Thursday, September 8, 2011

I PICK!

The students have been learning how to select just right books to read during read to self. This will be a very important skill, as they will start choosing their own books to put into their book tub to read. Finding a just right book is more that just finding a book that is on the student's level, it is also taking into consideration whether or not they will like the book, what the purpose of reading that book is, and if they understand the content.

The I-PICK Method of Choosing a Book
I - I choose my books.
(not the teacher, not my friends.....ME!)
P - Purpose: Why am I reading this book?

(maybe it's because it's funny....or maybe it's to learn something new)

I - Interest: Does this book interest me?
 (I will be motivated to read if I am interested in the book!)
C- Comprehend: Do I understand the book?
(If I don't understand what I'm reading, that's a BIG problem!)

K- Know: Do I know most of the words? 
(It shouldn't be a struggle to get through a book. I will use the "5 finger rule"
to determine if I know most of the words.)


The students learned a song to help them remember the I-PICK method of choosing a book. Enjoy! The words to the song are also listed below. 

  

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Friday, September 2, 2011

Class Photographer - Cameron

Cameron captured our class playing "Top It" during math and dancing for a brain break! Enjoy!

Have a great, long weekend class! I'll miss you!

Blaize and Reagan movin' and groovin'!

Super cool first graders!

SMILE!

Doing the 'worm'???

We all LOVE first grade!

Playing Top It with friends

Blaize and Gavin compare their numbers

Brynn and Ronin love math!

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

You All Are The Best!






Thank you all SO much for taking time out of your evening to attend Parent Night. We are a team and together we will make this a great year for your child. 

It was a lot of information to cover in such a short amount of time and I know I TALK FAST! So if you have additional questions, shoot me an email and I will be happy to assist you. 

I wish I had more time to talk to each of you individually and tell you what awesome kids you have. So happy to be working with you this year!

Gena

Monday, August 29, 2011

Lauren's Pictures

Lauren was our class photographer last week! She took some pictures of our class using our iPod.


Happy birthday, Gavin!




Happy birthday, Ty!


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Rules Rap!

Hello, family and friends! We have spent a lot of time learning about the rules of the classroom. This will help us all be safe and work well together this year!

Enjoy watching our Rules Rap! This was a fun way for all students to learn the rules, the rules, the rules of the classroom! :)


Wednesday, August 17, 2011

First Day of FIRST GRADE!

We had a fantastic day! Check out this slideshow of pictures....such COOL kids!



Concentration is key!

Making our Chicka Chicka Boom Boom trees!

Cutting oh-so-carefully!

Ta-da!

Happy birthday, Cameron!

I can't wait for all of the fun we'll have this year! What a great bunch!

Graphing the number of letters in our names.

We just LOVE using the SMART Board!

Most students in our class have 5 or 6 letters in their name.



Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Classroom tour!!

School starts TOMORROW!! I'm so excited! I have been busy getting our classroom ready. I hope it will be a fun place to learn! 

 View from the door

 Word work center

 Focus boards

 My desk!

 Birthday and Job Boards

 View of the front of the classroom. Notice our cool smart board!

 Daily schedule posted

 The other side of our classroom!



 August author study: David Shannon

 Lots of books!

 student cubbies

 Daily 5 strategy board

 Guided reading/strategy group area



Cozy places all around the room to snuggle up with a good book!