Respond back with some of the books you want to read this summer!
Today the first graders voted for what they would like as their new SPARK shirts for next year! After we voted we tallied up how many voted for each one. We talked about the results. Now, we have to wait for all of the other grades to do the same. We can't wait to find out who the winner will be!
The Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge
A Message to Parents and Students
Why does the State of Connecticut sponsor the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge? Because reading is the most important skill there is. Research shows that reading is crucial to a child’s brain development and intellectual stimulation. And that’s just the beginning: Reading is a gateway skill. It opens the door to all other learning. Reading is the processing of information. It requires the student to develop a capacity for conceptual thinking — an ability to think about the nature and significance of things. Reading builds language skills. By becoming more familiar with language through reading, students build a rich vocabulary and an ability to express themselves clearly and creatively. Reading builds better thinking strategies. Analyzing words, sentences, themes and meaning; concentrating, conceptualizing and visualizing — all these elements of reading are strategies to expand a student’s ability to think. Reading is active and disciplined. Students learn to choose what they read and when they read, and they learn to discipline themselves to concentrate on the written word.
Click on the button below to check out some of the books on the list!
This week we have been reviewing 2D and 3D shapes. In our math unit, we have been learning how to draw 3D shapes. On Monday it was very tricky, but Miss Gleason had a surprise guest come in and teach us just how to turn a 2D shape into a 3D shape! She really got us good! Our guest was on our SMART board!!! Take a look at us go!
The Power of Pictures. This week we have been reading the book A Splash of Red. This book has powerful pictures about an artist whose work had powerful messages. As such, this book invites us to illustration study. First, have students choose one of the illustrations in the story to closely read. When we closely read, we reread with purpose. Begin by having students describe what's happening in the picture. Then, have students reread for what is important in the picture. What is the artist centering and for what reasons? Finally, we reread for interpretation.
You’re invited to help celebrate the end of the First Grade school year and the beginning of summer fun! The first graders will be sharing some of their work with you, as well as a slideshow of their school year! Please join us! Refreshments are welcomed!
WHEN:Tuesday, June 16th
WHERE: GCS First Grade Classroom
TIME: 2:20-3:15 p.m.
The celebration will last until dismissal time.
What we're learning in first grade. Students are also making comments in class! At home add to the posts, too.