by Brett FERGUSON | Mar 23, 2017 | Grade 1, The Grades
The first idea we uncovered is the difference between wants and needs. Now, we are working on the key concept of perspective with an understanding that value is not fixed. We also watched a happiness clip about three children who got 1 minute to get anything they want...
by Brett FERGUSON | Mar 16, 2017 | Grade 1, The Grades
This week students have been working hard on writing their original Biff and Chip stories. Students loved making their stories from one of their favorite authors, and we got to read lots of Biff and Chip stories too. In Math, we worked on equal sharing with fractions....
by Brett FERGUSON | Mar 9, 2017 | Grade 1, The Grades
This week we started measuring and estimating objects throughout the school. We used our bodies to create benchmarks with the goal of logically predicting the length of objects in meters, half meters, and cm. Choose some objects around the house and see if your child...
by Brett FERGUSON | Feb 23, 2017 | Grade 1, The Grades
This was a fun week of dress up and swim gala. I loved the the amount of participation I saw from students. In UOI, we explored different ways of communication such as sign language, coded messages, and practicing performing to an audience. In writing, we worked...
by Brett FERGUSON | Feb 16, 2017 | Grade 1, The Grades
This was our first of two assemblies. It was a race to get all the videos and parts remembered but we pull it off. We also got to have buddies with grade 6, create settings for stories, and practice our own plays Goldilocks and Little Red Ridding Hood. Thank you for...
