Friday we had so much fun reading the big book, One Red Rooster. It has many number words, color words and little sight words in it. After reading it many times, we created our own class book. The students are so proud of their work. We can't wait for you to see it when you are visiting our room next. We have some very talented artists!
Last school year, the Parent Club worked so hard to raise money for our school to purchase new technology. As a staff, we decided on a tablet for K -3 graders that is designed specifically for use in the classroom. The tablet is called a Learnpad. We began using our Learnpads this week and they are awesome! The students were able to begin learning with them the minute they put their little hands on them. They are that easy! Ask your first grader about using them and see what they have to say. When I asked them what they thought after the first day, I heard responses such as, "They are fun!" "I love them!" and my personal favorite, "They are stunning!" As their teacher, I couldn't agree more. Thank you, thank you, Parent Club!
This week our class discussed what kind of a classroom we wanted ours to be this year. Students suggested many things they thought would be necessary for us to all feel comfortable, safe and happy at school. We then condensed our ideas into four basic rules. Let me tell you, I think they nailed it. These rules could be good reminders for all of us wherever we are. Don't you think you would enjoy spending time with people who do these things?
This week we have been learning about what scientists do. Now we know that scientists question things, observe things, do experiments and record their findings. We do those things too! We are scientists! We conducted an experiment to find out how many drops of water will fit on top of a penny. Boy, were we surprised! Our predictions were much lower than our results. That tells us that we learned something! We also conducted a taste test to see if we can taste thins when we cannot see them or smell them. Our prediction was correct. We all could taste the difference between a potato and an apple. Finally, we conducted an experiment to see if an orange floats. You’ll have to ask your young scientists what we learned with the experiment. Science is awesome! What a Great Start! The school year has gotten off to a great start! Students have been working hard to learn our new routines and the new expectations that first grade brings. It has been so much fun helping them adjust to the changes and learning all about them. I am look forward to a wonderful year of learning and growing together. Our Rules This week we discussed what kind of a classroom we wanted to spend our time in this year. Students came up with all of the ideas of what they thought we would need to have our room be a pleasant place for all of us. Let me tell you, they are very insightful. We condensed their ideas into four rules to help us enjoy our time learning together this year. I have to say, I think they nailed it. These rules could just about take us through life! |
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December 2015
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