Now that the kids are in bed and the dishes are done, I have a some time to bring you up to speed on first grade. Our class is lovely, and I'm not just sayin' that. I am enjoying our days together.
We have been--
*establishing routines throughout the day and getting to know each other
*dancing to the CheeCheeCha and Razzama Tazzama
*starting writing and reading workshop (including a mini-lesson each day)
*talking how writers...
get ideas
stretch out tricky words
practice telling their stories
plan their stories across the pages
build their stamina to write longer and stronger
*reading mini-lessons have included...
3 ways to read a book (read the pictures, read the words, retell the story)
readers take care of books and libraries
readers choose JUST RIGHT books to become better readers
readers go book "shopping" on certain days
building our stamina with independent reading
*math work includes...
counting by ones and fives
what comes before/after a given number
learning games like monster squeeze, bunny hop, penny dice game, race to the top
working cooperatively with a partner
That's the nutshell for now. All in just 5 days. Wow, we're moving right along.
PS. I'm beginning the process of gathering some baseline data to start the year. I'll let you know more as I proceed. (maybe another entry) :)
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