Science, Social Studies, and Math!

Things are well underway in first grade. This year the class and I have made our own class mission statement. I am looking forward to see the positive impact this has on the class.

The class has been studying Matter in science since school started. Observable properties of matter has been discussed and we had a Cracker Lab. Another topic we learned about was the stages of matter and what better way to learn about matter than with coke floats! The children were able to see, smell, and taste science in action with the gas, liquid, and solid layers of the coke float. I reinforce the stages of matter, the class investigated three balloons: one filled with air, another filled water, and the other filled with frozen water. The class had fun checking out the stages of matter and we were able to describe the observable properties too!

In social studies first grade has started the early world civilizations unit. The first focus point is on the Mesopotamia. The 6th grade class is studying ziggurats. Mrs. Kandice and I took this opportunity to have the students share their learning. First grade traveled to middle school to listen to, and work with, the 6th graders on a joint history activity. The older students on campus are strong role models for the younger ones. The older students are often mentoring and working with the younger students. It’s a fantastic chance to be a positive leader.

Math Bingo is a fun way to practice number sense! We finished a lesson early and dove into a game of bingo. They did so great staying focused and counting all of the various ways you can show a number.