We have had a fabulous time learning all about first grade and how things work.  We told them that they have grown so much in just a few short days.  They are learning that the soon we get our work done, the more time we have to have FUN!!!  We always say, work then play! 

 

As a class we set a few goals:

1. I can think before I speak.  ( using a kind tone and not blurting out of turn)

2. I can line up in line order. 

Math:

This week we will be reviewing number writing, numbers before and after, counting on from a given number and skip counting by 5’s and 10’s.

Literacy:

Our focus this week is words with the short a sound. We will practice reading and writing them. We will continue to write daily in our journals.  Our focus for writing is finishing a complete sentence using spacing and punctuation. Testing is underway at SJS.  This week we will introduce more stations during small group literacy time.  One new station is iPads.  Currently, the students will have access to EPIC.  If you have not heard of this, it is an online library of books that students can read or have read to them.

Science:

We planted Rye and Alfafa Seeds on Friday.  We will continue to observe their growth in our classroom.  We will learn all about what plants and animals need to grow and thrive. 

Thank you for allowing us to spend our days with your child.  This is a really fun group of kids!  

Mrs. M will teach Tuesday and Mrs. Luers will be teaching Wednesday-Friday.

Blessing,

~Mrs. M & Mrs. Luers