Rainbow of Tens

First graders have been working very hard this week getting to know their partners to ten or pairs of numbers that equal 10. Knowing these facts like the "back of your hand" is extremely important and is essential as they move on to working with higher numbers.  This past week they made a rainbow of tens facts and played a few games to reinforce their learning of these facts.  

Investigating Pushes and Pulls

First graders started their Force and Motion unit this week with an investigation of pushes and pulls. They learned that a force is a push or a pull on something, and that all objects or things need some kind of a force to make them move, or give them motion.  Students set up a ramp and used a ball and a toy car to test out giving something a light or a strong push, and then a light or strong pull. They observed and compared what happened to each object each time. They were amazing scientists as they conducted this experiment!  Ask your child what they found out!!

March of the Penguins!

As a culminating activity for our measuring unit first graders made life sized penguins!  They each chose the type they wanted to make (out of four: rockhopper, chinstrap, little blue, or emperor), filled out a fact sheet on them, and then got to work measuring a length of string that would be used to ensure that their paper penguin was the accurate real-life height.  After the creations were completed first graders went on a penguin March to the office to share them with Mr. White!  

Happy Valentine's Day!

First graders enjoyed a fun Valentine's Day celebration today!  Thank you to everyone who was able to help provide some treats for them!!