Literacy
We have been continuing our unit on non-fiction. The students learned about the various text features that are found in non-fiction books. We also learned that there were three types of non-fiction books and how they differ from one another. One of the books we read was a biography about Dr. Seuss. The students enjoyed sharing what they knew about him before learning more details about his life with the help of a timeline.
Writing and Social Studies
Our writing focus this month has been on the many different holidays that are celebrated during this time. Students learned about Eid, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Hannukah, and Christmas through the use of many books that we read as a whole group. We wrote about the symbols that help to represent each holiday. We also wrote about how they are each celebrated. Finally, we discussed the common theme of light for each of the holidays and how it is used to celebrate the various holidays.
Math
We are currently on Unit 4 in math. The students have been learning about the different tools used to help them measure. We talked about thermometers and how they are used to measure temperature. We also used different parts of our bodies to help us measure various classroom items. The students enjoyed seeing how many of their feet it takes to get from one side of the room to the other and how many hands it takes to measure their desk tops. Students also began measuring using both estimates and then rulers to help them find how many inches long an object was.
First Grade Musical
The students did an outstanding job on their holiday musical! They were all dressed in their holiday best and had grins from ear to ear while performing.
