Comparing Texts

Recently, students in first grade have been working hard to identify different genres of books and then compare and contrast them. Last week we looked at a text set involoving bats. This week we kick off with...’Ivan - The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla’. Sounds good doesn’t it?!

Number Scroll Time!

A highlight of first grade math is working on number scrolls! We kicked them off today and needless to say they were a hit!

Blends Song

Try, Try, Again

This week we tried using Try-a-Tiles for the first time. This tool helps students practice math facts and think flexibly.

Jack and the Beanstalk!

Today we were fortunate enough to watch an amazing puppet show! The puppeteers will be back in February to help us all make our own puppets as a part of our artist in residence experience.

First Grade Chefs

Today we all had a chance to blend some letters and become chefs in the process!