Mrs. Lyons' Class
First Grade Math, Science, Social Studies
What's Happening in Week 18! {December 15th-19th}
It's our last week of the second nine weeks! We have a lot planned this week! We will be going on our field trip to see Frozen, we have our school Christmas program, and our class party and PJ day! Students should wear Christmas clothing to the program Thursday night and should be in the classroom at 5:30. Our week will be full of fun Christmas activities!
Dates to Remember:
December 16th- Frozen Field Trip
December 18th- Christmas Program at 6:00pm
December 19th: Christmas Party at 10:00 ~ Pancakes and Pajamas.
This Week in Math:
Chapter 8: Spatial Sense and Patterns
Math Journals: Winter Math
Excel Lessons # 65-68 Excel Test 6
Math Facts: 5 minute drills
Math Centers: Skill of the week
Click on the link below to play review games or use the eGlossary .
Math Chapter 8 Test: Thursday December 18th
{Study guide in homework packet. }
Position words: between, right, left, behind, near.Locate objects on a grid map.
Draw to show a flip and a slide of a given shape.
Draw a pattern.
Draw a line of symmetry
Science ~ SNOW!
We will be learning all about snow this week! We will read a non-fiction resource on snow. What is Snow, People in the Snow, Animals in the Snow. We will match vocabulary words to the correct meaning and picture, read and highlight our All About Snow booklet, complete my book of BIG Words, True- False review game, A Close Look at Snow finding proof activity, and snow themed crafts and activities.
Vocabulary: Precipitation, ice crystals, tundra, igloo, camouflage, predator, prey, precise.
This week's Crafts and Activities
Oil Pastels "Catching Snow" Portrait
2 Ingredients for Making Snow!
Paper Snowflakes
Social Studies December Unit
We will continue learning about Christmas traditions around the world. So far we have learned about Germany, Italy, and Mexico. The students have learned how to say Merry Christmas in all three languages! This week we will learn about two more surprise countries!
Tests: December
Math- Chapter 8- December 18th
Science- Snow- December 18thSocial Studies- Holiday's Around the World Performance Assessments
Service Project
Thanks to those who have sent in dog and cat food! If you would still like to participate in our service project, Brookshires has buy one get one for a penny deals on Beneful Dog Food and Friskies Cat Food!