100th Day

We made it to the 100th day of first grade!!  One of our activities that day involved thinking back over the first 100 days of the year and coming up with 100 things that we have learned so far. Stop by and read them all!!

Circus Week

As you may have heard we have a Circus going on at RES this week!  Most of it is taking place during PE classes, but during art, students got to design, and then paint each other's faces!   

Baby Steps, Craft Sticks, Basketball Player Steps, Oh My!

During one of our measuring activities this week, first graders had to measure lengths of tape around the room with different size units:  baby steps, craft sticks, or basketball player steps. After completing all of the measurements, students worked in groups to figure out why the total numbers (measurements) were different for different units. They engaged in some great discussions!  Ask your child to explain to you!!

Measuring With Kid Steps

As we continue our unit on measurement, students experienced measuring lengths of tape with their own feet!  Students worked in pairs to ensure that someone was always watching for accurate measuring.  They were all very careful to start "even Steven" with the end of the tape, and to always touch heel to toe as they counted their footsteps along the length of tape.  

WOW 1/25/16

First graders have continued to learned a new "Word of the Week" each week. This week our word is suddenly.  We read Edward the Emu to learn more about this great vocabulary word. 

Snow Play Day

First graders had a blast at their snow play day celebration!!  A little rain and lack of much snow didn't seem to dampen anyone's spirits!!