Welcome to Miss Kohler's class blog! Here, I will keep you (the parents) informed about what your children are doing in class, upcoming events and exciting news affecting your child's school life. I will also keep an updated list of links related to what we are learning on the right hand side of this page. The games are simply for extra practice, so if your child does not use the computer, don't fret! They are not required to play the games. I have disabled blog comments for privacy reasons. If you would like to contact me, please email me at rebecca.kohler@ymail.com. I hope to update the blog at least once a week.
Thanks!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Week of March 29

Hello again!

This week will be a review week for reading. We will be reviewing things we've learned recently to help reinforce different concepts and skills. We have 15 review spelling words this week. A list will go home on Tuesday.

Here is an overview of what we are learning this week:

Language Arts:
Writing a Poem
Writing a Letter
Reading and Responding to a Story
Describing Words (Adjectives)
Adding -ed and -ing to words ending in e (Drop the 'e' and add the -ed or -ing)
Contractions (like I'll and you've)
Silent Reading (we call it "DEAR" time--Drop Everything And Read)

Math:
Measurement and Addition Practice

Science:
Water Cycle
Colors

Social Studies:
Early Americans

Have a great week!
Miss Kohler

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Spring Break!

Happy Spring Break to everyone! Hopefully the weather will take a turn for the better and it will actually feel like Spring.

Don't let your child forget what he or she has learned during this week off. I have posted different educational games for them to play, just to make sure these skills they've worked so hard to master stay sharp.

I have some exciting plans for the week after spring break. We will be trying new reading and writing activities during that week. I am excited to do them with the kids!

I hope you enjoy your week (I know the kids will!).

Thanks,
Miss Kohler

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Week of March 8

Hello!

This Friday is our Fun Fair! It is from 6-8. Information went home last weekend. I hope to see everyone there!

Our pen pal letters are underway! The kids were very excited about writing to another first grader from another school. They are excited to write their next letters this week!

These are the topics we will deal with this week:

Language Arts:
Long O Words (like nose and rode)
-er and -est Adjectives (like bigger and biggest)
Drawing Conclusions
Writing Trait: Organization

Math:
More Addition Practice
Counting with Nickels

Science:
Daily Evaporation Study
Melting and Freezing

That's all for now! Thanks!
Miss Kohler