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First Grade Spirit Week -- Chalk -It -Up Tuesday!
Go outside and write a positive chalk message on your sidewalk or driveway, if the weather allows. Or write a positive message on paper. Share a picture of you and your positive message!
Reading:
- Today we are going to look at blending 2 letters together to make 1 sound. -kn and -wr. Please watch this video of me explaining it to you. https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/blends-kn-and-wr/52815818/?s=Hn3vne&ref=appemail
- Diagraph "kn" worksheet (in Tuesday's email) Please read the directions...there are a few steps.
- Diagraph "wr" worksheet (in Tuesday's email) Please read the directions...there are a few steps.
- Read a book from home, Epic Books, or Raz Kids for 20 minutes.
Spelling:
- Write a sentence, asking or telling, for each spelling word. Remember to put a capital letter in the beginning of the sentence and an end mark at the end.
Math:
- The first clock shows that it is 2:00. One hour later is 3:00 which is what the second clock shows you.
- The first clock shows that it is 1:00. One hour later is 2:00 which is what the second clock shows you.
- I would like you to do the "Daylight Savings" worksheet (in Tuesday email). You will draw the hands on the clock to make it say one hour later, just like the clocks above. Remember, the hour hand is short and the minute hand is long.
Religion:
- Easter is a time of great joy. The Three Days lead us to Easter Sunday. It is a time to rejoice! Do you remember what those three days are? We talked about them when we were in school. They are Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. On Easter, we celebrate that Jesus rose to new life.
- Please watch The Story of Easter by Beginner's Bible. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PSgoPdKQFQ
Science:
- The moon is in the sky every night. The moon changes its shape all the time. You can even see the moon sometimes during the day!
- The moons shape follows a pattern. The shapes of these moons are called phases. The pattern is: new moon, waxing crescent moon, first quarter moon, waxing gibbous moon, full moon, waning gibbous moon, third quarter moon, waning crescent moon, and then back to new moon. Here is a picture for you to see them:
- Brain Pop Jr. - watch "The Moon" https://jr.brainpop.com/ Username: firstgradenovak Password: novak1. You may take the quizzes, if you would like.
- Listen to The Moon Book by Gail Gibbons being read to you. This is assigned on your Epic Reading account. www.getepic.com/students
- Draw and write 3 facts that you learned about the moon. Parents, Please take a picture and email me. Thank you!
- I wonder what kind of moon will be in the sky tonight? Take a look and see if you know.
Optional: Do you love learning about space? Here is a great website for you to explore: https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
Additonal Information:
- Art Assignment for the week: Students will watch a drawing video " How to draw a dolphin" found at the following link.They should email me a picture of their work at
- Look at Mrs. Hall's blog for free access to a few websites. http://stscomputers.blogspot.com/
- Each child has an ABC Mouse account. Please email Mrs. Hall at tech4learn@stthereseroxbury.org for your child's individual verification code.
- Our code for Epic Books is available on school days from 6am to 4pm. The code was emailed to parents last week. Go to www.getepic.com/students Log in with our class code hyv9688
Extra Things to do:
- Mystery Science --https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning. Scroll down to see the first grade section. You will find many "mini lessons" and "full lessons" to view. Have fun!
- Scholastic At Home --- day by day projects to do. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-1-2.html
- Kids National Geographic https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
- https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
- Don't forget your brain breaks!
Have a good day!
Mrs. Novak
Mrs. Novak
