We had a fun day in first grade. Ask about all these things!
Bible: Esau and Jacob. Our Memory Treasure erase game. I Jn 1:7 was written in the binder lesson page.
Superkids: We did more practice with "th" words and our question words (where, when, which, who, what and why). Some kids are still having a hard time reading them. Practice with the yellow flashcards. My classroom aids have been having the kids spell the words with letter cubes. Fun!
Math: 25 B We also learned the Doubles Rap to review the doubles number sentences. (2+2=4)
Music and gym. Today we used balloons and paddles to practice our "drop, strike, catch."
Please return the field trip permission form for Appleton. I do have many chaperons, but there is room for a couple more.
TRACK MEET tonight at WLA. First grade will run their race about 5:15. What a nice evening to be out!
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Tuesday
I am getting later by the day. :( I had vb after school then internet trouble. Most of my kids are already in bed, but I will post a few notes from our day anyway.
Bible: We reviewed the story A Wife for Isaac. May we be bold, and confident in our prayers to our heavenly Father just as Abraham's servant was. We also recited the Memory Treasure. It was new and tough for me. Time to get this young generation started on the new translation.
Reading: We did lots of work with our Memory (Sight) Words. We reviewed the story. I am so delighted that so many want to read for the class! I am sure the upper grade teachers wish they had such enthusiasm when they ask for a student to read aloud.
Math: We made many shapes on our geoboards today. Do lesson 24B tonight.
Science: We reviewed mammals and read about birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles! THANK YOU Tegan for bringing in new insects, walking sticks. Wow.
The kids took home a purple permission slip for our field trip to Appleton. Sign and return with money. Thanks.
Don't forget to send a bag of popcorn, pretzels, or party mix for Grand Day this Friday!
Bible: We reviewed the story A Wife for Isaac. May we be bold, and confident in our prayers to our heavenly Father just as Abraham's servant was. We also recited the Memory Treasure. It was new and tough for me. Time to get this young generation started on the new translation.
Reading: We did lots of work with our Memory (Sight) Words. We reviewed the story. I am so delighted that so many want to read for the class! I am sure the upper grade teachers wish they had such enthusiasm when they ask for a student to read aloud.
Math: We made many shapes on our geoboards today. Do lesson 24B tonight.
Science: We reviewed mammals and read about birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles! THANK YOU Tegan for bringing in new insects, walking sticks. Wow.
The kids took home a purple permission slip for our field trip to Appleton. Sign and return with money. Thanks.
Don't forget to send a bag of popcorn, pretzels, or party mix for Grand Day this Friday!
Monday, September 28, 2015
Monday!
Sorry for the late post. I had a vb game after school then home to feed the kids. My husband gets to go to the game tonight!!! Go Packers!
Happy Birthday Eli. Hope you are feeling better and can join us tomorrow. Abigail, hope you are feeling better, too.
Bible: Read 6B and study the MT- Heb 11:1 especially the first part!
Superkids: Read the story "What Can I Get for a Nickel?"
Words of the Week: We have some tricky ones. I noticed today many kids were unable to even read the words and by Friday we have to spell them. Practice the flash cards in the money pouch. :)
Math: We learned and practiced the "doubles" today. 23B due tomorrow.
Ask about balloon volleyball in gym. :) We did two reading groups at the end of the day. The girls all played whiffle ball at noon recess, too. It is tricky to toss the ball (left handed) and hit (with right or both), but everyone is working on it. I do not pitch. I think the games go a bit faster this way.
Blessings, Mrs. W
Happy Birthday Eli. Hope you are feeling better and can join us tomorrow. Abigail, hope you are feeling better, too.
Bible: Read 6B and study the MT- Heb 11:1 especially the first part!
Superkids: Read the story "What Can I Get for a Nickel?"
Words of the Week: We have some tricky ones. I noticed today many kids were unable to even read the words and by Friday we have to spell them. Practice the flash cards in the money pouch. :)
Math: We learned and practiced the "doubles" today. 23B due tomorrow.
Ask about balloon volleyball in gym. :) We did two reading groups at the end of the day. The girls all played whiffle ball at noon recess, too. It is tricky to toss the ball (left handed) and hit (with right or both), but everyone is working on it. I do not pitch. I think the games go a bit faster this way.
Blessings, Mrs. W
Friday, September 25, 2015
Friday!
Happy Friday!
We began our day in God's house. Mr. Rosenthal (Quintin's dad) led us in our devotion. We thanked God for our colorful world. We enjoy creation's beauty as His precious children. We also watched the WELS Connection (kids video). The topic this month was on bullying and Jesus' First Miracle.
We practiced our spelling and writing and read and practiced our new words of the week. Ask about all the questions Doc asked in our workbook page.
We practiced ordinal numbers (1st-6th) in math. Do Lesson 22B.
Most of the boys played whiffle ball at recess. It is quite the popular game now.
This afternoon we had Art. Shhh- we made a cute art project to hang in the hall for Grandparents' Day next Friday. We also reviewed our Spanish colors with the game "I have _____. Who has ____? (Who is also a spelling word, so we got lots of practice reading it).
Have a fabulous weekend. Happy Birthday ELI on Sunday.
We began our day in God's house. Mr. Rosenthal (Quintin's dad) led us in our devotion. We thanked God for our colorful world. We enjoy creation's beauty as His precious children. We also watched the WELS Connection (kids video). The topic this month was on bullying and Jesus' First Miracle.
We practiced our spelling and writing and read and practiced our new words of the week. Ask about all the questions Doc asked in our workbook page.
We practiced ordinal numbers (1st-6th) in math. Do Lesson 22B.
Most of the boys played whiffle ball at recess. It is quite the popular game now.
This afternoon we had Art. Shhh- we made a cute art project to hang in the hall for Grandparents' Day next Friday. We also reviewed our Spanish colors with the game "I have _____. Who has ____? (Who is also a spelling word, so we got lots of practice reading it).
Have a fabulous weekend. Happy Birthday ELI on Sunday.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Thursday
We had a fabulous day in first grade.
The kids were a huge surprise and brought broad smiles to the residents at St. Frances Home. We sang four songs and played our handbells in two different cafeterias during the breakfast hour. We also stopped by the activities room and sang for a smaller group there. The kids also shared art work! With our group of 24 beautiful singers I think many heard us real well, too. See the pictures.
We went to WLA for the Koine concert, too. The 6-7 piece band sang and played for just over an hour. The gym was packed with WELS students from all over FdL. How lovely to hear and sing more praises to our Savior.
This afternoon we did Superkids reading and writing and math. Lesson 21B is homework.
A Weekly Note was sent home.
Blessings, Mrs. W
The kids were a huge surprise and brought broad smiles to the residents at St. Frances Home. We sang four songs and played our handbells in two different cafeterias during the breakfast hour. We also stopped by the activities room and sang for a smaller group there. The kids also shared art work! With our group of 24 beautiful singers I think many heard us real well, too. See the pictures.
We went to WLA for the Koine concert, too. The 6-7 piece band sang and played for just over an hour. The gym was packed with WELS students from all over FdL. How lovely to hear and sing more praises to our Savior.
This afternoon we did Superkids reading and writing and math. Lesson 21B is homework.
A Weekly Note was sent home.
Blessings, Mrs. W
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| Ava poses with Mrs. G, a member of our church. |
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| Here is a video of our song, Arky, Arky. I recorded in our last brief stop. The other rooms had way more people! |
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Tuesday!
Good afternoon.
We released our final butterfly today. It was a peaceful farewell after school.
Bible: We reviewed Abraham Prays for Lot and thought about OTHER people we can pray for. Today we prayed for Mara. May God bless you with better health so you can join us soon. We also prayed for Mrs. Monroe's mother who is receiving special care now and will go home to heaven soon. Each child recited his/her memory treasure, too.
Superkids: We reviewed our story, discussed the three definitions for "patch," practiced our spelling words and did several pages in our workbook. TEST tomorrow: I, my, he, she, her, his, and wish or dish, match or patch, lunch or bench.
Raz Kids: I did get to half the class with our new app on the ipad, Raz Kids. Download it on your tablet or phone. The kids read (or have read) digital book and take a short quiz at the end. They will progress levels based on correct responses. My Teacher user name is cweig. I will get to the others tomorrow.
Science: We started our unit on Animals.
We released our final butterfly today. It was a peaceful farewell after school.
Bible: We reviewed Abraham Prays for Lot and thought about OTHER people we can pray for. Today we prayed for Mara. May God bless you with better health so you can join us soon. We also prayed for Mrs. Monroe's mother who is receiving special care now and will go home to heaven soon. Each child recited his/her memory treasure, too.
Superkids: We reviewed our story, discussed the three definitions for "patch," practiced our spelling words and did several pages in our workbook. TEST tomorrow: I, my, he, she, her, his, and wish or dish, match or patch, lunch or bench.
Raz Kids: I did get to half the class with our new app on the ipad, Raz Kids. Download it on your tablet or phone. The kids read (or have read) digital book and take a short quiz at the end. They will progress levels based on correct responses. My Teacher user name is cweig. I will get to the others tomorrow.
Science: We started our unit on Animals.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Monday
Bible: Read story 5B
MT: Ps 50:15
Superkids: Your child should read pg 17-20. The Patch-it-up Shop
Practice spelling the memory words: I, my, she, he, her, his and pattern words like dish, latch, punch.
Science: We finished our unit on plants. Tomorrow we will start our Animal Unit.
FIELD TRIP and Church Attendance forms must be returned. Thanks you!
Ask about playing the colored handbells today. What beautiful music!
MT: Ps 50:15
Superkids: Your child should read pg 17-20. The Patch-it-up Shop
Practice spelling the memory words: I, my, she, he, her, his and pattern words like dish, latch, punch.
Science: We finished our unit on plants. Tomorrow we will start our Animal Unit.
FIELD TRIP and Church Attendance forms must be returned. Thanks you!
Ask about playing the colored handbells today. What beautiful music!
Friday, September 18, 2015
Friday
We had a fabulous Friday. We started our day in God's Word in chapel. Pastor Weigand reminded us what a blessing our government is to provide safety, order and religious freedom so we can gather in peace and praise our Savior.
Show N Tell was a huge hit. It was fun to see and hear about our special possessions. Some just "told" about their weekend.
We read "Ettabetta's Radish Patch" in our reading book. It is our first poem in the book. I had so many volunteers to read it in front of the class (all alone). How proud I was to see these big readers! The rest read it to a friend.
Math: Lesson 18 Divide in half. We cut an apple in "half'" two different ways. Do Side B.
Spanish: We have begun to learn the Alphabet in Spanish. We also learned a few body parts and started learning/singing Two Little Eyes (Mis Dos Ojitos).
Art: We drew and began painting lovely fall art pictures.
Field Trip next Thursday (9/24)! We will leave school at 8:25 and go to the St. Francis Home (by the hospital) and sing about 10 minutes in three different cafeterias there during breakfast! Then we will go to WLA for the Koine concert at 9:30 and return to school at 10:30. I just confirmed the St. Francis trip later this afternoon, so I will send the permission slip home on Monday. I can't wait to share God's Word in song and share your amazing children and their adorable smiles!
Show N Tell was a huge hit. It was fun to see and hear about our special possessions. Some just "told" about their weekend.
We read "Ettabetta's Radish Patch" in our reading book. It is our first poem in the book. I had so many volunteers to read it in front of the class (all alone). How proud I was to see these big readers! The rest read it to a friend.
Math: Lesson 18 Divide in half. We cut an apple in "half'" two different ways. Do Side B.
Spanish: We have begun to learn the Alphabet in Spanish. We also learned a few body parts and started learning/singing Two Little Eyes (Mis Dos Ojitos).
Art: We drew and began painting lovely fall art pictures.
Field Trip next Thursday (9/24)! We will leave school at 8:25 and go to the St. Francis Home (by the hospital) and sing about 10 minutes in three different cafeterias there during breakfast! Then we will go to WLA for the Koine concert at 9:30 and return to school at 10:30. I just confirmed the St. Francis trip later this afternoon, so I will send the permission slip home on Monday. I can't wait to share God's Word in song and share your amazing children and their adorable smiles!
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Thursday
We released another butterfly today! We enjoyed Sunflower cookies from the Cookie Lady, too. Thanks Joan Oberbeck!
Bible: We reviewed the story. 5 children acted it out for us. All recited their memory treasure. Tomorrow is chapel.
Superkids: We reviewed our story. Glad so many read it last night. We practiced our words of the week and did work in our workbook.
Math: Lesson 17B. What number comes in between two other numbers?
Science: We studies stems and leaves today. Ask about their jobs. Hold the plant in place, carry water and food, make food...)
The Weekly Note was sent home, too.
A field trip form will go home tomorrow about our trip to WLA for the concert next Thursday!
Bible: We reviewed the story. 5 children acted it out for us. All recited their memory treasure. Tomorrow is chapel.
Superkids: We reviewed our story. Glad so many read it last night. We practiced our words of the week and did work in our workbook.
Math: Lesson 17B. What number comes in between two other numbers?
Science: We studies stems and leaves today. Ask about their jobs. Hold the plant in place, carry water and food, make food...)
The Weekly Note was sent home, too.
A field trip form will go home tomorrow about our trip to WLA for the concert next Thursday!
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Wonderful Wednesday
We have butterflies! One came out last night. The other during reading class and another this afternoon. We saw the crumpled wings and huge abdomen swelled with fluid. They pump their wings to fill them with the fluid and strengthen them for flight. Many kids shared their fruit to give them a snack. We released one after school. The other two hung on for dear life and were not quite ready to brave the windy day. We have 4 more in a chrysalis.
Bible: Please read 5A about Abraham and his promise of a son. Prov 3:5 is the Memory Treasure.
Superkids: Please have your child read "A Patch in a Pinch."
Math: 16B
Have a wonderful evening!
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Tuesday
Bible: We reviewed Abraham and Lot. Thank you for reading it last night. Make it a habit to read the story on Mon and Wed night. You may choose your own devotion or Bible lesson the other nights. Many did well on the Memory Treasure.
Superkids: We cut out our first list of words this weekend. See the note stapled to the list. Practice reading and spelling the Memory words and the Pattern Words (sh, ch, tch).
We also read in small groups.
Math: Test today, so no homework. We did do math stations, too.
Science: We went to the garden and dug out one of our sunflowers for close observation of the plant parts. I also read Tops and Bottoms about a lazy Bear and tricky Hare. Ask about it.
What a gorgeous day for recess, too.
Superkids: We cut out our first list of words this weekend. See the note stapled to the list. Practice reading and spelling the Memory words and the Pattern Words (sh, ch, tch).
We also read in small groups.
Math: Test today, so no homework. We did do math stations, too.
Science: We went to the garden and dug out one of our sunflowers for close observation of the plant parts. I also read Tops and Bottoms about a lazy Bear and tricky Hare. Ask about it.
What a gorgeous day for recess, too.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Monday
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| Numbers 13-24 had their turn at golf today!
Bible: Read 4A Abraham and Lot tonight. The 3rd Article is our MT. Recite up to the word ...saints.
Superkids: We started in our new workbook today. We practiced the sh, ch, and tch sounds. We used our secret decoder to
look at pictures and then we wrote and read the words.
Math: Lesson 15B tonight. Some, some went away problems.
Science: We are studying plants, their needs and parts. Today we planted two seeds in a baggie (with damp paper towel). Can't wait to watch them.
English: Ask for an example of a noun. We learned 2 new jingles, too.
We ended our day with reading stations.
No action from our chrysalises. Ask also about the new seating arrangement and job chart.
Have a great evening.
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Friday, September 11, 2015
Friday!
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| Our Art lesson was based on the work of Joan Miro! Lines and shapes. |
Happy Friday!
We started our day in God's Word. Thank you, Mr. Zunker, for the devotion. We have no reason to fear. Our God hold's us by His righteous right arm. We returned to class and reviewed our lesson on Abraham and recited our memory treasure.
Superkids: We finished our Welcome Back book. Monday we start in with our text book, Adventures of Superkids. We also wrote and illustrated a class book about which Superkid each of us is like.
Math: Do lesson 14B. Today we worked some on geoboards.
Spanish: We reviewed the colors and watched our favorite color song video.
Please return the school picture envelope, even if you choose not to order. They are due next Thur.
Have a great weekend. In Christ, Mrs. Weigand
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Thursday
Be sure to see the video below (on Wed).
A Weekly Note was sent home today.
Bible: Abraham Trusts God. MT: Ps 37:5 Each child glued it onto their page.
Math: 13B Ask about our sorting today. I stumped the whole class when I sorted by short/skirts and long pants.
Superkids: We read another story in our book. Tomorrow we finish that book.
Science: We watched the amazing video that I taped last night. (Below). We also drew and wrote about it and put this page first in our Science journal.
Chapel tomorrow at 8:05. Please join us. Mission Offering tomorrow. Have a nice evening.
A Weekly Note was sent home today.
Bible: Abraham Trusts God. MT: Ps 37:5 Each child glued it onto their page.
Math: 13B Ask about our sorting today. I stumped the whole class when I sorted by short/skirts and long pants.
Superkids: We read another story in our book. Tomorrow we finish that book.
Science: We watched the amazing video that I taped last night. (Below). We also drew and wrote about it and put this page first in our Science journal.
Chapel tomorrow at 8:05. Please join us. Mission Offering tomorrow. Have a nice evening.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Tonight between 8:30 and 9:30 PM!
Wednesday
We started our day with our devotion by 8th grader McKenzie S. We reviewed the Tower of Babel and talked about how our plan is not always God's (better) plan. The kids said their MT, too.
We did more reading, spelling and writing in Superkids. This AM 12 of us had a golf lesson with Samantha Hoffmann's dad, Jeremiah H, a golf pro at Rolling Meadows. THANK YOU for coming in and spending time with every class in school. The rest of us will have a turn on Mon.
We had math this afternoon. Do lesson 12 B at home.
We discussed living and nonliving things in science. We kept a very close eye on our caterpillar. He is hanging in a J. He will turn into a chrysalis any minute!
We ended our day with stations. We rotated to our final math station and started 1 of 4 reading stations. During the upper graders FLEX period (Wed 1;45-2:45 elective) we get 4 students to join us for station work. They are like big brothers and sisters.
Include in your prayers Ebrielle's brother, Jeb. He is recovering from pneumonia that required a stay at Children's hospital over the weekend. Also pray for Ebbie's (step) Dad, Ted Halbur. He is battling a lung illness and now the meds have weakened his kidneys. He has been hospitalized for several days.
We did more reading, spelling and writing in Superkids. This AM 12 of us had a golf lesson with Samantha Hoffmann's dad, Jeremiah H, a golf pro at Rolling Meadows. THANK YOU for coming in and spending time with every class in school. The rest of us will have a turn on Mon.
We had math this afternoon. Do lesson 12 B at home.
We discussed living and nonliving things in science. We kept a very close eye on our caterpillar. He is hanging in a J. He will turn into a chrysalis any minute!
We ended our day with stations. We rotated to our final math station and started 1 of 4 reading stations. During the upper graders FLEX period (Wed 1;45-2:45 elective) we get 4 students to join us for station work. They are like big brothers and sisters.
Include in your prayers Ebrielle's brother, Jeb. He is recovering from pneumonia that required a stay at Children's hospital over the weekend. Also pray for Ebbie's (step) Dad, Ted Halbur. He is battling a lung illness and now the meds have weakened his kidneys. He has been hospitalized for several days.
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| The Piggy Bank game is a favorite spot in Math stations. We are reviewing our coin counting! |
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| Look at that form. Good job Sam. She nailed it, too! Thanks Mr. Hoffmann! |
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Tuesday
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| We have 6 new chrysalises. Our last caterpillar will be in a J soon. See him on the top left? |
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| Happy Birthday Mrs. Monroe. Thank you for the yummy "dirt cup" treats! |
Bible: Read the Tower of Babel. Memory Treasure for tomorrow is The First Article of the Apostle's Creed. I believe in God the Father almighty, make of heaven and earth.
Superkids: Read pages 41-44 in the book tonight.
Math: Do lesson 11B
Ask about the alligator book I read. We also read some pages in our Science book and began to think like scientists (compare, observe, predict, measure...).
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Thursday
Happy Labor Day weekend!
It was an exciting day in our class. 4 of our caterpillars are in their "J," just about ready to turn into their chrysalis. How cool! See the pictures below.
We all made it successfully to our teams and through the 6 Fun and Fitness stations. I am grateful for the cloud cover. It made it cooler. My station was a long jump rope station. My first graders held their own with the big kids in our two rope, criss-cross twirl and jump! Way to go.
This morning we started the day with a review of Noah's Ark. The "Arky Song" is a new class favorite. We did a math game with a dice and our desk partner. See your child's graph. We also did math stations and some Superkids.
Have a wonderful weekend. God bless as you rest in the Son!
It was an exciting day in our class. 4 of our caterpillars are in their "J," just about ready to turn into their chrysalis. How cool! See the pictures below.
We all made it successfully to our teams and through the 6 Fun and Fitness stations. I am grateful for the cloud cover. It made it cooler. My station was a long jump rope station. My first graders held their own with the big kids in our two rope, criss-cross twirl and jump! Way to go.
This morning we started the day with a review of Noah's Ark. The "Arky Song" is a new class favorite. We did a math game with a dice and our desk partner. See your child's graph. We also did math stations and some Superkids.
Have a wonderful weekend. God bless as you rest in the Son!
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| We enjoyed a treat after Fun n Fitness. |
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| See our new "J"s? |
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| Notice the size difference. The caterpillars eat and eat and grow and grow. |
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| This was Wed night, before the J shape. The kids noticed them attach themselves with a "button," too. |
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Wednesday
Today was an eventful day.
We started with morning work and our Bible lesson, Noah's Ark. We will practice the Memory Treasure tomorrow. We ran out of time because of School Pictures. Ask about the Noah's Ark song.
We did some writing and spelling on our wipe off boards.
Recess was steamy, but we did not seem to mind. During Math today we set up our private "office." It is a big folder so we can work privately and we took our first math test! I saw some great, independent work! Our math stations are very well liked right now, too.
After lunch, we marked in the binders what color shirt we can wear tomorrow for our team. (If you don't have that color, don't worry about it). We will go into our mixed age teams for Fun and Fitness from 1 until 2:30. Please come and enjoy watching the 6 stations!
Mrs. H had us for music and I took the class to my backyard (next door) for gym in the shade of my huge trees. It was very pleasant for our beanbag toss game.
Finally, we ended the day with two speakers. We learned the 10 Commandments of Kids Health from a trainer from TNT. We also learned health tips from Katie McKormick, the head of Relay for Life in the region.
Our caterpillars are huge! I expect some chrysalises by tomorrow am.
Have a wonderful evening.
We started with morning work and our Bible lesson, Noah's Ark. We will practice the Memory Treasure tomorrow. We ran out of time because of School Pictures. Ask about the Noah's Ark song.
We did some writing and spelling on our wipe off boards.
Recess was steamy, but we did not seem to mind. During Math today we set up our private "office." It is a big folder so we can work privately and we took our first math test! I saw some great, independent work! Our math stations are very well liked right now, too.
After lunch, we marked in the binders what color shirt we can wear tomorrow for our team. (If you don't have that color, don't worry about it). We will go into our mixed age teams for Fun and Fitness from 1 until 2:30. Please come and enjoy watching the 6 stations!
Mrs. H had us for music and I took the class to my backyard (next door) for gym in the shade of my huge trees. It was very pleasant for our beanbag toss game.
Finally, we ended the day with two speakers. We learned the 10 Commandments of Kids Health from a trainer from TNT. We also learned health tips from Katie McKormick, the head of Relay for Life in the region.
Our caterpillars are huge! I expect some chrysalises by tomorrow am.
Have a wonderful evening.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Tuesday
I had vb practice after school. Sorry this post was delayed.
Bible: We recited our MT and reviewed Cain and Abel.
Superkids: Today was all about Sal. Ask what he stuffed in his closet. We read his story as a group and in pairs.
English: We did exercises in listening to directions.
Math: We made towers with cubes and ordered them from least to greatest. We also did math stations at the end of the day.
It was our first hot lunch today, too. Exciting!
School Pictures tomorrow!
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