The students had a great time visiting old trains inside and out. They got to ride the mini train, make a train craft and see BIG BOY-the largest train engine.
Thank you parents who were able to make the trip. I really appreciate your help.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Spring Newsletter
In Readers' Workshop we are finished our Unit on Characters in Books.
The students have learned to look at the characters in the books they read as a friend. Many students have read through whole series and can tell someone all about the main character. We have learned that many fiction books have a problem and solution and we can understand the author's message. Many children have been reading for longer periods of time because they are so excited to read about the characters in their books.
Our next unit is Reading Across the Genres. We will compare nonfiction books to fiction books on the same topic. We will continue to focus on comprehension strategies. Last, we are starting book clubs. The students will get into groups to read and reflect on books.
The students have learned to look at the characters in the books they read as a friend. Many students have read through whole series and can tell someone all about the main character. We have learned that many fiction books have a problem and solution and we can understand the author's message. Many children have been reading for longer periods of time because they are so excited to read about the characters in their books.
Our next unit is Reading Across the Genres. We will compare nonfiction books to fiction books on the same topic. We will continue to focus on comprehension strategies. Last, we are starting book clubs. The students will get into groups to read and reflect on books.
Writer's Workshop. Each student created a character that goes on realistic adventures.
The students are writing many stories. The excitement in the room about writing is awesome.
They can't wait to write and share the stories with friends and family.
In Math, we are finished Chapter 13, Addition and Subtraction to 40 and Chapter 11, Graphs.
The students learned many strategies to solve addition and subtraction to 40. Many were able to draw their thinking showing tens and ones. Some were able to show expanded notation. In addition, Being able to understand word problems before starting the solution is key.
Up next: Chapter 15: Calendar and Time then Chapter 17: Addition and Subtraction to 100. Over the summer your child may access online resources to help them practice their math:
www.gregtangmath.com or www. mathgames.com
Social Studies- We are learning about the Marketplace. We are reading books about and discussing: needs vs.wants, goods vs. services, and where many things are made with a close look a factories. We are also learning about coin values and counting mixed coins.
We will take the children to the Magic House in May and have them explore different jobs they could do when they grow up.
In Science, our next unit is about Air and Weather. During this science unit, the children will explore properties of air as it interacts with other materials and when it is put under pressure. We will observe, record and discuss the weather every day and discussed the types of instruments scientist use to learn about the weather. We will make parachutes, kites and windmills to extend our learning.
Important dates to remember:
Friday, May 3rd Early release
Friday, May 10th- Magic House Field Trip
Saturday, May 11th- Captain's Day at the Ballpark 1:15 Cards game
Thursday, May 243rd- All Library Books due
Friday, May 24th- Field Day
Monday, May 27th- No School, Memorial Day
Thursday, May 30th- Last Day- EARLY RELEASE
The students are writing many stories. The excitement in the room about writing is awesome.
They can't wait to write and share the stories with friends and family.
In Math, we are finished Chapter 13, Addition and Subtraction to 40 and Chapter 11, Graphs.
The students learned many strategies to solve addition and subtraction to 40. Many were able to draw their thinking showing tens and ones. Some were able to show expanded notation. In addition, Being able to understand word problems before starting the solution is key.
Up next: Chapter 15: Calendar and Time then Chapter 17: Addition and Subtraction to 100. Over the summer your child may access online resources to help them practice their math:
www.gregtangmath.com or www. mathgames.com
Social Studies- We are learning about the Marketplace. We are reading books about and discussing: needs vs.wants, goods vs. services, and where many things are made with a close look a factories. We are also learning about coin values and counting mixed coins.
We will take the children to the Magic House in May and have them explore different jobs they could do when they grow up.
In Science, our next unit is about Air and Weather. During this science unit, the children will explore properties of air as it interacts with other materials and when it is put under pressure. We will observe, record and discuss the weather every day and discussed the types of instruments scientist use to learn about the weather. We will make parachutes, kites and windmills to extend our learning.
Important dates to remember:
Friday, May 3rd Early release
Friday, May 10th- Magic House Field Trip
Saturday, May 11th- Captain's Day at the Ballpark 1:15 Cards game
Thursday, May 243rd- All Library Books due
Friday, May 24th- Field Day
Monday, May 27th- No School, Memorial Day
Thursday, May 30th- Last Day- EARLY RELEASE
Comprehension Strategies
Ways to talk about books with your child...
Who are the characters?
Where does the story take place?
What is the problem in the story?
What is the solution?
How did the characters feelings change?
Retell the story....
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Scenes to Series Writing Unit
Our new Writing Unit is from Scenes to Series that includes making a Character and writing several stories with the character that is made-up. These characters get to go on many adventures. In order to make this unit fun, I am asking that parents please send DUCK TAPE and an EMPTY CEREAL BOX. We will use the duck tape to bind our stories and the cereal box will be cut and decorated to keep the stories. We will share these stories with our parents and then with fourth grade buddies.
Monday, March 25, 2019
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
The Ugly Duckling
We saw a Lightwire Performance of The Ugly Duckling at the Florissant Civic Center. The whole theater was in black so we could see the lights outlining the ducklings. It was very cool.
February Newsletter
Reading Workshop: We launched our new unit, Readers meet Characters and Series books by reading about Iris and Walter from the series and Mr. Putter and Tabby from the series. We recorded our thoughts, wonderings and favorite parts on post-its and in our readers' notebook.
**Character in series books become our friends because we know them so well.***
Click link for series books at first grade's "Just Right Level" First Grade Book Suggestions
Writer's Workshop, Our Writing Review unit is all about writing an opinion. The children are writing their opinions about the items in the collection they brought from home. But that is not all! Kids have opinions about a lot of things. They are honing their skills by writing about their favorite: food, sport, color, pet, etc. Did you know Opinion writing is like the cookie O.R.E.O.? Opinion writing involves much more than just stating an Opinion. Students must give Reasons for their opinion presented in an interesting and convincing manner with Examples. The last sentence is a restate of their Opinion.
We learned that Characters DRIVE the story by:
showing emotion,
taking us places,
getting into trouble or having problem and then...
fixing the problem or finding a solution.
Also, we are learning about characters from their friends.
Click link for series books at first grade's "Just Right Level" First Grade Book Suggestions
Writer's Workshop, Our Writing Review unit is all about writing an opinion. The children are writing their opinions about the items in the collection they brought from home. But that is not all! Kids have opinions about a lot of things. They are honing their skills by writing about their favorite: food, sport, color, pet, etc. Did you know Opinion writing is like the cookie O.R.E.O.? Opinion writing involves much more than just stating an Opinion. Students must give Reasons for their opinion presented in an interesting and convincing manner with Examples. The last sentence is a restate of their Opinion.
In Math, we are in Chapter 13, Addition and Subtraction to 40. The students are learning many strategies to solve addition and subtraction to 40. Many regrouped larger numbers with blocks, cubes/tens rods and used the number line to help them find the answer.
They are able to draw the problem and answer the problem or use expanded notation to show tens and ones.
Being able to understand what the question is asking before starting the solution is key!
Over the summer your child may access online resources to help them practice their math:
NEXT UP: Social Studies: Long Ago and Today.
All parents used www.signupgenius.com to make their date/time selection.
You will be getting a reminder email a few days before the conference.
Looking Ahead:
March 8- Conference Prep- NO SCHOOL
March 4-14 Conferences
March 15- 24 Spring Break
April 5- Early Release
April 19th- April Break, NO SCHOOL
April 24th- Field Trip to the Museum of Transportation
May 3rd- Early Release
May 10th- Field Trip to the Magic House
May 24th- Field Day
May 27th- No School Memorial Day
May 30th- Last day, Early Release
They are able to draw the problem and answer the problem or use expanded notation to show tens and ones.
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| Drawing tens as a line and ones as dots and xs. |
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| Breaking down the problem into tens and ones |
Being able to understand what the question is asking before starting the solution is key!
Over the summer your child may access online resources to help them practice their math:
www.gregtangmath.com or www.mathgames.com
Social Studies- Our
new unit is Long Ago and Today.
*****Timeline project****
Please send 6-7 pictures of your child from
birth through now. These need to be copies because students will be gluing them
on paper for their own timeline. If you want, you can send digital pictures
through email and I will print them on the color printer at school. Make sure
your child has seen these pictures and can write one sentence telling about the
picture. Please send them to school by spring break.
PARENTS:
If you
have any “old” objects around the house that you would be willing to share with
the class, we would love it. Some examples of old objects are: typewriters,
cameras, tape recorders, record players, toys, etc.
Parent Teacher Conferences are Now! March 4-14 All parents used www.signupgenius.com to make their date/time selection.
You will be getting a reminder email a few days before the conference.
Looking Ahead:
March 8- Conference Prep- NO SCHOOL
March 4-14 Conferences
March 15- 24 Spring Break
April 5- Early Release
April 19th- April Break, NO SCHOOL
April 24th- Field Trip to the Museum of Transportation
May 3rd- Early Release
May 10th- Field Trip to the Magic House
May 24th- Field Day
May 27th- No School Memorial Day
May 30th- Last day, Early Release
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