The number grid, a tool used frequently for math games, was introduced to first graders this week.   The introduction of this math tool followed the use of a number line for math games.  The grid goes from -9 to 110.  The children have been using this tool to learn to count up and back from large numbers. They have played the game “Rolling to 50” to train their eyes to go down a row and to the left to continue with counts. They will be using this tool, which is located both in the back inside cover of their math book, on their name tag, and on their homework folder, throughout the year to solve problems and play games.

Thank you to all parents who attended Back to School Night!

The first-grade students were very busy this week creating personal photo collages for their writing workshop folders.   Children carefully laid out photos on their folders and then glued them into place. The folders now serve as a reminder about how many stories each child has to write about! Conversations were flowing as the children told each other about events depicted in their pictures. Many children added drawings alongside the photographs to add even more memories. It was heartwarming to hear so many children discussing the people in the photos that made their memories special.  The rooms were abuzz with conversations about cousins, siblings, and friends. The children are excited for parents to see their collages at Back to School Night!  The teachers thank the parents for providing their children with the photos that helped kick-off this important beginning project for writing workshop!