In social studies we continues our National theme, practicing the Pledge of Allegiance and learning about some of the nation's well known symbols. We studied the U.S. Flag, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty and bald eagle. After learning about these common U.S. symbols we colored, cut and collaged them for a final visual display of our learning. Our social studies unit was completed with learning and performing "Oh, I Love America" during our special person and spirit day in remembrance of the tragedy of September 11th. Below is a video of our K-1 students practicing for the big performance.
In math we finished our unit on spatial relationships. We reviewed following right, left, up, and down directions, learned about and created lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes as well using half a picture to create a symmetrical mirror image. Kindergarten learned and practiced spatial relationships as well. We followed directions to find objects to the right and left, above, below, over and under other object. Next week both kindergarten and first grade will study patterns.
In reading we completed our 3rd unit centered around how we learn, grow and change. We continued to study the text structure of beginning, middle, end and first, next, and last when retelling story events in order. The class practiced this skill in both narrative and nonfiction articles. Our new reading unit next week will focus on pets. We will be learning that every story has a setting, which is where a story takes place. We will also continue to learn and discuss characters within stories. First grade spelling and phonics will be related to the br, fr, cr, gr, and tr beginning sounds. The weeks spelling words are: crab, crib, grass, trap, trip and grab. High frequency words to know are: come, that, on, and good. In Kindergraten we will continue our study of high frequency sight words of: funny, is, it, jump, and little. Our letters of the week that we will continue to study are "N" /n/ and "C" /k/.
Next week is a science week and we will be studying our 5 senses using hands on exposure and experimentation. We will continue to use scientific skills such as observation, hands on manipulation/ experimentation and recording our learning in our science journals.
Added on the right hand side of our blog is a classroom wish list that will be updated. If you would like to purchase or donated any needed items it would be greatly appreciated and go directly back into your child's learning and classroom environment. Please remember for every 10 dollars of purchases donated that equals one (1) hour of volunteering. Make sure that your monetary donations make it into the volunteer log kept in the classroom.
As a final note I would like to thank all of the moms, dads, brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who came into the classroom this past Friday. You truly made our special person day a success and your special student was very happy to have you there to share the time with!
I hope you enjoyed this past week and are looking forward to next weeks activities as I am.
Miss Ellis K-1
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