August 19th - August 23rd

What We Are Learning

Reading: Setting up Daily 5 reading structure

·         How to do “Read to Self

·         How to build our stamina

·         How to preview a book and make prediction

·         Readers build good habits

Writing: Setting up Writer’s Workshop Structure

·         How to set yourself up for successful writing by picking a good spot to work

·          Using what we love as inspiration for writing topics and stories

·         Decorating writing folders with inspirational visuals

·         How to share and listen during Author’s Chair

Math: Solving Addition Problems

·       Strategies to solve addition problems

o   Drawing pictures

o   Counting  on

o   Ways to make ten

o   Using a part part whole mat

Snack Time

In 1st grade, we do not have an official “snack time”, but I do allow students to have a snack if they bring one or have leftovers from their lunchbox at the end of the day.

Special Thanks

I want to send out a special thanks to all who donated items from our classroom wish list!  We greatly appreciate your generosity.  These items will help us have a productive year! 

Special Class Schedule

Monday- Computers

Tuesday- Art

Wednesday-Music

Thursday- Library.

Friday-P.E.

Dates to Remember

August 30^th & August 2^nd – No School  

September 20^th - Willard Homecoming Parade (all students attend by bus) and dismiss at 12:30

September 25^th  – Fall Pictures