1st Grade Blog!

1st Grade Blog!

First Grade Highlights:

During the first weeks of October we have been studying nocturnal animals.  We have learned about echolocation, we made bat decorations for the classroom, graphed our favorite nocturnal animals, and have created nocturnal animal self-portraits.

Language Arts:

Readers Workshop:  Students work in small groups reading “just right” books.  Reading Stations Include:

• Independent Reading
• Guided Reading
• Partner/ Shared Reading
• Fun 4 – read in the cozy corner, tunnel, oasis ,  or with a stuffy

Writers Workshop:  Writing Small Moments

• Students have been learning how to write a story by first thinking of an idea, making a plan, write!, and revise.
• We have also been working on bringing stories to life and adding detail.

Math Lab and Number Corner:

• Workplaces include: Pattern blocks, Dominoes, Polydrons, Geoboards,
• Ten or More:  students use a double ten frame dot cards and match the number on their number racks.  Then they record their results.
• Flip and Write: students practice writing numerals correctly
• Fall number stories and number equations

10/15 Specialist Spotlight

In art class we have been demonstrating our understanding of pattern and symmetry while drawing frames and sugar skulls. Come take a look at the new K-5 Dia de los Muertos inspired art display in the lower school hallway!

First Grade Music - 10/15/2017

The First Graders have certainly grown over the summer! We have jumped right in with our singing and rhythmic activities. This year the First Graders have their own music folders, which they have decorated and will take home at the end of the year. In these folders they will collect a variety of songs that we will sing in class. I will encourage them to bring these home now and then so they can share some singing with you!