What a beautiful fall day it was today! I couldn't help but think about that during gym class. It was just the right temperature to be outside.Today just might have been the last day we could spend outside before the cold weather arrives.
First grade worked very hard today on learning new concepts and reviewing skills previously taught. In Language Arts, we reviewed how to read words with inflected endings and continued to practice our sight words. In Math, we learned about rectangles and practiced our Doubles Rap.
Just a reminder that if your schedule permits, please join us for Mass at 9 AM tomorrow morning.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Double the Fun!
Happy Wednesday! Today, the first grade learned the double facts. After using linking cubes to find the answers, we learned a rap to say to help us remember the answers. We will be saying this rap for several weeks while we learn the double facts. I'm sure this will be the highlight of Math class for days to come.
Just a quick reminder . . . When sending in Snack Shack money with your child, please place the money in a bag, envelope, or the like. That way any change they receive won't get lost on the playground.
Just a quick reminder . . . When sending in Snack Shack money with your child, please place the money in a bag, envelope, or the like. That way any change they receive won't get lost on the playground.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Turning Cloudy Skies to Sunny Skies!
Greetings, everyone! With the rain clouds hiding the sunshine, first grade decided to make their own sunshine today! We practiced reading words with initial blends, practiced our sight words, and learned about ordinal position.
Some of you might have heard about our bean jar. The goal is to get the beans from one jar to the other by the end of October. If we do, then we can carve a pumpkin. We move seeds when we work quietly, listen, and follow directions. We are trying very hard to move all of the beans.
Some of you might have heard about our bean jar. The goal is to get the beans from one jar to the other by the end of October. If we do, then we can carve a pumpkin. We move seeds when we work quietly, listen, and follow directions. We are trying very hard to move all of the beans.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Happy October!
Happy October! It is hard to believe that we are already beginning the second month of school. We had a fantastic start to the month. We began by learning how to pray the rosary. Each student received a rosary, and we prayed the first decade of the Joyful Mysteries. Each day through the month of October we will be praying a decade of the rosary.
In Reading, we learned the short e sound and worked in our literacy centers. Math class focused on writing number sentences for addition story problems. Before we knew it, it was time to go home. The day just flew by.
In Reading, we learned the short e sound and worked in our literacy centers. Math class focused on writing number sentences for addition story problems. Before we knew it, it was time to go home. The day just flew by.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Apples Abound!
Today first grade celebrated Johnny Appleseed's birthday! We talked about the life of Johnny Appleseed and discussed different ways we use apples. We then joined our friends in Room 101 to make some homemade applesauce. The students really enjoyed this treat. Here are some pictures of a apple projects that we have worked on.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. It is hard to believe that we have completed one month of school already. Time sure does fly by when you are having fun!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Smile!
Greetings! I must say that everyone looked so beautiful and handsome for picture day today. I can't wait to see the class picture!
Things slowed down a bit for us today. In reading, we read a story about a fox and her kit. The students really enjoyed learning about foxes. In Math, we used a new manipulative called a wrap-up to practice counting to 23. It took us awhile to get the hang of it, but once we did, we had fun using the wrap-ups.
Tomorrow first grade will celebrate Johnny Appleseed. I wonder what fun will be in store for us.
Things slowed down a bit for us today. In reading, we read a story about a fox and her kit. The students really enjoyed learning about foxes. In Math, we used a new manipulative called a wrap-up to practice counting to 23. It took us awhile to get the hang of it, but once we did, we had fun using the wrap-ups.
Tomorrow first grade will celebrate Johnny Appleseed. I wonder what fun will be in store for us.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Another Busy Day!
Today was another busy day in first grade. We again went to Mass and Adoration in observance of our 40 Hours Devotion. First grade also had Computer and Music class today.
In between all that, we learned a lot. In Reading, we learned how to read words with the ending -ing, and we also practiced our sight words. In Math, we counted seeds from apples and used our results to create a pictograph. Here is a picture of our graph.
Just a few reminders about tomorrow. Tomorrow is Picture Day. I am so excited to see everyone all dressed up tomorrow. If you wish to order pictures, please return the picture envelope tomorrow to school. Also, tomorrow night is our author presentation. Diane Shore will be back to share more exciting stories with us. I hope to see you there.
In between all that, we learned a lot. In Reading, we learned how to read words with the ending -ing, and we also practiced our sight words. In Math, we counted seeds from apples and used our results to create a pictograph. Here is a picture of our graph.
Just a few reminders about tomorrow. Tomorrow is Picture Day. I am so excited to see everyone all dressed up tomorrow. If you wish to order pictures, please return the picture envelope tomorrow to school. Also, tomorrow night is our author presentation. Diane Shore will be back to share more exciting stories with us. I hope to see you there.
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