Greetings! Happy Halloween! I hope everyone had fun trick or treating this weekend. The students were so excited to tell me about their adventures. I loved every story.
In Religion class today we finished praying the Glorious Mysteries. The students brought their rosaries home with them today. I encouraged them to continue to pray the rosary at home with you. We also talked about Ordinary Time; we discussed how during this church season, we hear stories about Jesus.
In Language Arts class, we learned new oral vocabulary words. We also worked on making predictions as we read 3 Little Dassies. Next, we practiced blending and reading short u words. Then, we practiced our sight words for the week. Finally, we worked in our literacy centers to end the morning. This afternoon we talked about singular and plural nouns.
During Math class today we used a balance to weigh objects. To help us weigh objects we used pennies. We discovered that an eraser is 102 pennies! We also weighed a crayon, pencil, and marker!
Happy Halloween!
Monday, October 31, 2016
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween (a few days early)! Today was our Halloween parade/party. The students were so excited for this today; they could hardly wait until after lunch.
But, before we had our festivities, we did some learning. In Religion class today we reviewed the seasons of the Church year. We talked about how we praise God and thank him all year long.
For Math class today, we completed some Halloween patterns. In Language Arts class, we read a Scholastic News magazine. We even had a special Art class this morning. Today, we made candy corn men. They are awesome!
After lunch, it was time to celebrate. We enjoyed going up on stage in the cafeteria so that everyone could see our costumes. Thank you to the parents who helped with our party. We enjoyed bowling, playing Halloween Head-Bands, and touching icky Halloween foods. Everyone left with a smile on their face!
Here are some pictures from the activities we did yesterday and today:
But, before we had our festivities, we did some learning. In Religion class today we reviewed the seasons of the Church year. We talked about how we praise God and thank him all year long.
For Math class today, we completed some Halloween patterns. In Language Arts class, we read a Scholastic News magazine. We even had a special Art class this morning. Today, we made candy corn men. They are awesome!
After lunch, it was time to celebrate. We enjoyed going up on stage in the cafeteria so that everyone could see our costumes. Thank you to the parents who helped with our party. We enjoyed bowling, playing Halloween Head-Bands, and touching icky Halloween foods. Everyone left with a smile on their face!
Here are some pictures from the activities we did yesterday and today:
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Parade of Saints!
Today was quite an exciting day in first grade. But before we had our All Saints' Day prayer service, we had some learning to do.
In Religion class today, we talked about the seasons in the church year. We learned a little bit about each one and talked about the colors for each season.
Our Language Arts learning centered around Halloween. Yesterday we wrote about how to fly a magic broom. Today we added our writing to a witch craft. Then we read Creepy Carrots. After reading the story, we talked about how we would have solved the problem of the creepy carrots. We drew and wrote how we would solve this problem. We added a creepy carrot to our writing.
In Math class today, we graphed pattern blocks. Each student took a handful of block, sorted them, and then graphed them. We then answered questions about our graphs.
Finally it was time for our All Saints' prayer service. The students were so excited to dress as their patron saint and walked so proudly in church. They all looked so amazing. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day special for the students.
Tomorrow is our Halloween parade/party. Please remember to send in your child's costume in a marked bag. Also, tomorrow is a jean day. It will be another exciting day.
In Religion class today, we talked about the seasons in the church year. We learned a little bit about each one and talked about the colors for each season.
Our Language Arts learning centered around Halloween. Yesterday we wrote about how to fly a magic broom. Today we added our writing to a witch craft. Then we read Creepy Carrots. After reading the story, we talked about how we would have solved the problem of the creepy carrots. We drew and wrote how we would solve this problem. We added a creepy carrot to our writing.
In Math class today, we graphed pattern blocks. Each student took a handful of block, sorted them, and then graphed them. We then answered questions about our graphs.
Finally it was time for our All Saints' prayer service. The students were so excited to dress as their patron saint and walked so proudly in church. They all looked so amazing. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day special for the students.
Tomorrow is our Halloween parade/party. Please remember to send in your child's costume in a marked bag. Also, tomorrow is a jean day. It will be another exciting day.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
A Cozy Day!
Greetings! Today was the perfect day for our sweatshirt/sweatpants day. The students were so comfy and cozy all day long. We didn't sweat it; we just said NO! Tomorrow is sunglasses day because we are too bright for drugs!
Our focus today in Religion class was on the All Saints' Day prayer service. We are so excited for tomorrow. The first graders did such a good job practicing with our eighth grade buddies. Our eighth grade buddies did an awesome job writing their speech. Please come and join us tomorrow at 1:00 for our prayer service.
In Language Arts class we practiced using our oral vocabulary words in sentences. We also practiced reading short e words and words with inflected ending. Then we reviewed nouns especially putting commas between them when there are three or more in a row. Finally, we took our weekly assessment.
In Math class we practiced our adding 1 facts by using a wrap up. These facts are easy for us since it is just like counting by 1's.
Please don't forget to send in the Halloween trinkets tomorrow. They will be bagged after school. Also, because of the prayer service, we will not have gym class tomorrow.
Our focus today in Religion class was on the All Saints' Day prayer service. We are so excited for tomorrow. The first graders did such a good job practicing with our eighth grade buddies. Our eighth grade buddies did an awesome job writing their speech. Please come and join us tomorrow at 1:00 for our prayer service.
In Language Arts class we practiced using our oral vocabulary words in sentences. We also practiced reading short e words and words with inflected ending. Then we reviewed nouns especially putting commas between them when there are three or more in a row. Finally, we took our weekly assessment.
In Math class we practiced our adding 1 facts by using a wrap up. These facts are easy for us since it is just like counting by 1's.
Please don't forget to send in the Halloween trinkets tomorrow. They will be bagged after school. Also, because of the prayer service, we will not have gym class tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Crazy Sock Day!
Greetings on this chilly Tuesday. Unfortunately I think our Indian summer has come and gone; it looks like fall weather is here to stay. It didn't seem to bother the students, though. They enjoyed their recess today.
In Religion class, we wrapped up our chapter on the Great Commandment. We reviewed ways to love God, our neighbors, and ourselves.
In Language Arts class we used the Smartboard to review words with inflected endings and to practice using nouns in sentences. We also used our letter tiles to build short e words. Then we read our word wall to review all of the sight words we have learned. After a short break to practice for All Saints' Day, we returned to partner read our story The Red Hat and then reviewed the details in the story.
During Math class today, we learned new addition facts: the adding 1 facts. We first used linking cubes to help us solve the problems; then we completed our own set of fact cards.
Thank you to everyone who participated in crazy sock/tie day. The students really enjoyed it. Tomorrow's theme is Don't Sweat It: Just Say NO! Students can wear sweatshirts/sweatpants to school.
Enjoy your night!
In Religion class, we wrapped up our chapter on the Great Commandment. We reviewed ways to love God, our neighbors, and ourselves.
In Language Arts class we used the Smartboard to review words with inflected endings and to practice using nouns in sentences. We also used our letter tiles to build short e words. Then we read our word wall to review all of the sight words we have learned. After a short break to practice for All Saints' Day, we returned to partner read our story The Red Hat and then reviewed the details in the story.
During Math class today, we learned new addition facts: the adding 1 facts. We first used linking cubes to help us solve the problems; then we completed our own set of fact cards.
Thank you to everyone who participated in crazy sock/tie day. The students really enjoyed it. Tomorrow's theme is Don't Sweat It: Just Say NO! Students can wear sweatshirts/sweatpants to school.
Enjoy your night!
Monday, October 24, 2016
Red Ribbon Week!
Greetings! Welcome Back! I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend. I really missed seeing the students on Friday. From the sounds of it, the students enjoyed their day off.
Today we kicked off Red Ribbon Week. Our focus today was talking about how we feel when we say no to drugs. We 'Emojin' the Possibilities.' Tomorrow we sock it to drugs; the students can wear crazy socks and/or ties to school.
We began our day with Religion class. Today we talked about who are neighbors are. We read the Good Samaritan story and learned that Jesus said that everyone is our neighbor.
In Language Arts class, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words and our sight words. Then we practiced reading short e words and words with inflected endings. We put our skills to the test as we read The Red Hat. As we read the story we worked on making predictions and on identifying characters, setting, and events in the story. We wrapped up class by reviewing nouns.
During Math class today we identified activities we do in the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. We placed pictures on a collage that identified these activities.
Enjoy your night!
Today we kicked off Red Ribbon Week. Our focus today was talking about how we feel when we say no to drugs. We 'Emojin' the Possibilities.' Tomorrow we sock it to drugs; the students can wear crazy socks and/or ties to school.
We began our day with Religion class. Today we talked about who are neighbors are. We read the Good Samaritan story and learned that Jesus said that everyone is our neighbor.
In Language Arts class, we reviewed our oral vocabulary words and our sight words. Then we practiced reading short e words and words with inflected endings. We put our skills to the test as we read The Red Hat. As we read the story we worked on making predictions and on identifying characters, setting, and events in the story. We wrapped up class by reviewing nouns.
During Math class today we identified activities we do in the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. We placed pictures on a collage that identified these activities.
Enjoy your night!
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Pumpkin Fun!
Today was quite an exciting day in first grade. It was the culmination of our pumpkin study. After learning about pumpkins all week, it was time to carve a pumpkin. We cleaned out the gooey stuff, decided on a face, and waited patiently until I carved it. Here is our pumpkin:
In addition to carving it, we wrote the steps in the process. Here is an example of our writing process.
Besides the pumpkin, we did do other learning today in first grade. In Religion class today, we continued learning the Great Commandment. Today we focused on ways to love ourselves and love others. To help us remember the Great Commandment, we created a heart poster. Here is one sample:
In Language Arts, we reviewed our vocabulary words and our sight words. We also reread Good Job, Ben and wrote about the characters, setting, and events in the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Finally, we read our decodable reader.
It is no surprise that we went outside for gym class today. We just had to take advantage of the beautiful, warm weather.
In Math class today we used linking cubes to measure the length and width of our desks. This is the first measuring lesson we did. We will soon be using rulers to measure.
Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow. Enjoy your weekend! See you on Monday!
In addition to carving it, we wrote the steps in the process. Here is an example of our writing process.
Besides the pumpkin, we did do other learning today in first grade. In Religion class today, we continued learning the Great Commandment. Today we focused on ways to love ourselves and love others. To help us remember the Great Commandment, we created a heart poster. Here is one sample:
In Language Arts, we reviewed our vocabulary words and our sight words. We also reread Good Job, Ben and wrote about the characters, setting, and events in the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Finally, we read our decodable reader.
It is no surprise that we went outside for gym class today. We just had to take advantage of the beautiful, warm weather.
In Math class today we used linking cubes to measure the length and width of our desks. This is the first measuring lesson we did. We will soon be using rulers to measure.
Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow. Enjoy your weekend! See you on Monday!
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