If you recall from last week we learned about how Polar Bears survive the harsh climate of the Arctic. This week we made fun polar bear masks. They turned out super cute!
This week we began talking about maps. In first grade we learn how to draw different kinds of maps and even learn about the compass rose to show north, south, east, and west.
To get us started each of the kids drew a map of their bedrooms.
One of our vocabulary words this week was "route" - the way to get somewhere. All the kids drew a map that shows their route to school. Their maps included a compass rose and anything that they see on the way to school. The kids did a really great job!
In spelling this week we learned about the "wh" sound - like in whale. All the kids had to create a "wh" chain with at least 8 words. One word for every link in the chain. They had so much fun making these!
We have also stated learning about base ten. All the kids have their own counting chart on their desk. We play a game with it where I call out a number for us to start on. I then give directions like "add ten", "minus ten", "add one", "minus one". The kids have to move their finger down, up, right, or left to match. We keep going, sometimes getting faster and faster, until I say stop. Then the kids have to say where they landed. Anyone who is on the same number as me is a winner! This game helps kids get familiar with a hundreds chart and how to use it to quickly add and subtract.
This week was also another "Thinker Thursday". The prompt this week was to write about the best Christmas movie!
These kids are getting really good at their opinion writing!
We certainly did and learned a lot this week!
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Sincerely,
Mrs. Kawai
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