Friday, September 25, 2015

September 21st-25th


September 25, 2015
This week we had our second full week of first grade!  We have already done so much. Here are a few highlights of our week:

In math we:
-Began working on subtraction problems
-Had Dr. Ribiero in to teach us about different types of problems
-Learned how to subtract with horizontal and vertical math problems
-Worked on strategies for subtraction (using our fingers, drawing objects)

In reading we:
-Continued to share our favorite books with the class
-Began reading books at our own level
-Learned how we will be building our reading stamina
-Created rules for Reading Workshop

In writing we:
-Continue to work on our narrative stories.  We focused on small moments.  A few more students were able to share this week.

In Fundations we:
-Began tapping CVC (consonant vowel consonant) words.

In science we continued our plant unit by learning about leaves changing colors and planting apple seeds.  In social studies we continued discussing Johnny Appleseed and learning more about him.

This week we also created our classroom rules. We also earned our first Pajama Day!

I am proud to announce that the teachers won the Teacher vs. Police softball game last night! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us.  The event was huge success and I enjoyed seeing some of you!

Have an amazing weekend,
Miss Walsh

Upcoming events:
Tuesday, October 6th: Field Trip to Ward's Berry Farm (permission slips are due Monday)
Sunday, October 25th: Wrentham Elementary Halloween Hustle 5K Walk/Run, Moster Dash and 1 Mile Fun Run
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Friday, September 18, 2015

September 14-18



September 18, 2015

This week we had our first full week of first grade!  We have already done so much. Here are a few highlights of our week:
In math we:

·         Worked on writing addition math sentences

·         Practiced addition word problems

·         Learned how to add with horizontal and vertical math problems

·         Learned that with addition, the number order does not matter before the equal sign

·         Worked on strategies for addition (using our fingers, drawing objects, and counting on)
In reading we:
·         Continued to share our favorite books with the class

·         Discussed how everyone reads at a different pace

·         Mentioned how next week we will be beginning reading at our own level

·         Read Audrey’s Tree House and then drew our ideal tree house

·         Drew our favorite reading moment

·         Reviewed using a picture walk to help us with words we do not know
In writing we:
·         Continue to work on our narrative stories.  We focused on beginning, middle and end this week.  A few students got to share their stories and the rest will share next week.
In Fundations we:
·         Finished introducing all of the letters of the alphabet and worked on placing the letters in alphabetic order

·         Next week we will begin tapping.
In science we began our plant unit and also included social studies by discussing Johnny Appleseed.
This week we also had our first computer class.  We had a great first full week!
Have a great weekend,
Miss Walsh
The boys and girls 'Fishing for Facts'

We got a new addition to our classroom!  A SmartBoard!