Martes el 30 de mayo

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This. morning we had our morning meeting as per usual and we got new jobs for the week. In Math we did solved a word problem using mental math, tally marks, fingers, a number line, counting on, ten frames, pictures, and fact families as strategies to help us solve the problem! After that, we went to Alien In-Line skating and it was a blast! We came back to class and we did our math centers.

After lunch, we read to ourselves and then we worked on our story writing. We went outside for recess, worked some more on our stories, and then we started our animal research projects. Today we focused on our animals' Habitat. Now we are writing this blog.

We had a sensational day!

REMINDERS: Tomorrow is library day so bring your books!

Adios

Viernes 26 del mayo

Alien-In Line Schedule

Tuesday May 30 - 11:30 - 12:30

Tuesday June 6 - 10:20 - 11:20 

Tuesday June 13 - 10:20 - 11:20

Tuesday June 20 - 10:20 - 11:20

Tuesday June 21 - 10:20 - 11:20 

Jueves el 25 de mayo

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as per usual. In Spanish we worked on finishing our librito de la Primavera. In Math we did a fun math talk that worked our brains. We went out side for gym and played ratones y gatos and then the name hand slap game. We came inside and Srta. Houde read some of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

After lunch we read to ourselves and then we began working on the beginning of our stories. We went outside for recess and then we came inside and learned about clothes in  the past and how they have changed over the years.

Adios!

Martes el 23 de mayo

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our usual morning meeting. We got new jobs for the week. We worked hard to finish our libritos de la Primavera and then we ate a quick snack before we went to ALIEN IN LINE SKATING! After that we had math and we did an estimystery and then we did math centers.

After lunch we read to ourselves and then we came up with the problem for our stories. We went outside for recess and then we learned about transportation in the past. Now we are writing this blog. 

We had an excellent day!

REMINDER: Tomorrow is library day - bring your books please!

Only 25 more days of Grade 1!

Adios!

Martes 16 de mayo

Hola a todos,

Thank you all for the get well wishes and the kinds words while I was away! Here is what we are learning this week, as well as activities to do at home.

English

• We are in our Fairy Tales. We have created our own Fairy Tale as a class and illustrated the beginning, middle, and end. We will be creating our own Fairy Tale soon! 

Spanish 

• We are wrapping up our Spring unit in Spanish. We are working on our "La Primavera" writing booklet. We will be writing in Spanish about the spring. 

Math 

• We continue to practice additions and subtractions up to 20. We are focusing on showing our work with the strategies we have learned since the beginning of the year. 
• At home you can practice with dice, roll two dice and have your child create an addition and subtraction questions using the numbers. You can do this activity with dominos as well. 
• ABCya has activities for addition and subtraction as well. 
  
  

Social Studies

• We are in the unit: The Past, The Present, and The Future. 
• We have learned and discussed how homes, schools, shopping and transportation has changed over time. This week we will work on toys/games and clothing for our information poster.
• Have a discussion with your child about how their past family members lived life in the past and the difference between generations. For example, in the past when Señorita Alvarado was in school there were no iPhones yet! 

Science

• We are starting our Animal Habitat unit. We will start talking about what animals we know and the different habitats they live in, as well as what they need to survive. 
• Have a discussion with your child about pets vs wild life, what makes them different?  

SCHOOL UPDATES

Alien in-line is next week! Here is our schedule: 

Tuesday May 23 - 11:30 - 12:30

Tuesday May 30 - 11:30 - 12:30

Tuesday June 6 - 10:20 - 11:20 

Tuesday June 13 - 10:20 - 11:20

Tuesday June 20 - 10:20 - 11:20

Tuesday June 21 - 10:20 - 11:20