We had another good day! We earned a compliment from Mrs. Ackerman yesterday and one from Mr Benjamin today. Therefore, we have 2 links on our compliment chain. When the chain hits the floor, we will get a class reward!
Today, we started our calendar activities and had our first estimating game. I had a clear jar of cotton balls. Each student made a guess about how many he/she thought was inside. Madison had the closest guess. She only missed the actual count by 1! The estimating jar is a fun way to practice and sharpen our number sense skills.
Today, we discussed the " tools" that students need to do their work. We use our bodies to learn (through movement, through our senses, through manipulating objects, etc). We use our voices to learn (through reading, discussing, asking questions, etc). We use concentration skills (to help us focus, listen to directions, and tune out distractions). We use our cooperation skills (through working together as a group, with partners, working with teachers). Our class rules reflect this concept. We are learning to make strong choices involving our bodies, voices, concentration skills, and cooperation skills.
Tomorrow we will have a fire drill. I will practice the fire drill procedure with the class before it happens, but if your child gets nervous about these things, please prepare them.
Remember to turn in permission to photograph forms, if you allow me to post photos of your child. Then I can post some cute photos of children doing "their thing" in first grade!
We read some really good books this week. We read Wimberley Worries, David Goes to School, Appelamando's Dreams and Chrysanthemum. Ask your child to tell you about the books or tell which one was his/her favorite.
I'm looking forward to tomorrow :)
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