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Week 22

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Here are some highlights from the week... Our geologists did a final experiment that was quite tasty! They took 3 starburst and pressed them together to represent how sedimentary rocks are formed. After they had their sedimentary starburst, they applied heat (breath) and pressure (pushing) to turn it into a metamorphic rock! On Tuesday, we created a classroom kindness web. As we continue to build friendships and problem solving skills, we took some time out of our day to compliment each other and spread kindness. We discussed that when you choose kindness, it spreads. We also talked about how "you get what you give" and when you give respect, you get respect! Here's an online resource to check out different ways to support kindness at home: https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/14-little-ways-to-encourage-kindness/ We had our second Art Literacy lesson! A HUGE shout out to the parents who were able to help out and support the first grade artis...
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Week 21

Tuesday was moving day! Our desk arrangement is set up a little different and the first graders are in new seats. The first grade writers have been making their opinion writing stronger by talking directly to their reader, asking questions, stating their opinion, providing reasons and including a conclusion. A great way to support this writing and structure at home is to encourage them to write an opinion piece if they are asking for a particular toy, or food or movie! On Wednesday, Mrs. McGrady was in Room 112 while I was reading with students. The district has adopted a new reading assessment tool and I was able to take the day to use it and learn more about each reader! At home activity to support reading and writing: Make a nonsense book! Materials:  Ten or more index cards A small notebook Pencils, crayons, colored pencils, or markers Divide the cards into two sets. On each of the cards in the first set, have your first grader write a sentence subject like  ...
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Week 35

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Here are some highlights from the week... The entomologists began their study of insects with mealworm larva. Each kiddo will be studying their larva while we learn about the life cycle of and traits of insects.  In writing, the students have been publishing their realistic fiction stories. Some have even been creating their own series of books!  The first grade farmers had a great time at Plumper Pumpkin Farm! They got to learn about bees, plant pumpkin seeds, go on a hayride and see lots of animals! A HUGE thank you to the parent chaperones -- the field trip would not have been possible without you! Reminders: 5/21 -- Music Performance @ 1:30 5/22 -- Mask art @ 10 - 11 5/24 -- Clay art @ 8:15 - 9:45 & Mask art @ 10 - 11 5/25 -- Talent show @ 12:30
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