We had a colorful, fun-filled week
in first grade!
- In Language Arts, we read a colorful fantasy story called, Happy Fall! In the beginning of the story, Pinwheel thought he broke the tree when he bumped into it and the leaves began to fall. At the end of the story, he and his friends Squirrel and Owl had a blast jumping in the crisp, colorful leaves! Our reading skill focused on retelling main events using a graphic organizer and sequential order (transition words: first, next, then, last). The children had a lot of fun retelling their favorite story and/or movie to practice identifying main events.
Extending the Learning in Language Arts |
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-In Spelling, the students were introduced to -ou and -ow words, which we referred to as the OUCH words. The students took part in many spelling activities throughout the week to practice their new word families. They especially enjoyed writing their words on neon colored band-aids. Anytime they were asked what happened, or heard the word “ouch”, they had to spell one of their OUCH words. Please be sure that your child completes his/her nightly spelling homework neatly! Also, the children should be using proper letter formation in their daily writing.
Extending the Learning in Spelling |
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-Our Grammar lessons focused on identifying and using color words and number words as adjectives that describe. We had plenty of fun discussing the importance of using adjectives to provide details in our writing. We also had a fantastic time reading colorful books and practicing a reader’s theater story, My Crayons Talk.
Extending the Learning in Grammar |
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-In Math, we wrapped up Chapter 23, Money. The students learned how to identify and count mixed coins (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and dollars). We’ve been counting mixed coins, making trades, comparing amounts of money, and showing various ways to make a given amount of money.
Extending the Learning in Math |
For additional math practice, check out the following sites: Counting Money: |
-Our Grammar lessons focused on identifying and using color words and number words as adjectives that describe. We had plenty of fun discussing the importance of using adjectives to provide details in our writing. We also had a fantastic time reading colorful books and practicing a reader’s theater story, My Crayons Talk. 
-In Math, we wrapped up Chapter 23, Money. The students learned how to identify and count mixed coins (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and dollars). We’ve been counting mixed coins, making trades, comparing amounts of money, and showing various ways to make a given amount of money. 