Dr. Patterson joined in on the fun!
We had a great time learning, dancing, and grooving with the learning station.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Wonder: Are Pennies lucky?
This week we are WONDERing if pennies are really lucky. We thought this would be a great topic to explore because we have learned that Abe Lincoln is on the penny, we are discussing matter and different materials, we recently finished our unit on shapes and the penny is a circle, and next week we are diving into economics with our Goods/Services and Needs/Wants unit.
Do you think pennies are lucky? Explain your answer.
Do you think pennies are lucky? Explain your answer.
Monday, February 17, 2014
What happens if you don't brush your teeth?
February is Dental Health awareness month. This week, we are researching what happens if you don't brush your teeth, but we are going a step further! Sometimes it can be a chore to get our young ones to brush their teeth. We are taking a trip back in time to see the FIRST toothbrushes invented. You will be shocked.... and a little grossed out!
This is going to be a fun one! Stay tuned!
This is going to be a fun one! Stay tuned!
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Valentine's Party
I hope you all had a fantastic snowcation! I wanted to inform you that we will not be able to make up the Valentines party, but the students will be able to distribute their cards/gift to their friends. We will have a special snack on Monday and the remaining funds will go in our Friday Ice Cream account! Thanks for understanding and I look forward to seeing you on Monday! 
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Our Daily 5 Workshop Today
Today I noticed a lot of great work during our Daily 5 time. Here are a few students sharing their amazing work.
My guided reading group are showing their completed _at Letter Ladder.
Brooks, Colten, and Christian used their letter sounds to write words and used spacing between words. Great job, boys!
Thank you, Mrs. Mac's first grade class, for sharing their Water project with us! We learned so much!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
George Washington's Teeth
Did you know George Washington had bad teeth? He had rotten teeth and lost them in war, at dinner, and even while trying to disguise his bad smile. We read the book, George Washington's Teeth and created a chart of details describing his teeth from the text.
Next, we used the details from the text to create our very own George portraits.
Tomorrow we will start writing a silly informational piece on George Washington's teeth. Check back with us soon to see the finished product!
Sight Word Practice
We really need to practice sight words. Here is a helpful tool for sight word practice. Enjoy.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Surprise Reader!
Parents, if you are interested in surprising your child at school, please email me. We are happy to accommodate for your schedule!
Week 23 Plans
Sight Words:
had, that, will
Reading- Comparing different types of texts: fiction, information, and poetry. We are reading a lot of books about American Heroes and symbols to extend our Social Studies lessons.
Phonics- blending sounds orally to make words, syllables, and rhyming words.
Writing- We are writing silly informational pieces based on our mentor text, George Washington's Teeth.
Math- We are wrapping up our geometry unit on 2D and 3D shapes. The students will complete a unit assessment on Friday. You can help your child prepare by reviewing cube, sphere, cylinder, and cone.
Social Studies- We are learning about Famous America Heroes (Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Susan B. Anthony). We will also learn some symbols that represent America (The Liberty Bell, The Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagle, The American Flag, and our National Anthem The Star Spangled Banner).
We have a busy week ahead! I encourage you to have conversations with your child on what they are learning in the classroom. I hope this overview will provide a guide to start great and meaningul discussions.
I also enourage you to research our Wonder of the Week Why are all snowflakes different? and post your child's findings on the blog or by emailing me. Your child will receive three marshmallows to build a snowman on Friday.
had, that, will
Reading- Comparing different types of texts: fiction, information, and poetry. We are reading a lot of books about American Heroes and symbols to extend our Social Studies lessons.
Phonics- blending sounds orally to make words, syllables, and rhyming words.
Writing- We are writing silly informational pieces based on our mentor text, George Washington's Teeth.
Math- We are wrapping up our geometry unit on 2D and 3D shapes. The students will complete a unit assessment on Friday. You can help your child prepare by reviewing cube, sphere, cylinder, and cone.
Social Studies- We are learning about Famous America Heroes (Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Susan B. Anthony). We will also learn some symbols that represent America (The Liberty Bell, The Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagle, The American Flag, and our National Anthem The Star Spangled Banner).
We have a busy week ahead! I encourage you to have conversations with your child on what they are learning in the classroom. I hope this overview will provide a guide to start great and meaningul discussions.
I also enourage you to research our Wonder of the Week Why are all snowflakes different? and post your child's findings on the blog or by emailing me. Your child will receive three marshmallows to build a snowman on Friday.
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