We have been studying addition and subtraction. When we subtract, we sometimes use a number line to help us. For example, if the problem says 6-2, we begin at the 6 and jump back 2 spaces. We land on the 4, which is the answer!
We are also studying how to read graphs and organize information on a graph. We will start learning about using tally marks to count objects, later this week.
On Thurs., we will measure the circumference of a large pumpkin. Be sure to ask your child what circumference means!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Reading
Joseph, Van, Gabriel, Alden, Allison, William, Jalen, J'Kias, Hazel and Lander all received popsicles for reading and recording 20 books on their reading log!
I enjoyed reading individually with many students today! Students are doinbg a great job reading independently.
Hazel's mom has been in several times to read stories to us. We loved those Halloween stories.
Madison's mom came in to work with a literature circle, which several students enjoyed.
Participation on Raz kids has slowed down a bit. I hope you will get back to it when you can. You may have noticed that there are new names on the class list. We do not have new students in our class, but I had extra spaces allowed, so I included some friends.
We are not doing a new story in our reading book tis week. We are reading the health text instead , because it is red ribbon week.
I enjoyed reading individually with many students today! Students are doinbg a great job reading independently.
Hazel's mom has been in several times to read stories to us. We loved those Halloween stories.
Madison's mom came in to work with a literature circle, which several students enjoyed.
Participation on Raz kids has slowed down a bit. I hope you will get back to it when you can. You may have noticed that there are new names on the class list. We do not have new students in our class, but I had extra spaces allowed, so I included some friends.
We are not doing a new story in our reading book tis week. We are reading the health text instead , because it is red ribbon week.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Science
We have been fortunate to have a lot of great science experiences. We had 3 weeks of science rotations with our district science kits. Then we went to the children's museum and learned about friction and other science concepts. Today we are participating in National Chemistry Day with students and teachers from Clemson University and Furman University ! Ask your child about the cool experiments they did at school!
Do you know what cleans dirty pennies best? water, milk, vinegar or ketchup? Ask your child.
Which kind of bouncy ball will bounce higher? a warm bouncy ball or a cold bouncy ball? Ask your child.
Will a wooden car move quickly or slowly over wax paper? sandpaper? smooth wood? bubble wrap? Ask your child.
Do you know what cleans dirty pennies best? water, milk, vinegar or ketchup? Ask your child.
Which kind of bouncy ball will bounce higher? a warm bouncy ball or a cold bouncy ball? Ask your child.
Will a wooden car move quickly or slowly over wax paper? sandpaper? smooth wood? bubble wrap? Ask your child.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Raz Kids report
Alden, Allison, Connor, Hazel, Jack T, Joseph, Madison and William worked on Raz Kids this week! Great job! Happy reading!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Science Day
Can you imagine playing in the mud with 100 first graders? That's what I did today! Thanks to Mrs. Ehnis for helping me! Today we made small bricks. We combined red clay, dark soil, grass and water to form mud balls. Then we flattened them inside a small container and set them out to dry. They will become dry and hard. This is how bricks are made of earth materials. We learned a lot!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Next week
Next week is a short week for students. Thurs. and Fri. are professional development days for teachers. Wed is our field trip to the Children's Museum. We will walk to the museum and back, so make sure your child wears good walking shoes.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Raz Kids
Alden, Gabriel, Joseph and Madison did a good job on Raz Kids this week! Keep up the good work.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Pajama Day
Everyone had a great time on pajama day! Even Ms. Thomas and Ms. Field wore their pajamas to join in the fun! We had bagels and cream cheese in the morning, which Michael's mom sent. Shanita's mom baked a cake for us, which we ate with our lunch. Then we watched Magic Schoolbus videos and ate popcorn, which Hazel's mom sent! With all this going on, I am sorry to say that I forgot to take a picture for the blog!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Fall for Stone
I really enjoyed the Fall for Stone party tonight. It was great to visit with friends and get to know people better. Thanks PTA.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Writing
Students are now using their dictionaries during writing workshop. When they don't know how to spell a word, I will write it in their dictionary. They will copy it in their story and then that word will be there for future use. They are doing a fabulous job with the dictionaries and this helps their writing improve. :)
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