We are wrapping up a fantastic week. Both grades are really into the routine and are doing really well.
In Science they have learned about Land Formations, the layers of the earth, and are currently doing a unit on Rocks.
In Social Studies we have been learning about what a community is and have been having fun creating imaginary communities with businesses, homes, parks, jobs, laws, and now a leader for the community. Next week we will take a field trip to Chatham to look at what makes up the community of Chatham. We will be making a couple of trips there.
We are starting to talk about Alaska which is our class topic for the Art and Literature Fair. We've done a KWL (what we know, what we want to learn and what we have learned) about Alaska and we want to learn about a lot of things!! If you have anything on Alaska that you'd like to share, please let me know.
In Math, both grades have been doing addition. 1st grade is adding single digit numbers using different strategies - number bonds, adding on with fingers and number line, and using manipulatives. 2nd grade has been adding a single digit number to 2 digit numbers. They too have learned different strategies - number bonds, quick tens (for place value) and Read, Draw and Write - for word problems.
In Language Arts both grades are enjoying the handwriting program and are printing beautifully. They have both been in a review stage in Spelling. The 2nd grade has been doing reading comprehension practice each day.And both grades have been doing a lot of writing. In between all this hard work are frequent laps around the playground, morning recess before the day starts, exercise time mid-morning, and a nice long recess.
So, as you can see, they are working and Playing hard!
In Science they have learned about Land Formations, the layers of the earth, and are currently doing a unit on Rocks.
In Social Studies we have been learning about what a community is and have been having fun creating imaginary communities with businesses, homes, parks, jobs, laws, and now a leader for the community. Next week we will take a field trip to Chatham to look at what makes up the community of Chatham. We will be making a couple of trips there.
We are starting to talk about Alaska which is our class topic for the Art and Literature Fair. We've done a KWL (what we know, what we want to learn and what we have learned) about Alaska and we want to learn about a lot of things!! If you have anything on Alaska that you'd like to share, please let me know.
In Math, both grades have been doing addition. 1st grade is adding single digit numbers using different strategies - number bonds, adding on with fingers and number line, and using manipulatives. 2nd grade has been adding a single digit number to 2 digit numbers. They too have learned different strategies - number bonds, quick tens (for place value) and Read, Draw and Write - for word problems.
In Language Arts both grades are enjoying the handwriting program and are printing beautifully. They have both been in a review stage in Spelling. The 2nd grade has been doing reading comprehension practice each day.And both grades have been doing a lot of writing. In between all this hard work are frequent laps around the playground, morning recess before the day starts, exercise time mid-morning, and a nice long recess.
So, as you can see, they are working and Playing hard!
Exploring geometric shapes!