November 17, 2011

 

News from First Grade:

In Math - A thinking strategy called counting on has been practiced.  This strategy is helpful when adding 1, 2, or 3.  For example; if you are adding 5+3, start with the greater number (5) and count on 3 more (6,
7, 8).  We will practice using 'doubles' (2+2, 3+3) and 'near doubles' (2+3, 3+4) as other helpful strategies, also.

Next Tuesday's Show and Tell will be about giving thanks.  Each student has been asked to bring something they are thankful for.  If it's something that can't be brought to school (ie. their family, their house) a picture would be just fine.

One of the things I'm thankful for is that by this time of the year, students have really begun to settle in to our first grade routine and are showing more maturity in all their skills.  We are making good progress!  Here are a few pictures of students doing a terrific job of reading with a partner.  They were reading the story On My Way to School by Wong Herbert Yee from our Reading book.
More pictures to follow next week!