What we've been up to...

News from Ms. Little’s 1^st Grade Class

June 18, 2015

Upcoming Events

·      Friday, June 19^th – Dismissal at 11:45 (Last day of school)

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Hello Families!

We have been busy these last few days of school!  We visited our third grade buddies so that they could tell us about and show us the simple machines they made. Some of the machines included a carousel and an elevator.

In Math, we have been learning about measurement. We measured different items in our classroom with tiles and we measured our names with different nonstandard measuring tools such as paper clips, toothpicks, counters, and clothespins.

We have also been exploring time to the hour and to the half hour and using mini clocks to practice.

Lastly, in math, we have been working on accurately identifying and counting pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters as we learn about money.

Our All About Books are finished! We shared them with our third grade buddies as part of our publishing party.  They were a lot of hard work but each first grader is proud of the effort they put into writing their book, along with all the other projects they completed in Writer’s Workshop this year.

Enjoy the summer, and keep on reading!

All of the children in our class have made great progress this year in reading.  To get ready for second grade and to keep their brain sharp, have your child keep reading and writing! Below is a list of suggestions to practice.

• ·      Read everything! Signs, food boxes, magazines, etc.
• ·      Write me a letter! I promise to write back!
• ·      Keep a few books in the car.
• ·      Make a set time to read aloud to your child – even if it’s just 5 minutes!
• ·      Make a set time for your child to read quietly to themselves.
• ·      Play reading games like hangman or brain quest.
• ·      Continue to read books online at www.raz-kids.com
• ·      Make a set time for your child to visit www.starfall.com
• ·      Listen to stories online at www.storylineonline.net 

Thank you!!

Thank you for sharing your child with me this year. I have looked forward to working with them each and every day and am truly amazed at the progress they all have made both socially and academically.  I’d say we all had a successful year in first grade!

Have a great summer! 

Ms. Little

What we've been up to...

News from Ms. Little’s 1^st Grade Class

May 28, 2015

Upcoming Events

·      Friday, June 5^th – Dismissal at 11:45

·      Friday, June 5^th – Scholastic Book Orders due

·      Friday, June 19^th – Dismissal at 11:45 (Last day of school)

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Hello Families!

In Writer’s Workshop we are continuing to work on our All About Books. Each student found and recorded several fascinating facts about their animal, drew a detailed diagram labeling important parts of their animal, wrote about where their animal lives and what it eats, and learned about the different kinds of the animal they’re researching. We are becoming animal experts!

In Social Studies, we are learning about American national symbols. After watching a Brainpop Jr. video about the symbols of our country and reading a book about the American flag, we discussed the importance and significance of each part of the flag, and then created our own.

Plant update! Our pansy, viola, and sweet pea seeds have sprouted and are growing quite a bit! Each day they are growing taller and developing more leaves. We have been measuring them and writing down our observations as they change.

Classroom Supplies

Thank you to families who have sent in shared classroom supplies throughout the school year! We are running low on tissues, dry erase markers and disinfecting wipes. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated.

Enjoy the weekend!

Ms. Little