The First Snow!

 Greetings! I hope everyone is doing well. There was a lot of excitement yesterday in first grade. We were really excited about the first snow of the year. 

At Mass, Fr. Brian talked to us about how Jesus is the Divine Healer. He is always there to help us. 

We wrapped up another week of learning in Language Arts. We used our oral vocabulary words in sentences, read long vowel words, and wrote sentences using our sight words. Today, we played Stinky Feet. The students picked a word to read with each word being so many points. They love this game! We ended class by taking our weekly assessment. 

In Math class today, we used our critical thinking skills to solve problems. I loved hearing how the students came up with the answers. They really have great number sense. 

In Science class, we identified our five senses and what parts of the body we use for each sense. We created a Mr. Potato Head and labeled the parts on him/her. Here is a picture: 

We ended our day with Art class. Today we made a snowman peeking out of a window. Here is how some of them turned out: 

Here are pictures from our New Year's writing, winter writing, and Social Studies activities we did earlier in the week. Enjoy! 

Have a great weekend! Stay warm! 

GoNoodle Exercise Fun!

 Greetings! Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is ready for the first snowfall of the year! 

In Religion class today, we talked about how the wise men adored Jesus with gifts. We then talked about our gifts God has given us and how we can use them to spread God's love. 

In Language Arts, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words, read long vowel words, CVCe words, and our sight words. To build our fluency we partner read a story from our decodable reader. We also read a nonfiction piece about the history of transportation. After reading that story, we completed pages in our close reading pattern that helped us build our sequencing skills. Finally, we practiced using is and are in sentences. 

In Math class, we continued to practice solving word problems. We are really good at determining when to add or subtract; we have to practice solving the problems correctly. 

For Gym class, we exercised to GoNoodle videos in the classroom. The children were really excited today about it. 

We ended our day with Social Studies. We spent more time talking about the seasons especially what the weather is like. To illustrate the changes of each season, we painted trees to show what they look like in winter, spring, summer, and fall. 

Stay warm and safe tonight! 

Worshipping Like the Wise Men!

 Greetings! Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone is having a good first week of 2022. 

In Religion class today we talked about how we can worship Jesus just like the wise men did. We worship Jesus anytime we go to church and anytime we pray at home. 

We continued our week of learning in Language Arts today. We reviewed our oral vocabulary words, segmented words into sounds, read long vowels words and two syllable words along with our sight words. To help us build our fluency and comprehension, we partner read a story from our decodable reader booklets. We also read a story from our literature anthology titled Long Ago and Now. After reading that story we completed pages in our close reading companion that focused on comparing and contrasting. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we practiced using is and are in sentences. We also wrote about what we like to do on a cold day. We added our writing to a hot chocolate craft. 

In Math class today, we practiced solving word problems. We are really good at listening to the problems and deciding when we need to add or subtract. 

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a jean day. Have a good night! 

Comparing and Contrasting!

 Greetings! Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a warm day. I don't know about you but that cold went right through me today. 

We began our day by going to church for Adoration. We spent some quiet time praying and talking to Jesus. 

In Language Arts class, we continued our week of learning. We reviewed our oral vocabulary words from yesterday and then learned three new words (entertainment, future, present). Next, we worked on rereading as we read a nonfiction piece about pioneers. Then, we used our letter tiles to spell and read long o, long e, and long u words. After that, we learned how to blend and read two syllable words with a long vowel, words like awake, compete, and inside. Following that, we practiced using our sight words in sentences. We ended our morning focused on comprehension; this week we are comparing and contrasting. We reread our story from yesterday along with our decodable reader. After each story, we compared and contrasted life long ago and life today. 

This afternoon in Language Arts, we practiced using is and are in sentences. We also wrote the steps in making hot chocolate. 

In Math class, we practiced solving subtraction sentences where the subtrahend was missing. These are problems like 18 - ? = 14. The students did very well solving these problems. 

We ended our day with Spanish. Today, we learned the numbers 11-20. The students are so excited about this! 

Have a great night! 

Happy New Year!

 Greetings! Happy New Year! Today was a great first school day of 2022. 

In Religion class, we reviewed the Christmas story and focused on the three wise men. We talked about how they followed the star to find baby Jesus and how they brought him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 

We began Language Arts by working in our literacy groups. We then began a new week of learning; this week we will be reading about life long ago. We learned two new oral vocabulary words (century and past) and worked on rereading as we read The Last Train. Next, we practiced blending and reading long o, long e, and long u words. Then we learned our new sight words. Finally, we put our new skills to work as we read Life Long Ago. 

This afternoon in Language Arts we practiced using is and are in sentences. We also completed a New Year's writing. The students wrote about something they want to do this year. We added it to a craft which says we are 'toasting the new year.' I'll post pictures tomorrow. 

In Math class we reviewed adding and subtracting within 20. I'm so happy everyone remembered how to add and subtract! 

Have a great night! 

Merry Christmas!

 Greetings! Today was the day the children have been waiting for - the final day of school before Christmas. They were happy the moment they arrived! 

This morning Mr. Rhoades took them to church to sing Christmas songs. By the time they returned, it was time for lunch. After lunch, we opened presents, read a story, and watched a movie. Then it was time to go home. 

May you and your family have a blessed, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in 2022! 

All Aboard!

 Greetings! Welcome abroad the Polar Express! We had tons of fun in our jammies today! 

But, before we hoped on the Polar Express, we had some other work to do. 

In Religion class, we continued to study the Nativity story. We sequenced the story by gluing pictures in order. We then used foam stickers to create our very own Nativity scene. 

We wrapped up our practice of subtraction strategies today. The students are doing great using the strategies to solve subtraction problems. 

We also wrapped up our chapter in Science on matter today by reviewing what we learned about solids, liquids, and gases. 

Then, it was time to celebrate the Polar Express. We began by reading the story. After reading the story, we sequenced the events in it. Next, we used pictures of jingle bells to measure various pictures related to the story. Then, we completed a directed drawing of a jingle bell. Finally, we wrote about what we would want for the first gift of Christmas. 

This afternoon we snuggled in and watched the Polar Express while enjoying hot chocolate and marshmallows. The children loved that! 

As much fun as we were having today, I forgot to snap pictures to post. I hope you have enjoyed hearing about the day from the children. Have a great night!