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Mrs. McClurg’s First Grade

Concepts Covered This Week:

Religion:

• We listened to the Gospel from Sunday and learned how to grow as followers of Christ.
• We continued our Lenten journey with Jesus.  We focused on forgiveness this week.
• We learned that to forgive means to pardon or excuse. 
• We learned that sin is to choose to do something that we know is wrong.
• We discussed how God loves us and is always ready to forgive us.
• We made some symbols of forgiveness to add to our Lenten suitcases.
• We participated in a Stations of the Cross Prayer Service lead by Mrs. Thomas’ fifth grade class.  We visited the stations displayed in the school halls.

Language Arts:

• We started reading and writing words with the long “e” sound.  We focused on words that follow the “ea” rule.
• We practiced writing words that double the final consonant before adding –ed or –ing.
• We read a story about a special gift, a reading race, a funny lunch, and a small, noisy house.  These stories had many of our high frequency words in them.
• We used these words to write about the objects and characters in these stories.
• We practiced identifying the narrator of a story.  We found that sometimes the narrator is a character in the story.
• We continued to work with the state of being verbs; is, are, was and were.

Math:

• We continued to review the words associated with algebraic sense; plus, minus, equal, whole, part and difference.
• We practiced writing number bonds.  The numbers in the bond show us what to use when writing addition and subtraction facts for a fact family.
• We used this information to help solve subtraction problems.
• We practiced subtraction from a 2-digit number.  We practiced taking away from the ones place.  We used manipulatives, pictures, and number bonds to show this concept.
• We used these strategies to solve real world addition problems.
• We filled in our March calendar and weather graph. We are very happy to graph sunny days again.
• We counted to 120, representing the number of days in school by using a dollar coin, dimes, and pennies.

Social Studies/Science:

• We reviewed vocabulary words and pictures, then completed a unit test on US symbols and holidays.
• We practiced ways to use kind words to include a classmate in our play and games.
• We watched some videos of animals waking up from hibernation.  We also noted that many migrating birds are beginning to return home.

 Specialist Classes- Physical Education/Art/Music/Spanish/Library:

• In art we learned about proportion in drawing by creating a rabbit.  We explored warm and cool colors and mixing techniques to paint our rabbits.
• In music we learned the music and movements for La Raspa (Mexican Hat Dance).  We also created and performed rhythms for the class using “Ta’s “and “Ti’s”.
• ln Physical Education we played a new game called Bean Ball Bucket Tag.  This game helps us with coordination, cooperation, and focus.
• In Spanish, we practiced describing where an animal lives. We also learned the names of forest animals.
• In the library, we listened to a story and checked out two books of personal interest.

Mrs. McClurg’s First Grade

Concepts Covered This Week:

Religion:

• We listened to the Gospels where we learned how Jesus cured the leper and how to be faithful to God.
• We learned about Saint Valentine and the significance of Valentine’s Day.
• We participated in the parish Ash Wednesday Mass, and a Liturgy of the Word.
• We learned that Lent is a 40-day journey with Jesus.
• We made Lenten suitcases that will carry the “things “we will need for our journey.
• We learned that fasting is one of the pillars of Lent. We wrote words or drew pictures of what we are fasting from during Lent and added these to our Lenten suitcases.

Language Arts:

• We started reading and writing words with the long “o” sound. We focused on words that follow the o-e rule.
• We learned about the “wh and sh” diagraphs. We wrote words and identified pictures of nouns and verbs that follow this rule.
• We read stories about families. These stories had many of our high frequency sight words.
• We wrote sentences about special people in our family and things we like to do with family members. We practiced writing these sentences with a naming part and a telling part.
• We also wrote a fun story about an animal or object. We followed the pattern of a rhyming story we read with a partner.
• We read a story about a king’s wish. We then wrote about our special wish.
• We identified the narrator of the stories.

Math:

• We reviewed the words associated with algebraic sense; plus, addend and sum.
• We reviewed some strategies to help us solve these facts, changing the order of addends, counting on, and reversing the fact.
• We wrote out flashcards for double facts to 20. We used blocks to prove that these facts are correct.
• We started to use the strategy of double + or – 1. This is a bit tricky, but many of us are making connections.
• We practiced the strategy make a ten. We used discs and pictures to demonstrate this strategy.
• We continued to fill in our February calendars and weather graphs. We answered questions and compared rows on our calendar.
• We traded our dimes, pennies, and nickel in for a dollar on the 100th day of school. Our 7th grade buddies helped by being the bankers.

Social Studies/Science:

• We shared our hibernation habitats. First graders have learned a lot about hibernation.
• We learned about some of the adaptations that animals use to survive the winter. We wrote about one adaptation and drew a picture of an animal that uses this survival technique,
• We celebrated Valentine’s Day by learning about Saint Valentine. We then passed out our valentine’s mail, shared a treat and watched a valentine show.
• We learned to identify signs in our bodies when we are feeling frustrated. We practice several techniques to calm our bodies and minds.

Specialist Classes- Physical Education/Art/Music/Spanish/Library:

• In music we used the xylophones to practice keeping a steady beat and following a melodic pattern. We played a melodic guessing game. We were introduced to the drums and learned to keep the beat.
• In art, we learned about basic face proportions and how to create a background using elements of art and principles of design. We also studied the artwork of Ronald Jackson and explore his portraits.
• In Spanish, we celebrated Día de San Valentín by making a heart drawing. We had to follow directions in Spanish and practiced writing messages of love and friendship on their hearts. We also reviewed winter and color vocabulary.
• In Physical Education we played fire, water, tree tag game. We also participated in a team activity using hula hoops, beanbags, and pool noodles.
• At the library, we added a page to our library story. We listen to a story and checked out books of interest.

Concepts Covered This Week:

Religion:

• We listened to the Gospel story where we learned that Jesus helps and heals.
• We learned that Jesus’ miracles show us that he is God.
• We listen to the Bible accounts of Jesus turning water to wine, feeding a large crowd with fish and loaves, and calming the sea.
• We discussed how Jesus is always with us, even at the hardest times.
• We participated in an all-school Spanish Mass.

Language Arts:

• We distinguished between pictures and words with the short and long of “a”.
• We identified words with ch and th diagraphs.
• We learned about the inflected ending -ed and -ing.  We practiced finding the base word and adding the endings.
• We read realistic fiction stories about family members and special times we share with these people.
• We wrote about animals and family members. We also wrote about the big ideas in the stories.
• We identified the narrator of the stories we read.

Math:

• We continued to work on the addition of two numbers with sums greater than ten.  We represented these answers as a group of ten and ones.
• We reviewed the addition strategies of adding in any order and counting on.  We made flash cards for double facts. We used these to practice the strategy of double plus one.
• We identified number and shape patterns on the February calendar.
• We traded a nickel and 5 pennies for a dime.  We are now at 94 days of school.

Social Studies/Science:

• We discussed and practiced ways to calm our bodies and focus on the task at hand. 
• We started to present our hibernator projects.  We are learning many different things about how these animals stay safe during hibernation.  We are also very curious about the materials used and why a student chose a specific animal.

Specialist Classes

• Inspired by the book “Hair Love” by Matthew A. Cherry; Illustrated by Vashti Harrison, we explored the concept of hair diversity and representation through the creation of mono prints. We developed an understanding of different hair textures and styles while also learning basic mono printing techniques. This project aligns with the celebration of Black History Month, providing an opportunity to honor the rich heritage, achievements, and contributions of Black individuals.
• In Music, we learned a clapping and moving song called Riga Jig Jig, and sang and learned about spirituals with the song Michael Row the Boat Ashore. We finished our study of Peter and the Wolf by completing our listening journals.
• In physical education we continued to work on soccer skills.
• In Spanish we practiced winter clothing vocabulary by playing a dice rolling game to dress a snowman. We’ve also been practicing responding to ¿Comó estás? and reciting La Gloria prayer.
• In library we listened to a winter story and checked out books of interest. We are very excited because Mrs. Kim has many new graphic novels.  We really enjoy this type of books.

Concepts Covered This Week:

Religion:

• We learned what makes our Catholic school different from a public school.
• We made cards to thank our parents for sending us to A.C.S.
• We finished our special poster for Lighthouse Mission Ministry(LMM).  We shared information about L.M.M. during the assembly on Wednesday. Mrs. McClurg delivered the poster to Base Camp.   They were very honored and touched by our poster.
• We practiced and presented Mass on Friday.  We worked very hard to read and participate in this Mass.

Language Arts:

• We practiced reading and writing many words where “a” makes the long sound.  
• We practiced reading and writing consonant blends.
• We read a story about making cookies and a folktale about a gingerbread man.  These stories had many of our high frequency sight words.
• We used these words to write sentences about the stories.
• We practiced writing sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation.

Math:

• We began a new unit on addition of numbers with sums to 20. We reviewed vocabulary associated with addition: addend, parts, sum, whole and plus.
• We practiced the addition strategies of counting on, switching the order of the addends and double addition facts.
• We also practiced checking to see if our papers were complete and accurate.
• We completed our January calendar and began one for February.
• We counted to 89, representing the number of days in school by using dimes, a nickel, and pennies. 

Social Studies/Science:

• We completed our class study of hibernation by adding some information to our notebooks.
• We read a fiction and nonfiction book about groundhogs.
• Many of us have completed our hibernating projects and are ready to share them with the class.

Specialist Classes- Physical Education/Art/Music/Spanish/Library:

• In art we completed our truck pictures by incorporating contrasting red hearts.
• In music we continued our unit discovering the instruments of the orchestra and listened to the excerpts of Peter and the Wolf, by Sergei Prokofiev.  This week we listened to The Bird (played by the flute), The Duck (played by the oboe), and The Cat (played by the clarinet).
• In Spanish, we practiced winter clothing vocabulary by playing a dice rolling game to dress a snowman. We’ve also been practicing responding to ¿Comó estás? and reciting La Gloria prayer.
• ln Physical Education, we continued to work on soccer skills.
• We did not have Library this week.

Concepts Covered This Week:

Religion:

• We listened to the Gospel where we learned that Jesus calls followers.
  • We continued to learn about the sacrament of Baptism.
  • We discussed how we receive the virtues of faith, hope and charity in Baptism.
  • We made class cards for our parish priests. We thanked them for being pastors and ministering to our Catholic community.
  • We made a special poster for The Lighthouse Mission.  They are the organization that we are thanking during the assembly on Wednesday.

Language Arts:

• We practiced reading and writing many words with short vowel sounds and beginning or ending blends.
  • We practiced reading and writing contractions.
  • We read stories about learning to read.  These stories had many of our high frequency sight words.
  • We used these words to write sentences about learning to read and other school activities.
  • We practiced writing sentences with a naming part and telling part.

Math:

• We continued to use vocabulary words associated with graphing; greater than, less than, equal, difference.
  • We practiced making and reading bar picture graphs, bar graphs and tally mark graphs.
  • We used these graphs to solve real world problems.
  • We continued to fill in our January calendars and weather graphs. We answered questions and compared columns on our weather graph.
  • We counted to 85, representing the number of days in school by using dimes and pennies.  We traded 5 pennies for a nickel this week.

Social Studies/Science:

• We learned about animals that hibernate.  We watched some interesting videos and read a nonfiction book. 
  • We learned that there are different kinds of hibernation.  In first grade, we decided that any animal that sleeps through a part of the winter is a hibernator.
  • We learned that hibernators need to prepare to hibernate long before winter arrives.
  • We selected a hibernator to learn more about.  Please see the information in the attached page to learn more about the “at home” part of this project.
  • We continued to discuss feelings. We noted that our bodies can give clues to others to tell how we are feeling.

Specialist Classes- Physical Education/Art/Music/Spanish/Library:

• In art we crafted a vibrant blue truck and enhanced the visual appeal by incorporating contrasting red hearts.
  • In music we continued our unit discovering the instruments of the orchestra and listened to the excerpts of Peter and the Wolf, by Sergei Prokofiev.  This week we listened to The Bird (played by the flute), The Duck (played by the oboe), and The Cat (played by the clarinet).
  • In Spanish, we practiced winter clothing vocabulary by playing a dice rolling game to dress a snowman. We also review numbers and colors with a color by addition worksheet.
  • ln Physical Education, we continued to work on soccer skills.
  • We did not have Library this week.

Mrs. McClurg’s First Grade

Concepts Covered This Week:

Religion:

• We listened to the Gospels of the Nativity.
• We discussed some of the important events that happen during the Christmas Season.
• We shared ways that we welcomed Jesus at Christmas.
• We discussed things that changed in our classroom and church during the Christmas Season
• We learned that Jesus’ family is called the Holy Family.
• We spent quiet time in the church during Adoration.  Some of us heard God’s voice.

Language Arts:

• We practiced reading and writing many words with the short sound of “u”.
• We identified many words with “l” blends.
• We practiced reading and writing proper nouns.
• We practiced reading stories with high frequency sight words.
• We used these words to write sentences about actions humans and animals can do, either separate or together.
• We identified some things, actions and describing words in sentences.
• We wrote out cards to cheer up Mrs. Creech. 

Math:

• We learned some new math vocabulary words associated with shapes, sides, curves, sphere, cube, cone, rectangular prism, and cylinder.
• We named and identified the number of sides and surfaces of 3-D shapes.
• We combined 3-D shapes to make new shapes. We did this with the same shapes and different shapes.
• We used blocks and pictures to find smaller shapes within a 3-D shape.
• We began to fill in our January calendars and weather graphs. We are using a different type of bar graph this month.
• We counted to 74, representing the number of days in school by using dimes and pennies.

Social Studies/Science:

• We reviewed the things that animals need to survive food, shelter, water, and air.
• We learned that animals in do three things to survive in the winter; they migrate, hibernate, or adapt.
• We began to learn about migrating animals.  We defined what it means to migrate and watched a video showing many different migrating animals.  We recorded what we learned in our science journal.
• We practiced reading body clues to help us identify how others are feeling.  We also practiced some techniques to calm ourselves when we are worried.

Specialist Classes- Physical Education/Art/Music/Spanish/Library:

• In art we collaboratively assembled colored paper to craft a captivating winter collage scene. After elevating our artwork, we added intricate details using puffy paint.
• In music we actively listened and followed musical cues to move and dance to “Seven Jumps”.  We also began a unit on Peter and the Wolf, a composition written as an introduction to the orchestra by the composer Sergei Prokofiev.  We learned about the 4 instrument families: Strings, Winds, Brass and Percussion
• In Physical Education, we used cooperation, communication, and teamwork to demonstrate different ways to move the equipment.
• In Spanish, we learned winter vocabulary words and practiced colors with a wintery color by number. We’ve also been practicing a song about feelings in Spanish and have been learning the Glory Be prayer in Spanish.

Mrs. McClurg’s First Grade

Concepts Covered This Week:

       Religion:

• We listened to the Gospel where Jesus taught us how to love.
• We shared our Saint reports and pictures with our classmates.
• We had a visit from the Sisters of Mercy.  They explained their vocation and answered our questions. We learned that our guest speakers were teachers before becoming sisters.
• We participated in a prayer service honoring Veterans and a Mass honoring Grandparents.

Language Arts:

Math:

• We continued to use the math vocabulary words; whole, part, difference, minus and equals.
• We practiced using models, pictures, number bonds and the number line to show what happens when we subtract one number from another.
• We practiced writing out subtraction sentences.
• We solved real world subtraction problems.
• We counted to 55, representing the number of days in school by using dimes and pennies, filled in our November calendar and weather graph.

Social Studies/Science:

• We learned that a veteran is a person who served in our armed forces.  We discussed ways we could say thank you to veterans.
• We discussed ways that we can show respect and be responsible to our classmates.
• We participated in and completed the Circle of Grace Program. (This is the new Safe Environment program offered by the Archdiocese of Seattle.)

Specialist Classes- Physical Education/Art/Music/Spanish/Library:

• In art we finished our coffee cups project by adding patterns with oil pastels and painted the background with watercolors. We discussed how some lines can add movement and why watercolors and oil pastels do not seamlessly blend.
  • In music we danced the 7 Jumps dance to actively listen and follow musical cues,
    • practiced The Grandparent’s Day Song and performed at the Grandparent’s Day reception and keep the beat by bouncing a ball.
  • In Physical Education, we are learning to dribble, shoot and pass a basketball.
  • This week in Spanish, we practiced saying “Doy gracias”- I give thanks. We created a booklet of things we are thankful for to share with our families. We also practiced counting Thanksgiving foods!
  • At the library, we listened to a Thanksgiving story and browsed the Scholastic Book Fair.
    
    

Mrs. McClurg’s First Grad

Concepts Covered This Week:

Religion:

• We listened to the Gospel where Jesus teaches us to love.
• We learned that Saints are people who loved God and followed Jesus.
• We said prayers where we asked the Saints to pray for us.
• We shared information and a picture of our special saint. 

Language Arts:

• We practiced reading and writing many words with the short sound of “i”.
• We practiced reading and writing words with the -ck ending.
• We read words that represent sounds, zip, slip, quack, kick.
• We practiced reading stories with high frequency sight words.
• We used these words to write sentences about fun adventures at the park and a farm.
• We read a poem about baby animals.
• We listened to many stories about pumpkins and Halloween.

Math:

• We added some new math vocabulary words to our list, minus, difference, and subtraction sentence.
• We practiced using models and pictures to show what happens when we subtract one number from another.
• We to write out subtraction sentences.
• We counted to 46, representing the number of days in school by using dimes and pennies, filled in our November calendar and weather graph.

Social Studies/Science:

• We learned that a bird’s beak will help determine what kind of food a bird eats.
• We used a straw and a cup to represent different bird beaks.  We practiced picking up food (elbow macaroni) with our beaks without adding rocks (beans).  It was a bit tricky.
• We continued to practice active listening using the steps from the Second Step program.

Specialist Classes- Physical Education/Art/Music/Spanish/Library:

• In music we practiced reading quarter and eighth note rhythms with the song Bounce the Ball, learned a song to share at Grandparent’s Day and played rhythm 4 Corners.
• In Physical Education we reviewed underhand and overhand throwing and catching cues.  We practiced throwing and catching various size balls.  We also played games using our throwing and catching skills called Catch Everything, Protect the Castle and Hungry, Hungry Monster.  
• This week in Spanish, we practiced numbers 1-20 with a Bingo game and a color by number. We also reviewed vocabulary from Día de los Muertos by counting the items on an ofrenda!
• No Art this week.  We were in Mass for All Saint’s Day during our art time.

Mrs. McClurg’s First Grade

Concepts Covered This Week:

Religion:

• We listened to the Gospel where Jesus reminds us that God keeps his promises.
• We learned that faith is a virtue given to us at Baptism.  With strong faith, we can become saints in Heaven.
• We learned that Saints are people who loved God and followed Jesus.
• We each chose a special saint to learn about.  We learned where to find his/her Feast Day and  
• We said prayers where we asked the Saints to pray for us.

Language Arts:

• We practiced reading and writing many words with the short sound of a.
• We practiced the correct formation of all letters.  We also practiced writing beginning and ending sounds.
• We practiced reading stories with high frequency sight words.
• We used these words to write sentences about clouds and fun times with friends.
• We read, then illustrated a poem about pumpkins.
• We practiced naming and writing the nouns in our stories.
• We listened to many stories about pumpkins and Halloween.

Math:

• We worked with the communitive property of addition by adding parts (addends) in any order to come up with the same whole(sum).
• We built, drew, and wrote problems that showed different number combinations to make a magic number.
• We played games with dice to practice our addition strategies.
• We counted to 41, representing the number of days in school by using dimes and pennies.

Social Studies/Science:

• We learned that many animals have body adaptations to help them get the food they need to survive.
• We used a straw and a cup to represent different bird beaks.  We practiced picking up food (elbow macaroni) with our beaks.
• We continued to practice active listening using the steps from the Second Step program.
• We learned about bats and owls. We made cute baby owls to decorate our classroom.

Specialist Classes- Physical Education/Art/Music/Spanish/Library:

• In art we explored the art of mosaics. They looked at different examples and got inspired by the beautiful fall season. Using the spaces between the tiles, they made their own mosaic artworks. It was a creative way to celebrate autumn!”
• In music we learned about the quarter note and eighth notes.  We sang and clapped rhythms with the song Today is Monday.  We also moved and responded to the fossils from Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint Saens.
• In Physical Education we reviewed underhand and overhand throwing and catching cues.  We practiced throwing and catching various size balls.  We also played games using our throwing and catching skills called Catch Everything, Protect the Castle and Hungry, Hungry Monster.  
• This week in Spanish, we learned about the celebration of Día de los Muertos (Oct. 31-Nov. 2). We especially focused on the meaning of the ofrenda (alter to celebrate those who have passed on from this life) and the items it includes. Students created a booklet about the ofrendas to share with their families. We are looking forward to seeing the ofrenda that some of our ACS families will be building to share with our school next week!
• At the library, we listened to a Halloween story and checked out 2 books of personal interest.
  
  

Mrs. McClurg’s First Grade

October 9-20, 2023

Weeks 7 and 8

Concepts Covered This Week:

Religion:

1. We listened to the parable of the man and his vineyard.
2. We learned that God reveals his loving plan to us.
3. We discussed ways that we can know and love God.
4. We participated in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.  We looked around the church for ways God revels his love to us.

Language Arts:

1. We practiced the correct formation of all letters.  We also practiced writing the beginning, medial and final consonants in words.
2. We began to long at 3-4 letter word with the short a sound.
3. We practiced reading stories with high frequency sight words.
4. We used these words to write sentences about the stories, often adding personal touches.
5. We identified the characters and setting in many picture books.
6. We made predictions of things that could happen in our read aloud stories.

Math:

1. We identified and practiced using the math vocabulary words; whole, part, sum, addend, plus and equals.
2. We used blocks and pictures to solve addition problems.
3. We learned to pick out the important information from math problems with words.
4. We learned that you could change the order of the addends and still have the same answer- The communitive property of addition.
5. We counted to 37 with coins by using dimes and pennies.

Social Studies/Science:

1. We continued to use helpful thought to help us get better at new things we want to learn.
2. We learned that trees have parts that act like superpowers to protect them from the wind.  These parts are deep roots, bending branches and trunks and leaves that move separately.
3. We used this information to draw a protype(picture) then a model of a beach umbrella that will not blow down with a strong wind.
4. We compared and contrasted baby owls and bats.

Specialist Classes- Physical Education/Art/Music/Spanish/Library:

1. In art we created textured Frankenstein head with meticulous care. We utilized burlap fabric, to add depth and character and to bring the iconic creature to life. In the background, we composed the scene, employing the fundamental elements of art, particularly focusing on lines. 
2. In music we sang a scale, explored ascending and descending pitches on xylophone.  We also listened to and added sound effects to The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
3. In Spanish we practiced numbers 1-20. We even applied our knowledge by writing addition sentences in Spanish! We’re also having fun playing a game called Señora Dice to learn classroom vocabulary.
4. In physical education we learned how to underhand throw and catch various sized bean bags and balls, practiced the underhand throw and catch to self and to the wall and played a game called “Clean Up the Backyard” using our underhand throw.
5. In library we listened to a seasonal story and checked out books of personal interest.
   
   

We practiced the correct formation of all letters.  We also practiced writing the beginning, medial and final consonants in words.

We began to long at 3-4 letter word with the short a sound.

We practiced reading stories with high frequency sight words.

We used these words to write sentences about the stories, often adding personal touches.

We identified the characters and setting in many picture books.

We made predictions of things that could happen in our read aloud stories.

Math:

We identified and practiced using the math vocabulary words; whole, part, sum, addend, plus and equals.

We used blocks and pictures to solve addition problems.

We learned to pick out the important information from math problems with words.

We learned that you could change the order of the addends and still have the same answer- The communitive property of addition.

We counted to 37 with coins by using dimes and pennies.

Social Studies/Science:

We continued to use helpful thought to help us get better at new things we want to learn.

We learned that trees have parts that act like superpowers to protect them from the wind.  These parts are deep roots, bending branches and trunks and leaves that move separately.

We used this information to draw a protype(picture) then a model of a beach umbrella that will not blow down with a strong wind.

We compared and contrasted baby owls and bats.

Specialist Classes- Physical Education/Art/Music/Spanish/Library:

In art we created textured Frankenstein head with meticulous care. We utilized burlap fabric, to add depth and character and to bring the iconic creature to life. In the background, we composed the scene, employing the fundamental elements of art, particularly focusing on lines. 

In music we sang a scale, explored ascending and descending pitches on xylophone.  We also listened to and added sound effects to The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

In Spanish we practiced numbers 1-20. We even applied our knowledge by writing addition sentences in Spanish! We’re also having fun playing a game called Señora Dice to learn classroom vocabulary.

In physical education we learned how to underhand throw and catch various sized bean bags and balls, practiced the underhand throw and catch to self and to the wall and played a game called “Clean Up the Backyard” using our underhand throw.

• In library we listened to a seasonal story and checked out books of personal interest.
  
  

Mrs. McClurg’s First Grade

October 9-20, 2023

Weeks 7 and 8

Concepts Covered This Week:

Religion:

• We listened to the parable of the man and his vineyard.
  • We learned that God reveals his loving plan to us.We discussed ways that we can know and love God.
• • We participated in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.  We looked around the church for ways God revels his love to us.

Language Arts:

• We practiced the correct formation of all letters.  We also practiced writing the beginning, medial and final consonants in words.
  • We began to long at 3-4 letter word with the short a sound.
• • We practiced reading stories with high frequency sight words. We used these words to write sentences about the stories, often adding personal touches.
• • We identified the characters and setting in many picture books.
  We made predictions of things that could happen in our read aloud stories.

Math:

• We identified and practiced using the math vocabulary words; whole, part, sum, addend, plus and equals.
  • We used blocks and pictures to solve addition problems.
  • We learned to pick out the important information from math problems with words.
  • We learned that you could change the order of the addends and still have the same answer- The communitive property of addition.
  • We counted to 37 with coins by using dimes and pennies.

Social Studies/Science:

• We continued to use helpful thought to help us get better at new things we want to learn.
  • We learned that trees have parts that act like superpowers to protect them from the wind.  These parts are deep roots, bending branches and trunks and leaves that move separately.
  • We used this information to draw a protype(picture) then a model of a beach umbrella that will not blow down with a strong wind.
  • We compared and contrasted baby owls and bats.

Specialist Classes- Physical Education/Art/Music/Spanish/Library:

• In art we created textured Frankenstein head with meticulous care. We utilized burlap fabric, to add depth and character and to bring the iconic creature to life. In the background, we composed the scene, employing the fundamental elements of art, particularly focusing on lines. 
• In music we sang a scale, explored ascending and descending pitches on xylophone.  We also listened to and added sound effects to The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
• In Spanish we practiced numbers 1-20. We even applied our knowledge by writing addition sentences in Spanish! We’re also having fun playing a game called Señora Dice to learn classroom vocabulary.
• In physical education we learned how to underhand throw and catch various sized bean bags and balls, practiced the underhand throw and catch to self and to the wall and played a game called “Clean Up the Backyard” using our underhand throw.
• In library we listened to a seasonal story and checked out books of personal interest.
  
  

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