Partners to 10

First graders played different games to learn partners to 10 this week. They played Make 10, 10 Counters in a Cup, and Tens Go Fish. They are getting really good at telling the numbers that added together make a total of ten.

World Read Aloud Day and Groundhog Day

The first and third graders celebrated World Read Aloud Day by choosing books to read to each other. They worked on reading fluently and with expression. They also learned about Groundhog Day and made a fun craft together. I wonder if Phil will see his shadow tomorrow?

 

Review Writers

First graders are learning how to write reviews of their favorite places, movies, games, and toys. They are learning how to be very convincing by adding details, giving recommendations, and sharing important information. They are doing a great job writing their opinions and giving lots of reasons. 

Writing Collections

First graders had a great time sharing their collections this week. They decided which piece was the very best and gave it the first place award. They shared reasons why that item was the best. They tried to be really convincing by using lots of details and giving more than one reason. They are really enjoying the new Opinion Unit!