Homework for the week of Oct. 15, 2007:
1.)Complete Science sheets 15 – 26 and return them to school by Friday.2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.1.) one*2.) brand3.) have*4.) blond5.) who*6.) crab7.) crib8.) grab
* this word will not sound out and must be memorized
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday
Family Focus Time:
Developing Healthy Bodies
In this age of television, computers, and video games our children have forgetting how to play outdoors. Encourage your child to participate in activities that use large muscles. These activities might include throwing, catching, skipping, climbing and balancing. Practicing and mastering these skills helps a child to gain confidence and the ability to develop gross motor control and coordination.
Web Site of the Week
Seussville University
http://www.randomhouse.com/seussville/university/reasoning/ You can always expect the unexpected when you're dealing with Dr. Seuss characters! This Web site offers games that are just right for reinforcing critical thinking skills, such as Which One Is Different?, Which One Comes Next?, and the Cats Concentration Game.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Homework for the week of Oct. 8, 2007
Homework for the week of Oct. 8, 2007:
Learning new concepts is surprising to many of our students. First grade often requires a student to think and recall, figure out problems, and build upon the information that is presented in our daily instruction. You can support your child and prevent stress or confusion by reviewing his or her homework together each night
1.) Math practice counting to 100 by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s every night. Work toward no mistakes and not needing help. The Doubles Math Facts: Our memorization of math facts has begun. Children need to be able to say (know immediately) the answer upon seeing the fact. We are currently memorizing the following facts:
0 + 0 = 0 1 + 1 = 2 2 + 2 = 4 3 + 3 = 6 4+ 4 = 8 5 + 5 = 10
6 + 6 = 12 7 + 7 = 14 8 + 8 = 16 9 + 9 =18
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.
1.) the
2.) here
3.) dog
4.) got
5.) drop
6.) drag
7.) clap
8.) cost
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday
Family Focus Time:
THE PLACE GAME
Lay the same number of spoons as there are people in your family on the table. Ask your child to show you which spoon is first, second, third, and so on. Repeat with forks, knives, plates, and napkins. Now that everything is out, have your child set the table for dinner. Research has shown that children who have daily chores are more resourceful and secure. These children were also found to have higher self-esteem!
Web Site of the Week
NIEHS KIDS' PAGES
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/musicchild.htm
Sponsored by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, this site provides a veritable library of kids music and lyrics online. Music enhances learning -- and reading lyrics while singing along to a favorite tune is a great way to practice and improve reading skills. When you get to the site just click on the title of the song you want to hear, and a new screen pops up with the lyrics printed out. Wait a few seconds and you will hear the instrumental music begin to play. Then you can sing along while reading the lyrics.
Learning new concepts is surprising to many of our students. First grade often requires a student to think and recall, figure out problems, and build upon the information that is presented in our daily instruction. You can support your child and prevent stress or confusion by reviewing his or her homework together each night
1.) Math practice counting to 100 by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s every night. Work toward no mistakes and not needing help. The Doubles Math Facts: Our memorization of math facts has begun. Children need to be able to say (know immediately) the answer upon seeing the fact. We are currently memorizing the following facts:
0 + 0 = 0 1 + 1 = 2 2 + 2 = 4 3 + 3 = 6 4+ 4 = 8 5 + 5 = 10
6 + 6 = 12 7 + 7 = 14 8 + 8 = 16 9 + 9 =18
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.
1.) the
2.) here
3.) dog
4.) got
5.) drop
6.) drag
7.) clap
8.) cost
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday
Family Focus Time:
THE PLACE GAME
Lay the same number of spoons as there are people in your family on the table. Ask your child to show you which spoon is first, second, third, and so on. Repeat with forks, knives, plates, and napkins. Now that everything is out, have your child set the table for dinner. Research has shown that children who have daily chores are more resourceful and secure. These children were also found to have higher self-esteem!
Web Site of the Week
NIEHS KIDS' PAGES
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/musicchild.htm
Sponsored by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, this site provides a veritable library of kids music and lyrics online. Music enhances learning -- and reading lyrics while singing along to a favorite tune is a great way to practice and improve reading skills. When you get to the site just click on the title of the song you want to hear, and a new screen pops up with the lyrics printed out. Wait a few seconds and you will hear the instrumental music begin to play. Then you can sing along while reading the lyrics.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
HOmework for the week of Oct. 1, 2007
Homework Calendar for the week of Oct. 1, 2007
HOMEWORK
1. Complete math practice sheets 29 through 36
2. Words of the Week Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday. We are working on blends this week.
1.) last
2.) lost
3.) past
4.) plant
5.) slant
6.) snap
7.) snip
8.) spin
3. Make an entry in your Reading Record every night.
FAMILY FOCUS
October is Fire Prevention Month. Please help your child draw a map of your house showing the bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, etc. Then use a red crayon to draw safe escape routes from every room. Mark your family “meeting spot.” Please bring the map to class on Friday morning.
Web Site Of the Week
Teaching Treasures: Online Interactive Mathematics
http://www.teachingtreasures.com.au/maths/Maths_more.html
This website offers really easy-to-use interactive math games and quizzes to reinforce math skills in grades K through 10. When you get to the website you will see the menu of activities from basic exercises in addition and subtraction that use pictures to count out the correct answers to more challenging activities that demonstrate equations and theorems in algebra and trigonometry -- this site covers a wide range of math strands. To learn to tell time or understand Pythagoras, simply click on the topic of interest to you. The puzzle, quiz or activity will open on a new screen with instructions. If you have trouble solving the problems presented, simply click on the "help" button for a refresher lesson.
HOMEWORK
1. Complete math practice sheets 29 through 36
2. Words of the Week Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday. We are working on blends this week.
1.) last
2.) lost
3.) past
4.) plant
5.) slant
6.) snap
7.) snip
8.) spin
3. Make an entry in your Reading Record every night.
FAMILY FOCUS
October is Fire Prevention Month. Please help your child draw a map of your house showing the bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, etc. Then use a red crayon to draw safe escape routes from every room. Mark your family “meeting spot.” Please bring the map to class on Friday morning.
Web Site Of the Week
Teaching Treasures: Online Interactive Mathematics
http://www.teachingtreasures.com.au/maths/Maths_more.html
This website offers really easy-to-use interactive math games and quizzes to reinforce math skills in grades K through 10. When you get to the website you will see the menu of activities from basic exercises in addition and subtraction that use pictures to count out the correct answers to more challenging activities that demonstrate equations and theorems in algebra and trigonometry -- this site covers a wide range of math strands. To learn to tell time or understand Pythagoras, simply click on the topic of interest to you. The puzzle, quiz or activity will open on a new screen with instructions. If you have trouble solving the problems presented, simply click on the "help" button for a refresher lesson.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Homewoork For The Week Of Sept. 24
Homework for the week of Sept. 24, 2006:
Sept. 25: Picture Day
1.) Complete math practice sheets 19 through 28 and return them to school by Friday.
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.
1.) as
2.) is
3.) sit
4.) so
5.) last
6.) stop
7.) list
8.) lost
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday.
Family Focus Time: 20 Questions
The game begins with one player thinking of an object. The object can be very general (a dog, for example) or very specific (a cocker spaniel, or even a particular cocker spaniel belonging to someone whom all the players know).
The other players ask yes-or-no questions to try to identify the
mystery object. Altogether the players are allowed to ask only 20 questions. "Is it bigger than a lunchbox?" might be a good first question.
Players take turns asking questions. Questions must be answered truthfully; if "yes" or "no" doesn’t' fit an answer, though, "sometimes" and "sort of" are acceptable.
The player who correctly guesses the mystery object wins the round and gets to choose the next object. If the object is not guessed
in 20 questions, the word chooser reveals the answer and gets to choose again.
Web Site of the Week
PBS Kids: Horses
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities/acts/horses.html
This website offers fun activities from PBS to help kids learn about horses.
Sept. 25: Picture Day
1.) Complete math practice sheets 19 through 28 and return them to school by Friday.
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.
1.) as
2.) is
3.) sit
4.) so
5.) last
6.) stop
7.) list
8.) lost
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday.
Family Focus Time: 20 Questions
The game begins with one player thinking of an object. The object can be very general (a dog, for example) or very specific (a cocker spaniel, or even a particular cocker spaniel belonging to someone whom all the players know).
The other players ask yes-or-no questions to try to identify the
mystery object. Altogether the players are allowed to ask only 20 questions. "Is it bigger than a lunchbox?" might be a good first question.
Players take turns asking questions. Questions must be answered truthfully; if "yes" or "no" doesn’t' fit an answer, though, "sometimes" and "sort of" are acceptable.
The player who correctly guesses the mystery object wins the round and gets to choose the next object. If the object is not guessed
in 20 questions, the word chooser reveals the answer and gets to choose again.
Web Site of the Week
PBS Kids: Horses
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities/acts/horses.html
This website offers fun activities from PBS to help kids learn about horses.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Homework Calendar for the week of September 17, 2007
Homework Calendar for the week of September 17, 2007
September 19, 2005: Minimum Day. First grade dismissed at 12:20 p.m.
September 20, 2005: Back to school Night. 6:00 p.m.
· Please remember to send a healthy snack with your child each day. Lean meat, cheese, yogurt, fresh fruits and vegetables are ideal choices.
· Our mornings have turned chilly. It’s time to help our children remember to bring a jacket to school. You may wish to write your child’s name on the jackets label.
· Along with colder weather comes the first round of runny noses. Please help keep your child healthier by reinforcing the use of tissue. This is also a good time to reinforce hand washing before eating.
HOMEWORK
· Complete Math Practice sheets 9 through 18.
· Make an entry in your Reading Log every night.
· SPELLING WORDS OF THE WEEK (words you child needs to be reading and spelling. Yes, we are in review of last year’s words and will soon begin new words. )
1. and
2. here
3. jump
4. not
5. we
6. the
7. go
8. on
FAMILY FOCUS
THE PLACE GAME
Lay the same number of spoons as there are people in your family on the table. Ask your child to show you which spoon is first, second, third, and so on. Repeat with forks, knives, plates, and napkins. Now that everything is out, have your child set the table or dinner. Research has shown that children who have daily chores are more resourceful and secure. These children were also found to have higher self-esteem!
WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
Math Cats http://www.mathcats.com This is one very cool site! There are no advertisements and very clear photographs and graphics. The Explore section offers more math related games than you can imagine!!
September 19, 2005: Minimum Day. First grade dismissed at 12:20 p.m.
September 20, 2005: Back to school Night. 6:00 p.m.
· Please remember to send a healthy snack with your child each day. Lean meat, cheese, yogurt, fresh fruits and vegetables are ideal choices.
· Our mornings have turned chilly. It’s time to help our children remember to bring a jacket to school. You may wish to write your child’s name on the jackets label.
· Along with colder weather comes the first round of runny noses. Please help keep your child healthier by reinforcing the use of tissue. This is also a good time to reinforce hand washing before eating.
HOMEWORK
· Complete Math Practice sheets 9 through 18.
· Make an entry in your Reading Log every night.
· SPELLING WORDS OF THE WEEK (words you child needs to be reading and spelling. Yes, we are in review of last year’s words and will soon begin new words. )
1. and
2. here
3. jump
4. not
5. we
6. the
7. go
8. on
FAMILY FOCUS
THE PLACE GAME
Lay the same number of spoons as there are people in your family on the table. Ask your child to show you which spoon is first, second, third, and so on. Repeat with forks, knives, plates, and napkins. Now that everything is out, have your child set the table or dinner. Research has shown that children who have daily chores are more resourceful and secure. These children were also found to have higher self-esteem!
WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
Math Cats http://www.mathcats.com This is one very cool site! There are no advertisements and very clear photographs and graphics. The Explore section offers more math related games than you can imagine!!
Monday, September 10, 2007
Class Rules
The Big Five
1. Always do the very best you can. You are very special. Let your work reflect your specialness like a mirror reflects your face.
2. Follow directions the first time. If you aren't sure what to do, ask or watch.
3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Be kind in your words and actions.
4. If it doesn't belong to you, don't touch it. One of your friends is going to be looking for it!
5. If you took it out, put it away neatly when you are finished. If you opened it, close it. If you turned it on, turn it off. If you dropped, stop and pick it up.
Consequences
Green – The reminder tag. Just like a green light we keep driving along but remember “the rules of the road.”
Yellow – Think Time Tag. Children are asked to stop, think, and the teacher double checks for the child’s understand of the rule.
Orange – Miss A Recess Tag
Red – Visit the Office Tag
Good Behavior for the remainder of the period earns the removal of Yellow and Orange tags!
Rewards
Verbal and/or written praise
Stickers and/or stamps
Special recognition certificates
Prize box
Recognition from our principal and/or staff members
Class parties/cooking/ special student selected activities
1. Always do the very best you can. You are very special. Let your work reflect your specialness like a mirror reflects your face.
2. Follow directions the first time. If you aren't sure what to do, ask or watch.
3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Be kind in your words and actions.
4. If it doesn't belong to you, don't touch it. One of your friends is going to be looking for it!
5. If you took it out, put it away neatly when you are finished. If you opened it, close it. If you turned it on, turn it off. If you dropped, stop and pick it up.
Consequences
Green – The reminder tag. Just like a green light we keep driving along but remember “the rules of the road.”
Yellow – Think Time Tag. Children are asked to stop, think, and the teacher double checks for the child’s understand of the rule.
Orange – Miss A Recess Tag
Red – Visit the Office Tag
Good Behavior for the remainder of the period earns the removal of Yellow and Orange tags!
Rewards
Verbal and/or written praise
Stickers and/or stamps
Special recognition certificates
Prize box
Recognition from our principal and/or staff members
Class parties/cooking/ special student selected activities
We Need Your Help
Our classroom needs your help. Can you donate supplies? Please visit http://www.iloveschools.com/teachers/teacher.html?teacherid=5542007
to see a list of our classroom needs. All donations are tax deductable.
to see a list of our classroom needs. All donations are tax deductable.
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