Monday is Johnny Appleseed's Birthday! We will be making crock-pot applesauce ( a big thank you to everyone who brought in apples). We have had a lot of fun learning about the life cycle of an apple and classifying our apples. We will be doing even more this week by taste testing different kids and looking at the inside and outside of the apples.
In reading the high frequency words are small, saw, tree, and your.
The phonics skill is shourt e and intital blends.
We will also be talking about birds and animal habitats.
In math we are starting to tell time to the hour and starting money.
Thanks for all your support at home!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Week of September 19
Just a few friendly reminders:
Wednesday is an early out day.
Book Orders are due Wednesday.
Please bring 2 crisp apples to school by Monday, September 26 to help us celebrate Johnny Appleseed week.
We have library on Wednesday, please help your child bring back their library books!!
This week we will be starting Unit 2 of our math program. We will be focusing on using number grids and number lines, numbers all around (like phone numbers, dates, and addresses), the 10 fact family, and unit labels for numbers. We will continue counting by 2's and 5's.
In reading we will be learning about Johnny Appleseed and the parts of the apple. We will be learning about animals and their babies. We will also be discussing the -s and -ing endings.
In science the kids are learning about solids, liquids, and gasses.
In social studies we are learning social skills like cooperation and sharing.
Wednesday is an early out day.
Book Orders are due Wednesday.
Please bring 2 crisp apples to school by Monday, September 26 to help us celebrate Johnny Appleseed week.
We have library on Wednesday, please help your child bring back their library books!!
This week we will be starting Unit 2 of our math program. We will be focusing on using number grids and number lines, numbers all around (like phone numbers, dates, and addresses), the 10 fact family, and unit labels for numbers. We will continue counting by 2's and 5's.
In reading we will be learning about Johnny Appleseed and the parts of the apple. We will be learning about animals and their babies. We will also be discussing the -s and -ing endings.
In science the kids are learning about solids, liquids, and gasses.
In social studies we are learning social skills like cooperation and sharing.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Week of September 12
I hope everyone enjoyed some great Football this weekend! At school this coming week we will be focusing on the short o sound and on plural words adding -s. We will be talking about ways animals help us, as well. Our High Frequency words this week are help, use, and get.
In math we are learning about solving number stories, weather, temperature, and counting by 2's, 5's, and continuing work with tallies and greater than and less than. We will be having our first math test on Thursday, as well. No need to study at home, your child should be fully prepared at school! :)
We are also starting our Science, Social Studies and Writing rotations.
Mrs. Aldridge is the Science teacher and will be starting a unit on Solids, Liquids, and Gasses.
Mrs. Scallon will be teaching writing using the six traits.
I will be teaching social studies and we will be working on social skills and working together.
Let's have a great week! Good luck with the fundraiser!
In math we are learning about solving number stories, weather, temperature, and counting by 2's, 5's, and continuing work with tallies and greater than and less than. We will be having our first math test on Thursday, as well. No need to study at home, your child should be fully prepared at school! :)
We are also starting our Science, Social Studies and Writing rotations.
Mrs. Aldridge is the Science teacher and will be starting a unit on Solids, Liquids, and Gasses.
Mrs. Scallon will be teaching writing using the six traits.
I will be teaching social studies and we will be working on social skills and working together.
Let's have a great week! Good luck with the fundraiser!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Week of September 6
Happy Labor Day! I hope everyone is enjoying their four day weekend!
Math: This past week we were working on using a number line and on tally marks. This week we will learn about the calendar, temperature, and weather.
Reading: This past week we learned about the short a sound, and the -ck sound and spelling patterns. We read the story Sam, Come Back. This coming week we will be working on the short i and -x sound and spelling patterns. We are reading the story Pig in the Wig.
School Pictures are on Friday! So don't forget to dress nice and return your order form if you are purchasing pictures!
School Fundraiser Kick-Off is on Thursday, more information to follow.
Math: This past week we were working on using a number line and on tally marks. This week we will learn about the calendar, temperature, and weather.
Reading: This past week we learned about the short a sound, and the -ck sound and spelling patterns. We read the story Sam, Come Back. This coming week we will be working on the short i and -x sound and spelling patterns. We are reading the story Pig in the Wig.
School Pictures are on Friday! So don't forget to dress nice and return your order form if you are purchasing pictures!
School Fundraiser Kick-Off is on Thursday, more information to follow.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Week of August 29
Check your child's folder for their homework. This is due on Friday and should be done with guidance from the parent! This past week we worked on routines and started to get into the groove of centers and awesome behavior. This week we started the Reading Street reading program and will be learning all about pets and how to be responsible for them. We are working on the -a and-ck spelling patterns. In math we are working with number lines and talking about less that, greater than, one more, and one less concepts.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Welcome to First Grade!
Welcome to our First Grade Blog! I am so excited to be your child's teacher this year! First grade is a year full of learning and growth. I am just so amazed how much kids grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically during these early elementary school years.
By way of introduction, my name is Ashley Graff. I went to school at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. I then taught one year as a second grade teacher in Heber City, Utah. Last summer we moved to Iowa where my husband is going to medical school at Des Moines University. I have spent the last year substitute teaching in Norwalk and several other districts in the area. I am so excited to have the opportunity to work here at Oviatt!
I have an open door policy. Please feel free to contact me WHENEVER---at home or at school.
Here is my contact information:
email:agraff@norwalk.k12.ia.us
work phone: (515) 981-1005
cell phone: (253) 579-2174
Also, please check this blog every week. I will post every weekend about the happenings of the past week along with important information, announcements, and reminders. :)
Thanks for letting me work with your child! I look forward to a fabulous first grade year!
By way of introduction, my name is Ashley Graff. I went to school at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. I then taught one year as a second grade teacher in Heber City, Utah. Last summer we moved to Iowa where my husband is going to medical school at Des Moines University. I have spent the last year substitute teaching in Norwalk and several other districts in the area. I am so excited to have the opportunity to work here at Oviatt!
I have an open door policy. Please feel free to contact me WHENEVER---at home or at school.
Here is my contact information:
email:agraff@norwalk.k12.ia.us
work phone: (515) 981-1005
cell phone: (253) 579-2174
Also, please check this blog every week. I will post every weekend about the happenings of the past week along with important information, announcements, and reminders. :)
Thanks for letting me work with your child! I look forward to a fabulous first grade year!
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