Numbers to 10

First Graders are learning how to count, read and write within 10.  Countable items are used to develop the association between the physical representation of the number, the number symbol and the number word.  This week we played a fun game called, "Spot the Dot" in which students had to identify a number on a ten frame card and match that number with the number word on their "Spot the Dot" Dog. Our students had fun reading the number words and being the first to color in all of the dots on their dog.

Have You Filled A Bucket Today?

Based on the book “Have You Filled A Bucket Today?” by Carol McCloud.  We all carry an invisible bucket that contains our feelings.  When our bucket is full, we feel great.  When our bucket is empty, we feel sad.  A bucket filler is someone who says or does nice things for other people.  By doing this, they are filling other people’s buckets and filling their own bucket at the same time.  On the other hand, a bucket dipper says or does things to cause other people to feel bad.  A bucket dipper empties their bucket when they say and do hurtful things.  We are all learning to be bucket fillers, not dippers.

Graphs Galore

Displaying data is an essential part of mathematics because when information is displayed in graph form, it is easier to read and interpret.  Through data collection, students are able to collect, organize, display, analyze, and interpret data.  This gives the learners the ability to make decisions, predictions, and comparisons.  This past week, our students had several opportunities to create, read, interpret and identify the parts of a bar graph.  Enjoy the wonderful learning that took place this week in first grade!

Popsicle Graph

Class Birthday Graph

Name Graph
How Many Letters In Your Name?

Mathematicians
Recording Data

 

Neat and Organized

Hard work pays off! The mathematicians enjoying a much deserved

popsicle break.

Every Kid Needs A Champion

As educators, we take great pride in our students and are honored to be their teachers. Each year brings new changes and exciting adventures.  We look forward to an amazing year ahead and we hope and pray that we can be a "CHAMPION" for each unique learner that enters our room. Take a moment and watch the powerful, inspiring message that Dr. Tom Leonard shared with all District 220 Educators at our Welcome Back meeting on Monday.
http://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion.html

Meet The Soszko's & The Haradon's

Here is a picture of our families at last year's Homecoming Parade!  The Soszko's and the Haradon's always have so much fun when they get together!  Luke (Mrs. Soszko's son) and Ceci (Mrs. Haradon's daughter) have become the best of friends...just like their Mommies!

Check Out Your Room

The room is coming together, now all we need is YOU!  We can't wait to meet all of your smiling faces! See you soon!

Reading Rug

Daily Calendar

First Grade Frogs

Our PAD!

Important Dates

Meet Your Teacher                                                          
August 19th 11:00 – 11:45 A.M.

Student Council Dunk Tank                                            
August 19th 12:30 – 2:30 P.M.

Back-to-School BBQ (details to come)                              
August 22nd 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. 

Back-to-School Night                                                        
September 5th 6:30 – 7:30 P.M.