Word Work in Room 20

This year, we are implementing a new literacy framework called "The Daily Five."  One of its components is "Word Work."  Students will either practice their spelling words or sight words for the week.  Below are some great pictures of the students in action!  I am so proud of them!

Rainbow writing

Chalkboard writing

Paddle writing

Make words with letters

 

We will continue to add new activities as the children become more independent with their work.  

October 3, 2013-Read for the Record

from http://www.jstart.org/campaigns/read-record

Jumpstart's Read for the Record® - October 3, 2013

Jumpstart’s premiere national campaign, Read for the Record, presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation, is one time of the year when millions of individuals come together to celebrate literacy and support Jumpstart in its efforts to promote early childhood education. On October 3, people across the country united to read the children’s book Otis by Loren Long in support of Jumpstart’s mission: to work toward the day every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed.




Our class had the opportunity to enjoy listening to a DVD recording of Henry County Public Schools' superintendent, Dr. Jared Cotton, read the story Otis.  In addition, the children were quick to identify the characters, setting, 2 problems, and solutions of the story.  What a great idea!

Good citizens for the last 3 weeks!

Oh no!  Mrs. Joyce has gotten behind in updating her blog!  The children REALLY love seeing their pictures posted for being good citizens.  Below are our last 3 room 20 good citizens! 

I choose our good citizens based on their behavior for the previous week.  Usually, they have few, if any, "counts" or warnings.  They are nice and polite to others, follow the teacher's directions, and do their best work. 

Congratulations, Emmanuel!

Keep up the good work, Weston and Crystal!

Good citizen of the week

Congratulations to Rachel, our latest good citizen.  She is excited to have the trophy at her desk all week long!  Keep up the good work!

Great School Stories!

Room 20 students have completed their first writing project!  I'm so proud of them.  Below are 3 examples of their great work.  What wonderful writers we have!

 

I have the good citizen trophy.  My friends play Power Rangers.  I love to go to school.  I am happy to see my mom.  by Elijah

 

I like SRA.  I like to play iPads.  I like school because it's fun.  I feel happy.  by Rachel

 

 

 

My friends go to P.E.  We play on the slide.  I read in SRA.  I feel happy at school.  by Makayla

Citizen of the Week

Congratulations to Abigail, our newest good citizen!  Great job! 

Good citizen of the Week

Parents, you should be proud of how well your children are behaving in first grade!  It is very difficult to choose ONE good citizen!

We are all excited for Elijah, who will keep the trophy at his table for this week!  Congratulations, Elijah!