by Susan LOPEZ | Oct 21, 2025 | ECC, Grade 1, The Grades
This week in Grade 1, we practiced using kind words and role-played respectful talk with friends. We also took action on making healthy lifestyle choices: thinking about balanced snacks, movement, and daily routines. In math, we worked on numbers that come before,...
by Susan LOPEZ | Oct 13, 2025 | ECC, Grade 1
This week in Grade 1, students used their speaking skills to share about a friend and compare ideas with Venn diagrams, practicing the words like, same, and different. As they presented, classmates showed the Caring learner profile by listening attentively, waiting...
by Susan LOPEZ | Oct 6, 2025 | ECC, Grade 1, The Grades
This week in Grade 1, we deepened our exploration of Who We Are by thinking about the choices we make and how they shape our classroom community. In math and literacy centers, students rotated through hands-on tasks that built confidence in reading, writing, number...
by Susan LOPEZ | Sep 22, 2025 | ECC, Grade 1
This week in 1B, our phonics focus was on the sounds e, o, g, and u. We practiced through games and quick “say it–tap it–write it” routines. Ask your child to share one word for each sound! In our Who We Are unit, students interviewed their friends and shared things...
by Susan LOPEZ | Sep 14, 2025 | ECC, Grade 1
Here’s a peek at our week! We’re continuing with Show & Tell to build speaking confidence and community. We also launched our literacy and math centers, where students rotate through listening, word-work, writing, and hands-on games. As young researchers, we...