The directions say..."Tell someone at home about your favorite math exploration."
Here they are:
1. Pattern Blocks
2. Geoboards (with rubber bands)
3. Dominoes
4. Pattern Block Templates and Rulers
5. Calculators and Fill in the Number Line
*Funny moment*
As a student was pressing numbers on the calculator, they said, "I'm texting you."
Friday, September 16, 2011
Open Lighthouse Day (THIS weekend)
Ok, so a new Maine day has been brought to my attention. Have you ever heard of Open Lighthouse Day? Our family will add it to the list along with Maple Sugar Sunday. How cool.
"The U.S. Coast Guard, the State of Maine and the American Lighthouse Foundation are pleased to announce the third annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day.
Last year, hundreds of people visited lighthouses along the Maine coast in the largest effort of its kind in the nation. This year we expect another fun family event.'
The partnership with the Coast Guard, State of Maine and American Lighthouse Foundation is intended to increase awareness of Maine’s maritime heritage and the rich history of its lighthouses and lighthouse keepers."
Saturday, September 17, 2011
"The U.S. Coast Guard, the State of Maine and the American Lighthouse Foundation are pleased to announce the third annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day.
Last year, hundreds of people visited lighthouses along the Maine coast in the largest effort of its kind in the nation. This year we expect another fun family event.'
The partnership with the Coast Guard, State of Maine and American Lighthouse Foundation is intended to increase awareness of Maine’s maritime heritage and the rich history of its lighthouses and lighthouse keepers."
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Author in Topsham!
Hello All...
1. Author, neighbor, and WCS parent will be celebrating the release of her first children's book, The Pig Scramble, on October 1 at the Frontier Cafe in Brunswick. Click HERE for more details.
2. Reminder, Book Order Due date has been changed to Monday, September 19. If you choose to order, please make out a check to Scholastic. I cannot send cash through the mail.
3. Reading Lessons have included
* Readers keep track of their books to grow as readers. So, we are keeping a tally of how many books we read at Read to Self time. You'll see this come home on Friday afternoons with a brief work habit check in for the week.
* Readers know when they have stopped listening to themselves as readers. (...and pull themselves back together, of course. Ask your child how.)
* Readers get ready to read a new book. (looking at title & cover, first few pages, and ask...What do I already know?
* Readers stop when they feel confused. (reread, or mark with a post it note)
4. We have been interviewing classmates and writing about each one. With the time left in writing workshop, the class has been working on individual stories of their own.
5. Thanks a bunch for getting the math homework back to school. Be on the look out for reading books next week. It is imperative that these are returned the very next day so your child has just right books to read at our Read to Self time.
1. Author, neighbor, and WCS parent will be celebrating the release of her first children's book, The Pig Scramble, on October 1 at the Frontier Cafe in Brunswick. Click HERE for more details.
2. Reminder, Book Order Due date has been changed to Monday, September 19. If you choose to order, please make out a check to Scholastic. I cannot send cash through the mail.
3. Reading Lessons have included
* Readers keep track of their books to grow as readers. So, we are keeping a tally of how many books we read at Read to Self time. You'll see this come home on Friday afternoons with a brief work habit check in for the week.
* Readers know when they have stopped listening to themselves as readers. (...and pull themselves back together, of course. Ask your child how.)
* Readers get ready to read a new book. (looking at title & cover, first few pages, and ask...What do I already know?
* Readers stop when they feel confused. (reread, or mark with a post it note)
4. We have been interviewing classmates and writing about each one. With the time left in writing workshop, the class has been working on individual stories of their own.
5. Thanks a bunch for getting the math homework back to school. Be on the look out for reading books next week. It is imperative that these are returned the very next day so your child has just right books to read at our Read to Self time.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Up to Speed
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) :)
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) :)
Monday, September 5, 2011
Mark Your Calendar
Our OPEN HOUSE and ICE CREAM SOCIAL
is scheduled for...
Monday, September 12, 2011
6:00-6:30 in the classroom
6:30-7:00 on the playground for ice cream
is scheduled for...
Monday, September 12, 2011
6:00-6:30 in the classroom
6:30-7:00 on the playground for ice cream
Sunday, August 28, 2011
A Couple Things I'm Thinking About...
1. Here's our special schedule
Monday (Library)
Tuesday (Computer)
Wednesday (Art)
Thursday (PE)
Friday (Music)
2. Late breaking news tells me that BREAKFAST will be served at WCS this year.
Keep your eyes peeled for more information.
3. The classroom is set and ready for students to arrive!
It will be so great to have little bodies finally fill our space and read our books.
Monday (Library)
Tuesday (Computer)
Wednesday (Art)
Thursday (PE)
Friday (Music)
2. Late breaking news tells me that BREAKFAST will be served at WCS this year.
Keep your eyes peeled for more information.
3. The classroom is set and ready for students to arrive!
It will be so great to have little bodies finally fill our space and read our books.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Hello New First Grade Families!!!
Just a couple things I'm thinking about before we begin the year...
1. The price of lunch has been changed. It is now $2.30. Sorry for any confusion, this has been a new development. In regards to adding money to your child's account, please place money (cash or check) in an envelope and mark it with
a) your child's name and lunch number
b) the enclosed amount ($5.10)
c) how the money is to be spent (2 lunches and 1 milk)
2. If you have misplaced the before school newsletter that was mailed home, here's the important part.
1. The price of lunch has been changed. It is now $2.30. Sorry for any confusion, this has been a new development. In regards to adding money to your child's account, please place money (cash or check) in an envelope and mark it with
a) your child's name and lunch number
b) the enclosed amount ($5.10)
c) how the money is to be spent (2 lunches and 1 milk)
2. If you have misplaced the before school newsletter that was mailed home, here's the important part.
Items to have on the first day:
____ a healthy snack
____ headphones that fit your child (please try them out before they come to school)
____ a ½ inch, hard sided 3-ring binder (poetry notebook)
____ a check for $10.00 made out to Williams-Cone School
____ the first grade information sheet (enclosed with this letter)
____ a 4x6 photo of your child (we’ll keep this at school)
____ a summer object that symbolizes something you did this summer
for example: a photo, a souvenir, a shell, etc.
Extra items we can always use (send any day):
____ Ziploc bags (any size) ____ dry erase markers
____ tissues ____ pencils
____ snack to share (for times when kids/families forget)
for example: granola bars, crackers, fruit cups, pretzels, animal crackers, etc.
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