First Grade Weekly Update
May 11-15
Happy Monday!
Welcome to this edition of the first grade Weekly Explorations! Each Monday, we will share the suggested district materials for the week as well as optional explorations and activities to extend distance learning. It includes videos and links for all subject areas (in order) ELA, math, IB and science. As work is completed, make sure to send pictures to your teacher! We love to see what you guys are up to!
Links for this newsletter include:
- Read Aloud- The Kite
- Retelling rope-
- Math-
- Mystery Science-
- Out in the Garden-
- Climbing the Mountain & Going Green-
- Anna and the Germ that Came to Visit -
- Be sure to check them all out!
**Remember** these assignments can be done using any sheet of paper! Also, the suggested academic time for a first grader is 2-2.5 hours. This schedule is just a suggestion for implementing a routine at home as most kids thrive on structure, routine, and consistency.
English Language Arts
Lesson 28-
Paired Selections-
Sight Words
- across
- head
- second
- ball
- heard
- should
- cried
- large
Spelling Words
(be able to spell correctly)
- my
- try
- sky
- fly
- by
- dry
- pie
- cried
- night
- light
Activities for Spelling Words
- Monday-Write each word three times.
- Tuesday-Put each word in a sentence.
- Wednesday-Make up your own story using all the words.
- Thursday-Use objects at home to make each word. Some examples of things to use are Legos, beads, string, play dough, or whatever you can come up with. Be creative and take a picture to send to your teacher.
- Friday-Write each word with a different color crayon, or marker. Then take a spelling test. Ask an adult or older sibling to say the word and you spell it. Let your teacher know how you did by sending a picture. We love to see your work!!
Read Aloud: "The Kite" from Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel
I CAN: identify the characters, setting, problem, solution, and plot of a story.
Math
Module 6
Place Value, Comparison, Addition and Subtraction to 100
Click the blue hyperlink to access activities and videos.
Application Problem (8)
https://youtu.be/Klo20XhOfxU
Lesson 9
https://youtu.be/59SVefgWfVg
Application Problem (9)
Lesson 10
Assignments
- Lesson 8
- Lesson 9
- Lesson 10
*remember to share pictures of completed work with your teachers!
Sharing the Planet
I CAN: explain how we get traits from our parents.
Out in the Garden
Climb the Mountain & Going Green
Click below to hear the story- Anna and the Germ that came to Visit
A pandemic changed the world overnight.
- How do I talk to my children about it?
- What tools can I give them to deal with the confusion, fear, sadness, boredom, and loneliness they're feeling right now?
- How can I help them, if I'm feeling the same way?
Anna and the Germ that Came to Visit helps children identify, understand, and cope with the normal range of feelings they may be experiencing at this time.
Spot the Differences!
*hint, look at the sky!*
First Grade Team
- Mrs. Heide-Oliveto: lmheide@buffaloschools.org
- Mrs. Hogues: mhogues@buffaloschools.org
- Mrs. Hyde: sfhyde@buffaloschools.org
- Mrs. Northrup: mnorthrup@buffaloschools.org
- Mrs. Reeb & Mrs. Hoffman: arreeb@buffaloschools.org , rlhoffman@buffaloschools.org
- Mrs. Woodward: jlwoodward@buffaloschools.org
- Mrs. Wulf: dkwulf@buffaloschools.org
Email: dkwulf@buffaloschools.org
Website: www.buffaloschools.org/PS99
Location: Our Address1095 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY, USA
Phone: 7168164180
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Twitter: @ourschool
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The Lexia/Headspout and Moby Max contest has begun for May!
Parents-
Please be aware that the district has developed a document that provides instructional guidance for teachers and administrators during this time of extended closure. This document also outlines the district's grading procedures and can be found on the district website.
Also, Quarter 3 will be extended until June 19, though students may continue to submit work until the final day of school. While no new assignments will be given after this date, teachers will continue to instruct, connect with, and support student