Newsletter - October 11, 2021

 

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Another activity students are engaged in during the Word Work center is word journaling.  Similar to Write the Room, this is an open-ended activity that allows students to work at independent reading levels to notice spelling patterns, increase high frequency word knowledge, practice word solving strategies and develop vocabulary and word meaning.  The last 5 pages of the journal are for drawing and labeling.  At this time, I limit word journaling to 5 words per day to encourage critical thinking.

My Word Journal - 32 Pages

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Picture Drawing and Labeling Page

Newsletter - October 4, 2021

 

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During guided reading centers, students work independently while I instruct small groups of children in literacy.  One activity on the workboard is called word work.  During word work, students work with words, spelling patterns, vocabulary, phonics, and high frequency words.  This week, students are recording words on their Write the Room papers based on letter count (page 12).  This is a great open-ended activity that allows for choice and inquiry.  Children choose words from hundreds of books in my classroom, allowing all children to read and write at their independent reading levels.

Newsletter - September 27, 2021

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Newsletter - September 13, 2021

 

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Newsletter - September 6, 2021

 

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Amazing art projects inspired by Ish and The Dot, by Peter Reynolds

Newsletter - August 30, 2021

First graders had a great time creating self-portraits.  Following step-by-step directions from an adorable six year old, these kids did an awesome job with their first directed drawing.

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It's the start of our second full week of school in first grade.

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We had a little visitor in Highland Island.  This picture was taken from inside the classroom looking outside and you can see the curious insect on the screen.

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1st week of school and due to Covid, I was only comfortable capturing action photos outside. These kids are managing the excessive heat in classrooms without air conditioning like champs. I'm so proud of their positive attitudes. 

Welcome to 1st Grade!

Mrs. Brinkman's 1st Grade Class 2021-2022

Beatrice, Cameron, Elena, Elizabeth, Ella, Evelyn, Grant, Klaire, Landon, Leon, Maksim, 

Maxwell, Nathan, Nolan J., Nolan S., Poppy, Porter Salvatore, Shreya, Stasya, Tommy and Wyatt.

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Meet the Teacher - Welcome Families!

 Dear Families, 

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! This is going to be a great year! Our days will be filled with fun and engaging learning activities. The development of essential reading, writing and math skills is at the core of our first grade curriculum. We will also focus on creating a caring community of learners through respecting differences, extending kindness and supporting the needs of all friends. Celebrations are important in first grade and we will continually recognize and celebrate positive progress!

With your help, we will create a wonderful learning experience for your child so (s)he develops a mindset for a love of learning.  

Mrs. Brinkman