Math this week has focused on sorting. In first grade the children should be able to sort objects in a variety of ways. For example, using pattern blocks the children learn to sort by color, shape, size, and thickness.
In this activity, I read the Frog and Toad story A Lost Button. Parts of the story focus on the differences between buttons. The children were given a variety of buttons and they practiced sorting them. They came up with some creative ways to sort such as by thread holes and sparkle.
The Virginia Repertory Theatre came this week and did a performance of The Princess and the Pea. They always do an amazing job! The children thoroughly enjoyed this experience.
We had our first Flashlight Friday using the children's independent book boxes. It was incredible! The children were so engaged and everyone seemed to enjoy the moment.
In Science, the children have been learning about who a scientist is, what he or she does, and what tools they use.
At the end of the week, the children were able to put their knowledge to the test and became a scientist. We explored Monarch Meadows using magnifying glasses and recording our findings in notebooks. They absolutely loved doing this! One student said "Mrs. Stearns, that was TOO much fun!"
Thank you to our first Mystery Reader! The children love having special guests. We also had a guest reader from an upper grade.