Week 30
Here are some highlights from the week...
We finished adding all of our decoding strategies to our tool box. When you are reading with your first grader and they get to a tricky word, ask "does it look right? does it sound right? does it make sense?" You can also encourage them to teach you about each tool and show you how to use it!
The first grade authors have published their non-fiction chapter books! We have gotten to learn about space, animals, deserts, the body and many other fascinating topics. They are becoming stronger writers and teachers :)
On Tuesday, we had our Art Literacy lesson on Art Neaveau. A HUGE thank you to all of the parents that came to help out! The first grade artists created their own version of Gustav Klimt's "Tree of Life" using stamps, sharpies and pipe cleaners!
To honor the blossoming trees outside our classroom window, we made our own tree blossoms using tissue paper! Now we get to enjoy blooming trees outside and inside our classroom :)
In math, we had our check-in this week. I am really impressed with all of the different strategies they are applying and using to represent their thinking! We also are starting our geometry unit - It is a quick unit that focuses on studying and identifying different shapes.
In Room 112, we often use charades to support our learning! Here is an activity to help your first grade readers work on building their comprehension : Picture Book Charades
What You Need:
5 picture books your child knows well
Appropriate props (optional)
What You Do:
1. Select five of your first grader's favorite picture books.
2. Read three of the books you selected.
3. Say,"Now I'm going to act out one of these books."
4. Act out the storyline for one of the three books you read.You may communicate through gestures, actions, sounds, and props, but no words.
5. Ask,"Can you guess which book it is?"
6. Allow your child to guess. Offer hints if necessary.
7. Read the remaining two books together.
8. Place the four books that have not been acted out in front of your child.Say,"Pick one of these books, but don't tell me which one it is.Act it out and see if I can guess the right book."
9. Allow your first grader to act out the book while you try to guess which one it is.
Reminders:
4/18 -- Late Opening @ 10 - Mix/Match Day
4/19 -- Report Cards Go Home
Here are some photos from the week...
We finished adding all of our decoding strategies to our tool box. When you are reading with your first grader and they get to a tricky word, ask "does it look right? does it sound right? does it make sense?" You can also encourage them to teach you about each tool and show you how to use it!
The first grade authors have published their non-fiction chapter books! We have gotten to learn about space, animals, deserts, the body and many other fascinating topics. They are becoming stronger writers and teachers :)
On Tuesday, we had our Art Literacy lesson on Art Neaveau. A HUGE thank you to all of the parents that came to help out! The first grade artists created their own version of Gustav Klimt's "Tree of Life" using stamps, sharpies and pipe cleaners!
To honor the blossoming trees outside our classroom window, we made our own tree blossoms using tissue paper! Now we get to enjoy blooming trees outside and inside our classroom :)
In math, we had our check-in this week. I am really impressed with all of the different strategies they are applying and using to represent their thinking! We also are starting our geometry unit - It is a quick unit that focuses on studying and identifying different shapes.
In Room 112, we often use charades to support our learning! Here is an activity to help your first grade readers work on building their comprehension : Picture Book Charades
What You Need:
5 picture books your child knows well
Appropriate props (optional)
What You Do:
1. Select five of your first grader's favorite picture books.
2. Read three of the books you selected.
3. Say,"Now I'm going to act out one of these books."
4. Act out the storyline for one of the three books you read.You may communicate through gestures, actions, sounds, and props, but no words.
5. Ask,"Can you guess which book it is?"
6. Allow your child to guess. Offer hints if necessary.
7. Read the remaining two books together.
8. Place the four books that have not been acted out in front of your child.Say,"Pick one of these books, but don't tell me which one it is.Act it out and see if I can guess the right book."
9. Allow your first grader to act out the book while you try to guess which one it is.
Reminders:
4/18 -- Late Opening @ 10 - Mix/Match Day
4/19 -- Report Cards Go Home
Here are some photos from the week...
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