Scholastic News

Every week your child will have the opportunity to read a children's magazine article from Scholastic News.  The articles are appealing to first graders because the subject matter targets topics of interest to young children (pumpkins, spiders) and their teachers (feelings, politeness, school rules).  I can project an interactive version of the article on our Smartboard so that the children can tap and draw to answer questions and play a game.  This week they read an article called "School Feelings."  Afterward I gave them an activity page where students drew a face to match the feeling he or she would have in that scenario.  Here are some fun pics made by some very artistic students!

 

 

Day 2 and the Fun Continues

It's hot but we're having fun!  We've been reading great books like The Rainbow Fish and Lunch Bunnies.

We have even begun writing!  It doesn't often happen this way, but when I say it's time for writing, there's an overwhelming chorus of "Yeah!" and "I love writing!"  That makes my teacher heart sing!

We spent some time outside today to get the wiggles out!  Check out the pictures here.

First Days of School

Today was the first day of first grade!  So much new learning will occur in these first few days and weeks as we all get to know each other.  After a summer of fun, it's hard to sit and listen for long stretches.  We try to give them extra movement breaks throughout the day.  When the weather is nice, outside recess is fun!!! I took a few pictures from the first day.  I love to study their sweet faces and see the looks of concentration and joy!

Click here to go to an album of photos from the first day!