FIRST GRADE NEWS: April 2011
Curriculum Update
In reading we are still working hard on our sight families. I’ve attached a list of sight words that the students have been learning throughout the year – please make sure your child practices these as well as his/her DOLCH words, spelling words, and homework words!
In math we’re working on addition facts to 18. We will be working very hard the rest of the year on addition facts to prepare for 2nd grade. Any help with this at home would be great. You can make flashcards at home or look online for math fact activities. Some websites we recommend:
In science we’ve begun our insect unit. Before Spring Break each student had their own mealworm they took care of. We watched as the mealworms moved through their stages of life to become adult beetles. We’ve also just received caterpillars in our room! We will watch them grow in hopes that they will soon start to build their chrysalis. Your student will keep you informed as the changes happen. This is a very exciting time for our first graders in science.
First Grade BLOG & Math Website
Please be sure to check out our First Grade Blog at: http://fisherfirstgrade.blogspot.com/
We have many things posted for you and your child to view and practice.
Also remember to access our Math website at: https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
Use your user name and password given to you at the beginning of the year.
Thanks!
END OF THE YEAR
As we near the end of the year we ask that you please make sure your child (ren) are getting a good night sleep and having a good breakfast each morning. Everyone has such a better day when they are well rested and properly nourished. If you are reading this, please bring it back to your teacher for a treat! This also is the time when the end of the year testing begins. We certainly try not to save every test for the last few weeks of school. We like to spread them out as to get the best performance from our students. Your help with this is much appreciated.
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