Last June we met at Look Ahead Day.....
Now they are first graders hard at work and having fun!
We started off learning about the life cycle of a monarch butterfly-thanks to your help each classroom had a caterpillar. One has hatched and we still have 2 chrysalises.
In math we are reviewing concepts such as:
counting, tally marks, subitizing, make ten facts, and reviewing correct numeral formation.
Our Word Study has focused on letter sound review and correct letter formation of lower case letters. Once a letter and number have been reviewed they will then be held accountable for writing it the correct way. This takes time so please do not be surprised if you see reversals now and then!
We are also reviewing snap words, also called trick words and heart words. These are words we commonly read and write that may not follow the phonics rules. These have a tricky part that we need to memorize by heart. So far we are practicing: a, the, and, of, is, his, as, has. Practice makes permanent!
To kick off reading we are are using nursery rhymes! Each child has a nursery rhyme booklet. Each day we read a nursery rhyme together, look for snap words, rhyming words, and choral read. They work on a follow up activity and then read from a book box filled with nursery rhymes.
Routines, routines, routines-so many to learn! Here are a few examples...
lunchroom
Fire drills
Classroom voice levels
What happens when we make a mistake-a work in progress with their input
The class enjoys having explore time in the classroom and of course recess!
Read alouds-here is a sampling of the books I have read to the class. We always talk about what is this book really teaching us? What can we learn?
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These photos have appeared in the school newsletter or previous communications but I thought I would add them here as well!
