Spelling - Closed Syllables

trim

flat

kept

crop

pluck

clip

mask

west

chomp

rush

Phonics - In first grade we will learn about two different syllable types.  The first one we will learn about is a closed syllable.  A closed syllable has one vowel, the vowel is short, and the syllable is closed off by something (such as a consonant, blend, or digraph).  

Math - In math we worked on counting coins, using dimes and pennies to pay for items. dividing shapes in halves, subtracting 2 facts, and using a number code to make words.  

Science - We finally had a sunny day.  We were able to go outside and test our sundials.  They worked!  We are learning about patterns of the moon.  Next we will be learning about stars.

Reading - Every day we work in our daily five centers and reading groups.  This week we are going to have our STAR reading test.  We will also start another round of running records this week.  In word work we have been focusing on compound words.

Writing - We continue to work on our non-realistic fiction stories.  Last week we focused on non-realistic characters, powers, and settings.  We worked on planning out our stories - coming up with our characters, setting, and a beginning, middle, and end to our stories.

Religion - Our new Friendzy unit that we are working on is called "100% Attitude, 100% Effort".  Our Promise Paper talked about the three kings and epiphany.  Our volunteer Mrs. Curran brought in real gold, frankincense, and myrrh for us to look us.  We chalked our classroom door - learning that the three kings were Caspar, Balthazar, and Melchior.  Our virtue and values for the month of January are kindness and courtesy.

Buddies - This week we made kindness snowmen with our buddies.  We had to brainstorm ways to be kind and write them on snowballs.  Then we glued the snowballs to the snowmen.  We had so much fun making these with our buddies!

Have a great week!