Partner Reading!

This week we began partner reading during Reader's Workshop. Partner reading is when students are paired up to be reading buddies so they can help each other with tough words and discuss and enjoy books together. They are paired up based on similar reading levels and abilities so they can become better readers and learn from each other. We alternate independent reading and partner reading throughout the week and the kids just love it!

Ordering Numbers!

In Math Investigations we have been learning about the different values of numbers and putting them in order. We have also been learning Math vocabulary like greater than, less than and equal to. Students worked together in pairs to order numbers from 1 to 10 and to show this amount using linking cubes. We observed that the cubes got taller and taller by one number.

Star Student: Aiden!

On Friday, we had our first Star Student presentation. Aiden was our star student and got to display his special pictures out in the hallway all week and then present them to class on Friday. Each child in class drew a picture and wrote about Aiden and we gave him a little Star Student book to take home. Aiden's parents joined us for lunch and brought the class a healthy treat of apples. YUM! Congrats Aiden!

Math Investigations!

The kids are having so much fun learning different Math games in class. We have played the game of Compare and Collect 20.
Compare is a game that teaches the kids about greater than, less than and equal to. Partners each draw a card and whoever has the greater number gets to keep both cards.

Collect 20 is a game that teaches them how to make 20. Partners each have a turn rolling the die and collect that many counters to put on the game board. They play until they reach 20. Math can be so much fun!

Independent Reading!

Last week, we began independent reading. Independent Reading is a time during Reader's Workshop where the kids can read and enjoy their books around the room. They really love reading and are looking forward to beginning partner reading soon!

First Week of School!

We have had an AMAZING first week of First Grade! The kids have all made new friends and have been having so much fun learning. We look forward to an awesome year with these special kids. :)

Welcome to 1st Grade!

We are so excited to have your child in our class this year! First grade is such a special year with lots of fun events and learning. Please enter your e-mail into the 'follw by e-mail' box so you can keep up with fun events from our classroom. We will post pictures, learning resources and other information on our blog. Any questions, you can e-mail us at mcavoyj1@duvalschools.org & ridoutm@duvalschools.org.