More Research!

Check out the ones that finished today!

Bennett's Bats  http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=XDDurZ2

Hanno's Chimps  http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=IZmJ6gq

Timothy's Tigers  http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=nn7pLRg

Aiden's Rhinos http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=2QZR6Ho

Pulling it all together with Technology

We have spent the last month learning how to research a topic.  We started with the trip to the zoo.  Students asked questions, made measurements, used observation skills to record their new information.  After returning, we used library books, web sites, the Zoo App and much more to write about what we learned.  Today we started pulling it all together with a fun App Show Me.  I hope you enjoy the ones we have done!

Nicole's Tiger  http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=wDZxyK0

Joe's Sea Lion   http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=A2SDttw

Emerson's Lion http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=BMHKTo0

Analises' Goat  http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=fRjtoY4

Kate's Shark  http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=GRdb78C

Holly's Zebra   http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=DnzNxSK

Caden's Giraffe  http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=SRQziCG


Check back for more tomorrow!

Goldie Bunny and the Three Water Bottles

Look at this cute connection to Goldilocks and the 3 Bears!

Fraction Action

We are putting fractions into actions...with our bodies!  Today we used partners and movement to find a part of the whole group.  There were some very creative thinkers.  We had to look up the number of teeth in a mouth before we could find the whole group for 1 question!  Here are a few examples!

Field Day FUN!

What a great treat at the end of April, FIELD DAY!  I sure hope your students came home as tired as I did.  We had a great time playing field events, picnic eating and cooling off with snow cones.  If you didn't make it up, be sure to ask your students about the scooter races and the traditional kick ball game.  Sad to say, for the first time teachers lost - even after we tried a little creative base running.  It was a great day - and so nice to be while it was still a little cool!

Getting Ready for Earth Day!

In honor of Earth Day, we are finishing up our recycling commercials.  Check out the latest two!

Tax Day!

Tuesday was Tax Day all over America, even in 1st Grade!  The day started with a class discussion about taxes, who pays , what is it for, and why is it important.  Students had to pay the tax office. Their tax money was due after lunch.   It was a great way to show students some civic responsibility. 

Be sure to ask your student how much money they have earned. 

Enjoy your long weekend. As for my family, we will rest and celebrate with family!