Tuesday

Bible:  Review of The Israelites Return Home.

Reading:  We listened to books on CD, non-fiction texts that go with our Superkids.

Math:  We reviewed with Smartboard activities and the ipad.  No homework.

English: The kids are understanding sentences and fragments quite well.  We  also reviewed using periods.

Writing:  I brought playdough for everyone today.  We all created something quietly, behind our "offices," folders for privacy.  Then we revealed and walked around the "art museum."  Next, we made another creation after inspiration from our friends and walked around the "art museum," again.    Then, we wrote about our two creations and tried to use lots of descriptive words.

Tossing and catching with container "scoops"  has been great for hand eye coordination and a less competitive game for recess. 

 

Monday

Good evening.

We had a great time doing our Reader's Theater plays today.  The kids loved being in the church at the microphone and they did an amazing job.  I will get the video tape  recording up today or tomorrow.

Here  is  the end of the year slide show that we watched after.  I included several links with more pictures and videos.   Enjoy.  Your children have been a thrill to teach.

First Grade Slide Show

Josh- I will still try to get your photo in at the end.  We took those pictures Friday when you were absent.

Reading: Lots of Readers Theater and another chapter in Charlottes Web.  We finished our Superkids workbook. too.

Math:  Final set 135.  Most did both sides in class.

Friday

Chapel: Pastor Boggs  from WLA led chapel today.

Reading:  We reread the Superkids story,  "Zoo Clue," and turned in our reading books.

Math:  The kids took their final test.  No homework.

Readers Theater: We practiced more so we will be ready for Monday.

Art: Ask about the ice cream treats we drew and colored.  They will be in the journals.

We bid Bryce farewell today.  He will be attending an uncle's wedding next week.

Happy Weekend!

Thursday

It was a Birthday Day in our class today.  Happy Bday to Ava M (today) and to Bryce (next Tuesday).   Thanks for the birthday treats!
Bible: Review of Esther and 2nd Article recitation.

Reading: We read "Zoo Clues."  Read  it tonight in the  Superkids book.

Read-a-loud Tale of the day:  The  Three Little  Wolves and the  Big Bad Pig.  Ask about it.  See the compare and contrast page we did on the back of the morning work.

Math: Lesson 134.  We practiced some more subtraction facts.

Sumdog: It was our final day for this app contest.  I will let you know the results tomorrow.  The contest goes until 8 PM if your child wants to squeeze in some more time. :)

Readers Theater: Our class is working hard on their scrips for the Readers Theater on Monday.  Come at 1:30 to the church.

The Weekly Note was sent home today.  Have a lovely evening!

Wonderful Wednesday!

Bible: Esther 12B  MT  2nd Article  (I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried).

Superkids:  New reading/spelling rule  Soft c /s/ and soft g /j/ as in  nice  and  huge.  New spelling words should be in the money pouch.

Math:  Lesson 133

Readers Theater:  We  also began practicing for our Readers Theater on Monday.  Sorry- I am not sending parts home.  I want this to be a school only thing. :)  Come Monday at 1:30 to hear.

Gym: Soccer skills, 3 person kickball, and scoops with beanbags and balls.  So fun!!!
Music: Working on the song for next Thursday PM, closing service.

WLA Academy Kids singing group sang in our gym today!!!  They are acapella.  Quintin was super proud of his big sister Charlie in the group!

Tuesday

Bible: Review of Daniel in the  Lion's Den.

Reading: We read in Superkids wkbk and practiced our spelling/phonics words.  Then we took the test.  

Math: Lesson 132 and math stations.   1) Sumdog app contest, 2) Puzzles,  3) Counting coins with me!

S.St. Japan!!!  I read "The Boy of the  Three Year Nap."   Ask about the lazy boy, his plan and mom's plan, and the happy ending.  We  studied some of Japan on the  map and Smartboard.

Science:  We had a Robotics assembly today.  Our speaker told us about the senses, circuits, and  switches of a robot.  We also got to see some in action.  The coolest one was "Nao," pictured below.  He would be a $10,000 Christmas gift.

Monday

Bible: Daniel in the Lion's Den
MT Mt 28:20  Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Reading: Read a book and sign the log.

Math: Lesson 131.   Most finished both side in class.   :)   We also started a competition with other first graders on our Sumdog app.  Your child may play at home, too.  The info was sent home last week.

S. St. I read more of my favorite books today, Legend of the Indian Paintbrush and Legend of the Bluebonnet.  Our art Friday was inspired by the first book.  We did  also talk  about the "Great Spirits" of the Native  Americans vs our  God.  I love the stories, but cling to my faith!  Ask about the stories.

There will be a note home tomorrow about the Pizza lunch on the last day of school coming home tomorrow.

I also keep forgetting to send home the Great America tickets to those that filled out the 6 hour Reading Log form back in Feb and earned  this.

Blessings, Mrs. W
 
   
 

Thursday

Mrs. Jahnke and Mrs. Monroe were lifesavers today.  I have a bad case of laryngitis.  The kids did a great job as we changed things up a bit.  The were generally very quiet and attentive!  Can I pretend I always have laryngitis?

Bible: Review of Bible lesson.  Daniel and Belshazzar.  

Reading:  Read "A Case of  the  Mystery Monster" in Superkids.  

Math:  Lesson 129.   New-Subtraction,  one half of doubles.  14-7=7,  10-5=5

English:  Review of contractions.

Writing:  We read two pieces on the Smartboard and talked about the  characters, setting,  problem  and solution in Bryce and Lilly's stories from last week.   They were fantastic models.  We also did a little editing, making a few changes to make it even better.   I heard, "Bryce, you wrote that?" :) Yes!
These stories were sent home in the writing assessment last week.

Social Studies: We listened to (and watched) the book Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters.    It is a version of Cinderella with an African twist.  Another favorite book of mine. :)  Ask  to see the Venn  Diagram we wrote to compare these two stories.

Bookworm Gardens

We had a great trip to Bookworm Gardens.    We did learn about the garden plants and arrangement of the park.  We had some time to explore,  but will need to go back this summer  for even more fun.  Plan a family trip.   School groups pay, but families are free! 

Math:  Lesson 128 tonight.  We started measuring temperature with thermometers.

Bible: Read 11A  Daniel and the Writing on the  Wall.  MT  Is 43:11  I, even I...  

THANK YOU drivers!

Tuesday

We had a visitor today.   Christian W was in our class from 8 until 10.   His family will likely join our school next year.  It was fun to get to know him better.

Bible: Review of 3 Men in the Fiery Furnace

Reading:  More practice with "oo" words.  We also were introduced to our memory words.  See the homework chart.  The kids enjoyed playing a game with the "oo" words.

Math: Lesson 127  Two digit subtraction without regrouping.  We did math stations, too.

Read A Loud- I read some of Charlotte's Web.  Today Wilbur found out he will likely be butchered, and Charlotte made a promise that she would save him.

S.St: Today our tale took us to Africa.  We found it on a map and talked about the differences between countries and continents.  Africa is a continent with many countries!  Then I read "Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Peoples' Ears."  Ask about it!

FIELD TRIP tomorrow.  Drivers meet at 11;15 for a 11:20 departure.  Riders, don't forget car seats.  EVERYONE- pack a lunch!!!

  

Monday

Welcome to the beginning of our final 3 weeks.

THANK YOU for the amazing gifts last week.  You are so generous.  I feel like I am taking care of a small  greenhouse with all the plants.  How awesome.  The coffee, chocolates, candles, notes and more were right up my alley.  :)

Bible:  Read the  3  Men in the  Fiery Furnace.  MT  Mt 4: 10  Worship the Lord...

Reading:  Read a book and sign log.  We started Unit 9 today with  oo words,  as in boot and hook.

Math:  We learned what a rectangular prism is.    Ask about the 2 Cheerios boxes.  We  also started counted quarters.    Do  Lesson  126 tonight.  Finally, we also went to a math station today, too.

Read-a-Loud  I  am  reading Charlotte's  Web.

Social Studies: We started our new unit on Tales and Legends from other places today.  Our first  story was Tikki Tikki Tembo.  We watched a short video and learned about China, too.

Gym: More beginning soccer skills- kicking for accuracy and distance, and trapping.   No music this week as Mrs H is very busy with the  grade 5-8 musical.

Have a great evening.

Wednesday!

Bible:  Read  10A  Hezekiah's Prayer.  Study the 2nd Comm up to ...deceive.

Reading: Read a book and sign the Log.

Math:  Test, so no homework.  Many kids also got their first taste of Sumdog app and loved it.  I will put more info in the Weekly Note tomorrow.

Musical:  Last chance to sign up for snacks.  I will be emailing/asking those who have not had a chance to yet.  Here is the link K4 Musical Treats

Spanish:  More books today.  We are singing two Bible songs in Spanish, too.  Tomorrow we will have our Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Terrific Tuesday

Good afternoon,

My classroom is like a flower shop. THANK YOU for the lovely gifts.  The fruit and candy will be enjoyed, too.  How did you know my favorites?   :)

Bible: Jonah

Reading: Read a book on your own and sign the Reading Log.

Math: Lesson 125  We did Difference of 2 problems.  

Mr. Rosenthal stepped in for the last hour.   I had a appointment.  He began our final novel- Charlotte's Web.

We had musical practice today, too.  Can't wait!!!  I am off to construct the nest.

Bible:  Read Naaman and study MT  Mt 28:19. Go and make disciples..,

Reading:  read "That Was Yesterday". Sign in the binder.  Sorry- no reading log tonight.

Math:  124. Polygons today.  A figure with straight sides and no openings.
Do homework page.

Musical practice and gym today.  We started a soccer unit,