Poetry in 1st Grade!

Over the course of your child's first grade year, we have loved diving into our poetry binders at least once a week as we have grown as readers.  We have discussed different types of poems and enjoyed many topical poems based on what we are learning in 1st grade.  Poems have not only provided great practice for our sight word vocabulary, but also an opportunity to practice our fluency (smooth reading without lots of hesitation) as a reader!  Here is a 'glimpse' into what you might see on a Day 4 afternoon in the 1st grade rooms!

Summer Reading Program Introduced!

The First Graders had an opportunity to visit the Wellman Public Library on Monday afternoon as a kick-off to the upcoming Summer Reading Program that will be offered!  Students enjoyed a tour of the library, listening to a couple of stories and taking part in a craft.  A cookie snack was also enjoyed as well!  This program is a great way to keep your little one motivated to read through the summer months, as well he/she is continuing to develop those reading skills for 2nd grade!   You will definitely want your little one to take part in this program!

Inventors Galore!

During our Social Studies time over the last couple of weeks, we have focused our discussion on inventions of long ago and their affect on our world today.  Students were very intrigued with the early inventions of the toothbrush, oven and radio and how these inventions have improved to make our lives easier.  We also loved learning more about some famous inventors such as Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and George Washington Carver.  The first graders then used their imagination to 'plan' out an invention of his/her own!  Make sure to ask your child about his/her invention!  Here are some of the cute inventor projects we put together!

Fraction Action!!

First graders have been discussing equal parts over the last couple of weeks, focusing on halves, thirds and fourths.  The students have been challenged to cut objects into these parts and label the fractional pieces.  To put our knowledge of fractions into 'action', we used Hershey bars to help us practice this concept.  We will continue working with fractions through the remainder of the year and will soon be comparing fractional parts to one another! Challenge your firstie to show off his/her fractional skills for you!