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Hello 1-1 Families! 

I hope you enjoy reading all about our week!

Literacy

We started the week with a close reading lesson using the book, Samuel Eaton’s Day. As we were reading, the class worked together to fill out a venn digram comparing Samuel Eaton to Sarah Morton. They had to support their comparisons and contrasts with evidence from both texts. Later in the week, we did a close reading lesson using the book, Tapenum’s Day. After reading, the children created a venn diagram together comparing and contrasting Samuel to Tapenum.

Writing:

This week, the children wrote a piece about what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving. Each child wrote about three things they are thankful for and why. They glued their writing to a turkey that they created using construction paper. You can view their writing out in the hallway during conferences. 

The children also wrote a story titled, How To Catch A Turkey. They came up with lots of creative ways to catch a turkey. In their story they had to use the transition words, first, next, and last. Their stories are hanging up in the classroom. Along with the tie-dye turkeys they created on Friday.  

Math 

The children were also introduced to frames and arrows. They had to fill in the missing numbers based on a given rule. Later in the week, they had to identify the rule based on the numbers in the frames. The children also had a chance to create their own frames and arrows problems, they traded with a partner and completed the others problems by identifying the rule and filling in the missing numbers. 

Weather Or Not Field Trip

On Tuesday, the scientists enjoyed an in class field trip from HighTouch HighTech. Scientist, Ms. Nicole, came in and presented, Weather or Not. The scientists engaged in different weather experiments. They took an up close and hands-on look at a real tornado. Watched as clouds were made indoors. They discovered all the amazing properties of air and air pressure. The scientists were very excited to touch lightning! Their favorite experiment was making the conditions change so they could lift ice cubes with a string. Each scientist also got to take home a bag of snow! Enjoy the slide show below of all our wonderful weather experiment photos.

                 

                                   

Social Studies

This week, the children continued to learn about Pilgrims. On Monday, they created a pilgrim project using a photo of their face. They wrote a sentence about something they have or can do but the pilgrims did not have or could not do. 

Later in the week, they practiced talking like a Pilgrim. We also, began learning about the Wampanoag Indians. The children researched about the Wampanoag way of life using the Scholastic web site. They also completed graphic organizers listing details about the Pilgrims and Wampanoags homes, clothing, games, and food. They will use these organizers to help them complete a final project next week. 

On Friday, the children also worked together to create a large then and now venn diagram. They listed similarities and differences between Pilgrim and Wampanoag children’s lives to their own lives today. 

Star Student

Natalie was our star student this week. Thanks Natalie for sharing all about you!

Royal Reader

A special thank you to Natalie’s Dad, he joined us this week as our Royal Reader. The children really enjoyed listening to the two stories that Mr. Schneider read. 

Notes:

-Now that the weather has turned cold be sure to send your child to school each day with a warm jacket, hat, and gloves. On snowy days, please remember to also send snow pants and boots. The children will continue to go outside for recess each day, unless it is too cold. Be sure to label your child’s coat, hat, gloves, and boots. Many children have similar items and labeling them helps to make sure each child keeps their own!

-Last call! If you would like to place an order for books from the Scholastic book order, they are due tomorrow afternoon! It is a great time to order some wonderful books for the holidays! Please email me if your order includes any gifts. I will email you when the orders arrive and set up a time for you to pick up your order secretly!

-The first grade musical is quickly approaching! The children are hard at work practicing and getting ready to wow you with their performance! Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 18th at 7pm. I hope to see you there!

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend!