Community Job Selection
On Mondays students choose their job for the week.
Showcase of Learning
"Spit, Sick Poets"
Weekend News
Sight Word War
We have a new word game. Thanks Ann, for your help!
Patterns in First Grade
Students explore patterns.
Counting Large Quantity Strategies
First graders practice counting objects in organized ways.
"Good Morning, Friend!"
Students greeted one another, by sharing what they admire in their friend.
Maquel's Love of Lichens
Maquel shares an ALL ABOUT book written by his Grandpa
Publishing our All About Books
Creekians wrap up our unit on Non-Fiction writing.
Fractions in 2nd Grade
Students explore what a fraction is and how to form equivalent fractions in tangible, tactile ways.
Reader's Workshop: Practicing Retell
Creekians are reviewing the art of a strong retell, including:
BEGINNING: setting, character introduction; MIDDLE: problem; END: resolution.
Fabulous Friday
Families come together to learn and play new academic games.
Suspense Books
by Chris Van Allsburg
Look for our Suspense Baskets at the WRAP PARTY auction.
The Water Cycle
We are embarking on a study of the water.
Ask your student about the Water Cycle Song and motions!
Water travels in a cycle, yea it does, water travels in a cycle, yea it does
To goes up as EVAPORATION Forms clouds as CONDENSATION
Then comes down as PRECIPITATION
yea it does, yea it does, yea it does
Water RUNS OFF in rivers and streams. These are apart of our water cycle dreams. COLLECTS in lakes and oceans, then again starts the motions of the water cycle yea it does, yea it does, yea it does.
Capturing Obama
Cameron shared a photo of her the President, taken by a family friend.
The Sunken Santa Maria
Ethan brought in and article about the possible discovery of the Santa Maria which inspired a further study of Columbus and perspectives.
Mindfulness
Students are learning how to bring focus and attention to things that are happening around and inside them.
Art with Julianne
Imaginary Island
Students are applying their knowledge of land and water formations by creating and mapping their own island.
Painted Lady Butterfly
Thanks to Clara's family we will be studying the life cycle of the Painted Lady butterfly first hand.
Have a lovely weekend! See you on Monday!
Love,
Nancy and Cate
and the children of Laurel Creek
