Be Mine!

February has brought sweet, sunny smiles and friendship to our classroom!  

First graders started the month with a Groundhog Day themed lesson on making predictions. Students predicted whether or not the groundhog would see his shadow. We watched a live broadcast of Punxsutawney Phil online. Winter is (still) coming, according to Phil!

 

During February, students have been able to talk and share about the many things they love.Each student has recorded their thoughts by penning a book titled "I Love..." We hope to finish them next week.  Below is a sneak peak of what some students hold most dear.

Students engaged in many Valentine lessons that included learning about Cupid and creating graphs from conversation hearts!


These firsties were filled with Valentine's Day love! From crafting card holders to passing out valentines and sharing a snack, friendship and kindness filled the classroom!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students have been identifying coins and their values during math.  Race to the Bank and Four in a Row have been favorite games for reviewing coins.  Students have money mats on their desks to help if needed.  Our awesome skip-counting skills have really helped to count up coins!

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 In closing, I would like to wish this very special girl good luck in her new adventures. She will be missed.  Her new classmates are fortunate to be gaining a witty, artistic, kind-hearted friend!    

Hooray for the 100th Day!

Our time in first grade is passing so quickly! We celebrated the 100th Day of school this week. Students participated in 100 Day stations in both first grade classrooms as well as the kindergarten classrooms.  They were excited to visit other rooms and celebrate being 100 days brighter!

100 Day snack!

Students happily shared their collections of 100 items through the week. The items are currently displayed on the first grade bulletin board downstairs.  It has been a hit with students of all ages comparing the weight, size, and volume of 100 things!

During writing, students are referencing picture dictionaries and beginner's dictionaries to search for the correct spelling or the meaning of a word. Their word choices are quite impressive!     

After a review of solid, liquid, and gas, students began a scientific investigation unit on dissolving solids.  We used  Kool-Aid and our Ninja Turtle friend, Raph, to aid in visual representation of the qualities of items that dissolve or not. We continued by focusing on the question "What happens when common substances are mixed with water?"  Students separated into cooperative groups and completed an experiment with water and sugar.  We will continue experimenting with other substances next week!

January has shown us sun and snow.  We were happy to get outside a few days this week!

And now it's snowing....