ONE WEEK DOWN....

Our first week of school is done and boy have we been busy.  It was so great seeing all of you last night at Back to School night.  It is such a pleasure to see so many parents interested in their children's education.

This week the students and I have been getting to know one another.  We have had some fun but also have been working hard.

These are the things we did this week:

Math - We have been reviewing skills like telling time to the nearest hour and half hour, counting coins and bills, how to work with a partner and playing math games like Addition Top-It and the Money Exchange game.  It's any easy game to play at home with a regular deck of cards.

Reading - The students have been practicing building stamina when reading to themselves. We discussed "bucket filling", how second grade is going to be super, making goals for second grade and how we spent our summer vacation after reading fun books on these subjects.  Next week we will be starting our first big book...It's a good one, be sure to ask your child about it.

Writing - We have been discussing and making rules for our Writing Workshop time like how to ask for help.

Social Studies - Community is our first unit.  We discussed things you can do in a community...work, play, live and solve problems.

Science - We started our first lesson in Balance & Motion by balancing a crayfish..not a real one, of course.  Next week we will balance a pencil on the end of craft stick.  Is that possible??

Look for homework to start coming home next week.  Have a great weekend.