that review, it was time to put our skills to work. We partner read a story in our decodable reader booklets and Meet Rosina. We then read a poem and completed pages in our close reading companion. We ended class by writing the ending to our narrative paragraph.
In Math class today we took our test on the numbers to 120. Tomorrow we will begin adding and subtracting numbers to 120.
After Math, we went to church for our May Crowning Service. Here we watched as the second graders crowned Mary and listened to Msgr. remind us that we need to be like Mary for others.
We ended our day with Social Studies. Today we talked about the leaders at each level of government. We talked about the mayor, governor, and president.
Enjoy your night! Please remember to return all library books tomorrow!
In Religion class today we continued our discussion on the Mass. Today we focused on the Liturgy of the Word. We talked about the readings we hear each Sunday and our responses to the readings.
In Language Arts, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We then practiced reading words with the vowel team au and vowel team syllable words. Next we practiced our sight words and vocabulary words. Following all of that review, it was time to put our skills to work. We partner read a story in our decodable reader booklets and Meet Rosina. We then read a poem and completed pages in our close reading companion. We ended class by writing the ending to our narrative paragraph.
In Math class today we took our test on the numbers to 120. Tomorrow we will begin adding and subtracting numbers to 120.
After Math, we went to church for our May Crowning Service. Here we watched as the second graders crowned Mary and listened to Msgr. remind us that we need to be like Mary for others.
We ended our day with Social Studies. Today we talked about the leaders at each level of government. We talked about the mayor, governor, and president.
Enjoy your night! Please remember to return all library books tomorrow!
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Hello May!
Greetings on this beautiful, warm May day. It looks like we have finally turned the corner and that spring is here to stay!
In Religion class today we began our study of the Mass. We will look briefly at each part of the Mass; the students will go more in depth next year as they prepare to celebrate their First Holy Communion. Today we looked at the beginning of Mass. We learned that we stand and sing, and we learned about the prayers we pray.
In Language Arts, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We then reviewed reading words with the vowel team au and vowel team syllable words. Next we practiced our sight words and vocabulary words. After that our focused switched to reading. We partner read a story in our decodable reader booklets. We then read and discussed Meet Rosina, a nonfiction story about a girl who is deaf. Following that we completed pages in our close reading in companion. For the writing portion of class, we wrote the middle part of our narrative paragraph. We finished class by reviewing how to write months, days, and holidays.
We spent time reviewing in Math class today. We reviewed the numbers to 120, place value concepts related to each one, and identified the greater and less number in a set.
Just a reminder that because of May Crowning tomorrow, we will not have Gym class. Enjoy the weather!
In Religion class today we began our study of the Mass. We will look briefly at each part of the Mass; the students will go more in depth next year as they prepare to celebrate their First Holy Communion. Today we looked at the beginning of Mass. We learned that we stand and sing, and we learned about the prayers we pray.
In Language Arts, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words. We then reviewed reading words with the vowel team au and vowel team syllable words. Next we practiced our sight words and vocabulary words. After that our focused switched to reading. We partner read a story in our decodable reader booklets. We then read and discussed Meet Rosina, a nonfiction story about a girl who is deaf. Following that we completed pages in our close reading in companion. For the writing portion of class, we wrote the middle part of our narrative paragraph. We finished class by reviewing how to write months, days, and holidays.
We spent time reviewing in Math class today. We reviewed the numbers to 120, place value concepts related to each one, and identified the greater and less number in a set.
Just a reminder that because of May Crowning tomorrow, we will not have Gym class. Enjoy the weather!
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Sweet as PIE!
Greetings! Happy May! It is hard to believe that the final full month of school is upon us. We had an awesome start to the month!
We went to Adoration this morning after Computer class. It was nice to spend some quiet time with Jesus just talking to him.
In Language Arts, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words by answering questions using the words. We then reviewed the vowel team au by using our letter tiles to spell and read words. Next we learned how to read words with vowel team syllables. Following that we practiced using our sight words and vocabulary words in sentences.
This afternoon we spent time talking about why an author writes a story. We said that the author's purpose could be to persuade, inform, or entertain. We made a pie to help us remember these reasons. Here is a picture:
After learning that, we reread All Kinds of Helpers and identified the author's purpose. We also did the same thing when we read our decodable reader story. We ended the day by writing the beginning part to our narrative paragraph and by using possessive pronouns in sentences.
In Math class today we used our critical thinking skills to solve problems. The students were quite excited to show their knowledge. Many were jumping out of their seats when they figured out the answer.
Enjoy your night!
We went to Adoration this morning after Computer class. It was nice to spend some quiet time with Jesus just talking to him.
In Language Arts, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words by answering questions using the words. We then reviewed the vowel team au by using our letter tiles to spell and read words. Next we learned how to read words with vowel team syllables. Following that we practiced using our sight words and vocabulary words in sentences.
This afternoon we spent time talking about why an author writes a story. We said that the author's purpose could be to persuade, inform, or entertain. We made a pie to help us remember these reasons. Here is a picture:
After learning that, we reread All Kinds of Helpers and identified the author's purpose. We also did the same thing when we read our decodable reader story. We ended the day by writing the beginning part to our narrative paragraph and by using possessive pronouns in sentences.
In Math class today we used our critical thinking skills to solve problems. The students were quite excited to show their knowledge. Many were jumping out of their seats when they figured out the answer.
Enjoy your night!
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