3/30/2019 0 Comments April 1-5Dear families, First grade was overjoyed to see the sunshine and to shed their winter layers. This week, we have been discussing the changing seasons. What better way to recognize the transition than through observation. Together with our kindergarten friends, we explored the FA trails. Using our senses, we spotted the budding trees and the return of green grass. They noticed the soft and moist soil through the fields. The students were most intrigued by the beautiful sounds of the peepers chirping at the vernal pool. We even met a tiny serpent along our way. We look forward to many more explorations as the weather improves. This week FA hosted author Andrew Forsthoefel. His book Walking to Listen described his journey across country on foot with only his tent and backpack. He recounts the many experiences along the way. Most valuable were the interesting stories of the people he encountered. His presentation emphasized the importance of careful listening in order to convey respect, compassion, and a deeper understanding for the lives of others. Just thirty days into our reading expedition, we have already made remarkable progress. The bookworm has reached the Ms. Bookstein's fifth grade classroom! I am amazed at the students motivation and dedication to reading. Keep up the great work! Have a great weekend. "There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all."~ Jacqueline Kennedy Curriculum HighlightsMathematics
-Subtracting with regrouping -Reviewing the terms borrowing and regrouping -Using place value chart to practice subtraction and regrouping (25=2 tens 5 ones AND 1 ten 15ones) -Reinforcing subtraction with the game-Race to Zero -Using addition (reverse operations) to check answers ie. 30-10= 20 and 20+10= 30 -Assessing knowledge of learned concepts within chapter Reading -Introducing Fables- The Boy Who Cried Wolf- Together the students recounted the events of the story. We discussed the importance of honesty and responsibility. They were able to identify the lesson within the fable. -Discussing the fables - The Ant and the Grasshopper and The Tortoise and the Hare -Learning the three sounds of the vowel team "ea" ( Let's eat steak and bread!) -Finding ea words in a word search -Reviewing 'oa' words with the game "Don't Rock the Boat" - Writing -Creating their own fable in writing workshop -Reflecting on our visit with the author Andrew Forsthoefel -Practicing sight words with Roll and Write game (our, because, friend, own, before) -Using sight words in sentences -Choosing a writing activity for Author's choice (opinion writing, fictional story, journal entry, poem, movie/book recommendation)
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