FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MAY 28!!! Due to 80% chance of rain in the forecast, we decided to reschedule out field trip. We are very lucky to have available buses on that day. I apologize if this creates an inconvenience for your family. I know some of you took off work to be with us. English Language Arts: Spelling words consist of words that have double consonants at the end (ll, ff, ss). We will be reviewing nonfiction books and learning a lot of new information from them. Writing: We have a lot to write about our year in 1st grade! Math: Problem Solving Science: We are diving into the lifecycle of plants. Reminders:
Our caterpillars have gone through metamorphosis! We are learning so much about life cycles. We also have mealworms and lady bugs we are observing. English Language Arts: Spelling words consist of words that have long i. Long i can be made using "igh, ie or silent e." In comprehension, we are doing an author study on Robert Munsch. He has a lot of fun stories. You can access his website here to listen to his stories at home! Writing: This week we will focus on making a plan, drafting and editing. Math: Finishing up place value in the 100's. These kids have got it down! Science: Life Cycles! We are finishing up our study on butterflies and moving on to plants in preparation for our field tip next week! Social Studies We will be learning all about Spring Holidays that families celebrate. Cinco de Mayo is coming up on Monday! Reminders:
Here is a picture of our caterpillars. These little guys grow super fast! They nearly doubled in size over the weekend. English Language Arts: Spelling words consist of word wall words that I have observed the students need extra time with. In comprehension, we are reading Non-Fiction books to discover the main idea and details that support it. Writing: This week we will focus on making a plan, drafting and editing. Math: We are reviewing and going deeper into place value over the next 2 weeks. Science: Life Cycles! Meal worms! Eek! Social Studies We will be discussing how families make decisions and why we have jobs! Reminders:
We got new furniture! If your child comes home talking about a "fat boy" do not be alarmed! There is a company called Fat Boy USA and we have some of their furniture in our classroom. The kids love it! It makes for a new environment of collaboration! To the left is a picture of the class reading word wall words on the promethean board! I cannot believe we are closing out the year! It will be summer before you know it and I will have to say goodbye to these kids I have known for so long! English Language Arts: Spelling words consist of comparative adjectives (taller, tallest, bigger, biggest, faster, fastest). In comprehension, we are reading Non-Fiction books to discover the main idea and details that support it. Writing: Research projects turned out really well! They are currently on display in the hall but will be coming home very soon! This week we will focus on drafting and editing. Math: We are reviewing and going deeper into place value over the next 2 weeks. Science: Life Cycles! Meal worms! Eek! Social Studies We will be discussing how families make decisions and why we have jobs! Reminders:
I hope you all enjoyed your Spring Break! I stayed home most of the week and enjoyed my time off with my family. I am ready to finish out the year strong and get these kiddos ready for 2nd grade! I will be re-checking reading levels this week! I can't wait to see the improvement!
English Language Arts: Spelling words consist of words with the ee and ea vowel pattern. The list was sent home yesterday. Fictional story elements and sequence. Writing: Completing our research projects! Math: We will finish out money unit this week. We are learning about coins and their value. Science: How organisms meet their basic needs. Social Studies Needs and wants Reminders:
I hope you are enjoying the nice weather! I hope it stays this way. Outside recess is much more fun than inside recess! Thank you for all of the sweet goodies I received for Valentine's Day. Make sure to look at the work on our blog! We starting a research project! Ask your child which ocean animal they are going to research. Spelling words consist of words with -ed and -ing. The list is being sent home today. Writing: Writing down new information from research. Math: We are continuing our study with 3D shapes and then moving on to fractions. Science: We have been going to the science lab to further investigate rocks. We are just about done with rocks and have learned a lot! Reminders:
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