A few updates -

First Grade Math - We have been working on comparing (more than/less than) and we learned how to use comparison bars.  Mrs. Van Zeeland had to be with the third graders for MAP testing today during our math block so we couldn't break into our math groups.  Due to this, we did not test math facts today.

First Grade Phonics - We have started learning about r-controlled vowels.  (bossy r)  This week we learned the keywords for ar and or.  We are also learning about blends.

Reading - Our word work focus continues to be compound words.  During daily 5 I have been reading with the students and doing running records.  I have all of the first graders complete.  Next I'll be testing all of the second graders.

Science - We took all of our liquids and we had experiments with buoyancy and miscibility in water.  We learned that the green shampoo and the glue mixed with water.  We found out that oil and water don't mix.  Today we are going to be experimenting with two new liquids - red shampoo and corn syrup.

Religion - This week we learned about the seven Sacraments.  We focused mostly on Baptism.

Computer - This week in typing we worked with the home row.  We also added the letters e and i. Some students got onto the third lesson, which includes the letters r and u.

Writing - This week in writer's workshop we worked in our notebooks and worked on the writing process - web, rough draft, editing, rewriting, and illustrating.  We have also been writing thank you cards/letters for Christmas presents.

Handwriting - This week the first graders worked on the letters b, p, u, and s.  The second graders are working on cursive.  This week they worked on lower case l, b, and h.