Today, One of the students said "I love school!" I told them that I agree and said that the 1st and 2nd grade is my favorite class. We really enjoy learning together and love to laugh with our friends.
Our activities today were filled with new information. The first graders learned about the Hundreds place and measured with a yardstick. They reviewed the short e sound and discovered quotation marks! The second graders learned the /ow/ sound spelled with 'ou' and 'ow'. They experienced with similies and were able to share their ideas with their fellow classmates. The second grade learned how to add up all currency and are looking to practice at home.
The class also started to be exposed to the three branches of our government. We discussed the president's race and all that goes into it. Then we focused on George Washington for Social Studies and learned some fun facts! (Please ask us.)
We ended the day by practicing our Christmas Concert songs. We hope to see you all there and wish that you will be blessed by all!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
11-27-2011
Thanks to all those who helped with our Box Top Activity. We are grateful for those who collected box tops and saved them for our school so we could enjoy a victory together as a class. All the students loved bowling. They enjoyed cheering each other on and competing against each other. They had a great time riding in a bus on the way there and back. Thank you for all those who helped make this activity come together. Here is a video that shares all the fun we had.
http://flixtime.com/video/detail/2ab398d858429137b2089ff3e6527295ZgrmoLX6vbdAJkf2zM/play/
http://flixtime.com/video/detail/2ab398d858429137b2089ff3e6527295ZgrmoLX6vbdAJkf2zM/play/
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wow, our class has been really busy! Over the past week we have finished our 6th Math Test and also our first Language Arts Unit.
Both classes took a unit test to see what we had learned. In first grade we learned beginning and ending sounds, vowel and consonant sounds, Nouns and Verbs, complete sentences and predicting.
The second grade learned blending sounds that made the long a, e, i sounds. They learned how to make words plural and what to do with Proper Nouns and Irregular Plurals.
We received a letter from Faith Baptist School in Germany. They sent us a picture along with the names to each student. We look forward to getting individual pen pals from their class.
We celebrated all our hard work and focus in the first card marking by having a "ball party." We played a few games with a ball and ate snack because everyone worked as a team to make good choices.
Please keep practicing spelling words, Bible verses, and Books of the Old Testament. Be looking for these as they come home. Thanks for all your help!
Both classes took a unit test to see what we had learned. In first grade we learned beginning and ending sounds, vowel and consonant sounds, Nouns and Verbs, complete sentences and predicting.
The second grade learned blending sounds that made the long a, e, i sounds. They learned how to make words plural and what to do with Proper Nouns and Irregular Plurals.
We received a letter from Faith Baptist School in Germany. They sent us a picture along with the names to each student. We look forward to getting individual pen pals from their class.
We celebrated all our hard work and focus in the first card marking by having a "ball party." We played a few games with a ball and ate snack because everyone worked as a team to make good choices.
Please keep practicing spelling words, Bible verses, and Books of the Old Testament. Be looking for these as they come home. Thanks for all your help!
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Old Testament Books
Here is a video of class pictures. Along with it is a song the students have been learning for the books of the Old Testament. Please help your child learn the books of the Bible with this song. Thanks!
http://flixtime.com/video/detail/cf9f9fba5051a47a434c8c8aa81b2f6byzPoldj4FW2GJfAp6R/
http://flixtime.com/video/detail/cf9f9fba5051a47a434c8c8aa81b2f6byzPoldj4FW2GJfAp6R/
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
October 24,2011
Team Usewicz started the day with chapel. Praising our Lord is a great way to begin our fellowship together! In the morning we focused on Language Arts.
The second grade worked on the long a sound spelled 'ai' and 'ay'. They also worked on inflected endings -es,-s,-ing. The first grade reviewed the short 'u' sound.
Dr. Fischer the Dentist visited us in the morning and reminded everyone how important it is to keep your teeth healthy. We enjoyed looking at all the models he brought us.
We finished our day with a few specials and Science. The class reviewed our senses by singing a song. The first and second graders were given a situation and they had to tell a partner what senses were used.
Our day was blessed and busy!
The second grade worked on the long a sound spelled 'ai' and 'ay'. They also worked on inflected endings -es,-s,-ing. The first grade reviewed the short 'u' sound.
Dr. Fischer the Dentist visited us in the morning and reminded everyone how important it is to keep your teeth healthy. We enjoyed looking at all the models he brought us.
We finished our day with a few specials and Science. The class reviewed our senses by singing a song. The first and second graders were given a situation and they had to tell a partner what senses were used.
Our day was blessed and busy!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
October 10, 2011
We started our day with chapel. It was a great message about praying when things may seem confusing. The students related the message to their studies in the classroom.
Language Arts- The second grade worked on the long e sound made by 'e' and 'y' at the end of words. The first grade reviewed the 'j' sound and jumped to words that started with j.
Math- The second grade created a vertical graph and are doing well on their speed drills(timed math facts). The first grade learned to count by ten and put that to practice with dimes.
We have learned up to number six for touch math. Keep practicing at home please. I see many students who use touch math and they are succesful with it.
Our afternoon flew by with specials but we saved time to talk about Abraham Lincoln. We are excited about our field trip so please get your money and permission slips in. I will let you know if you will be driving by next week.
God Bless!
Language Arts- The second grade worked on the long e sound made by 'e' and 'y' at the end of words. The first grade reviewed the 'j' sound and jumped to words that started with j.
Math- The second grade created a vertical graph and are doing well on their speed drills(timed math facts). The first grade learned to count by ten and put that to practice with dimes.
We have learned up to number six for touch math. Keep practicing at home please. I see many students who use touch math and they are succesful with it.
Our afternoon flew by with specials but we saved time to talk about Abraham Lincoln. We are excited about our field trip so please get your money and permission slips in. I will let you know if you will be driving by next week.
God Bless!
Friday, October 7, 2011
October 6,2011
We started our day with devotions. We have been learning that the Bible can move our hearts. We compared it to the wind by using feathers. Then we played a game using those feathers and enjoyed working with partners.
This is what we did in our core subjects:
Language Arts- The second grade worked on sequencing and blending sounds at the beginning and end of a word. The first grade focused on the short 'o' sound. We hopped around the room to words that have the short sound in them.
Math- The second grade created a greater and less than worksheet for a friend and used them to review. We then studied vertical graphs. The first grade worked on learning the calendar. We sang a new song about the days of the week and put motions to it.
We had a busy afternoon with Art and Music and were able to read the story My Teacher for President by Kay Winters.
Thanks for your prayers and will see you at the Promise Tree Event!
This is what we did in our core subjects:
Language Arts- The second grade worked on sequencing and blending sounds at the beginning and end of a word. The first grade focused on the short 'o' sound. We hopped around the room to words that have the short sound in them.
Math- The second grade created a greater and less than worksheet for a friend and used them to review. We then studied vertical graphs. The first grade worked on learning the calendar. We sang a new song about the days of the week and put motions to it.
We had a busy afternoon with Art and Music and were able to read the story My Teacher for President by Kay Winters.
Thanks for your prayers and will see you at the Promise Tree Event!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
October 4, 2011
We learned a lot today! The day started with team meeting and our Bible Verse for the week. When we finished, I showed a video clip about what happens when two vowels are together in a word. This video is a catchy song that will help us remember the rule. Please check it out!
http://www.schooltube.com/video/449aaca9eaabc3d2b012/When-Two-Vowels-Go-Walking
This is what we did in our core subjects:
Language Arts- The second grade worked on the long e sound and the difference between questions and statements. The first grade focused the 'd' and 'h' sound. The also worked on the difference between phrases and sentences.
Math- Both classes reviewed for the test!
In the afternoon we made bubble maps of all the jobs a president might do. (Ask your child what a bubble map is.) The students were put into groups and worked together to gather some ideas. When completed we wrote down all that we knew and read If I Were President by Catherine Stier. The book gave us more ideas and we added them to our bubble map. Learning about presidents is getting us all excited for our field trip. Please remember to send in the permission slips along with the money.
Thank you and pray for us as we finish this wonderful week!
http://www.schooltube.com/video/449aaca9eaabc3d2b012/When-Two-Vowels-Go-Walking
This is what we did in our core subjects:
Language Arts- The second grade worked on the long e sound and the difference between questions and statements. The first grade focused the 'd' and 'h' sound. The also worked on the difference between phrases and sentences.
Math- Both classes reviewed for the test!
In the afternoon we made bubble maps of all the jobs a president might do. (Ask your child what a bubble map is.) The students were put into groups and worked together to gather some ideas. When completed we wrote down all that we knew and read If I Were President by Catherine Stier. The book gave us more ideas and we added them to our bubble map. Learning about presidents is getting us all excited for our field trip. Please remember to send in the permission slips along with the money.
Thank you and pray for us as we finish this wonderful week!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
October 3, 2011
What a Discovery Day! We were brought a huge sunflower that we explored during Science today. The sunflower assisted us as we learned the parts of a plant. We guessed how many seeds there were and individually put them on a number grid. We came up with 671 seeds with more left over.
I am in awe thinking how God created such an amazing flower. He made each one of those seeds that perfectly fit into the plant. It helps me to realize that each one of my students were perfectly made by God and we need to see them as something special!!
I am in awe thinking how God created such an amazing flower. He made each one of those seeds that perfectly fit into the plant. It helps me to realize that each one of my students were perfectly made by God and we need to see them as something special!!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
September 30, 2011
We enjoyed our "Fun Friday!" The day started with a video clip about humility and talking about what it means to be humble. Then we went on to cover our core subjects.
Language Arts- The second grade worked on Predicates by creating their own sentences. They also took another spelling test. Please keep studying!
The first grade focused on rhyming and beginning sounds.
Math- The second grade divided groups in halves and reviewed 1-7 subtraction families.
The first grade learned about the penny and months of the year.
In the afternoon we wrote a class introduction letter to our pen pals in Kaiserslautern,Germany. They are the 3rd and 4th grade class at Faith Baptist School. My sister Holly Smoyer is the teacher. We plan on sending our letter with a class picture on Monday.
We ended our joyous day with centers and gumball words. I was proud of everyone's hard work and look forward to a new month at school!
Language Arts- The second grade worked on Predicates by creating their own sentences. They also took another spelling test. Please keep studying!
The first grade focused on rhyming and beginning sounds.
Math- The second grade divided groups in halves and reviewed 1-7 subtraction families.
The first grade learned about the penny and months of the year.
In the afternoon we wrote a class introduction letter to our pen pals in Kaiserslautern,Germany. They are the 3rd and 4th grade class at Faith Baptist School. My sister Holly Smoyer is the teacher. We plan on sending our letter with a class picture on Monday.
We ended our joyous day with centers and gumball words. I was proud of everyone's hard work and look forward to a new month at school!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
God's gift
Children are such a blessing. I am grateful to be given the opportunity to work with each one of my students and find each of them a gift from God. Continue to see them as precious jewels like I do!
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