So with that... Another BIG week of learning! In math we worked on counting and writing higher numbers. The benchmark for the end of first grade is 120. During writer's workshop we've begun the revision process for our first author's celebration, which means you can look forward to a take home folder of your child's writing very soon! During social studies we read and learned about Paul Bunyun, focusing on words to describe his character.
Calendar Routines
One of our well established routines is our morning meeting routine. Our calendar time is very interactive. As we progress through the calendar pages on our smart board children use whiteboards to answer questions often with a mathematical focus. This routine gets there math brains going first thing in the a.m as they solve for missing addends, determine whether equations are true or false, make tally marks, and use coins to show the value of our day. Each week I have 1 child who is the "calendar kid." The calendar kid helps run the meeting. It's a pretty big responsibility!
One of our well established routines is our morning meeting routine. Our calendar time is very interactive. As we progress through the calendar pages on our smart board children use whiteboards to answer questions often with a mathematical focus. This routine gets there math brains going first thing in the a.m as they solve for missing addends, determine whether equations are true or false, make tally marks, and use coins to show the value of our day. Each week I have 1 child who is the "calendar kid." The calendar kid helps run the meeting. It's a pretty big responsibility!
Math highlights
This week children worked on covering and counting the area of their foot print. They used inch tiles and lima beans. These manipulatives allow children to practice accurate counting with numbers up to and past 50 and to practice tracking strategies. They also started an activity called counting strips, where they were asked to practice rote number writing. This activity calls for students to address common errors and misconception including reversing their teen numbers and decades (for example; 21 for 12 and 04 for 40).
This week children worked on covering and counting the area of their foot print. They used inch tiles and lima beans. These manipulatives allow children to practice accurate counting with numbers up to and past 50 and to practice tracking strategies. They also started an activity called counting strips, where they were asked to practice rote number writing. This activity calls for students to address common errors and misconception including reversing their teen numbers and decades (for example; 21 for 12 and 04 for 40).
Writer's Workshop
The revision process started with children choosing the piece from their writing folders that they were most excited to share with the world. This was a very thoughtful process, which included children spreading out around the room and pouring over the stories in their folders.
The revision process started with children choosing the piece from their writing folders that they were most excited to share with the world. This was a very thoughtful process, which included children spreading out around the room and pouring over the stories in their folders.
Then children worked with their writing partners. They read aloud pages in their book, while their partners asked them questions to help with details.
A few more reminders....
Our first week of BOOKTIME has finally arrived! The children were excited to choose their just right books and bring them home to read. Please consider booktime another essential piece of first grade reading homework. Booktime books, poem notebook reading, and RAZ kids will all help your child with their reading success. Booktime books come home Mondays, please help your child return the folder to school on Fridays.
Picture retakes, for those interested, are scheduled for Monday, November 17th. Please read the Thursday Packet for updated information.
Our first week of BOOKTIME has finally arrived! The children were excited to choose their just right books and bring them home to read. Please consider booktime another essential piece of first grade reading homework. Booktime books, poem notebook reading, and RAZ kids will all help your child with their reading success. Booktime books come home Mondays, please help your child return the folder to school on Fridays.
Picture retakes, for those interested, are scheduled for Monday, November 17th. Please read the Thursday Packet for updated information.
If you have further questions you can contact LifeTouch directly at 800-697-4451.
Finally, I look forward to sharing your child's progress with you at our upcoming conferences. Please refer to our SignUp Genius for your selected date an time. You should also be receiving a reminder from the site.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Finally, I look forward to sharing your child's progress with you at our upcoming conferences. Please refer to our SignUp Genius for your selected date an time. You should also be receiving a reminder from the site.
Have a wonderful weekend!
