Math, etc.

Math

Along with daily calendar math concepts, we will dive into the second half of Unit One: subtraction.  For the first half of Unit 1, we                               

• modeled addition stories,
• wrote addition sentences,
• learned the meanings of plus, is equal to, in all and the sum,
• learned what makes an addition sentence,
• gathered data and graphed our data,
• learned how to add both vertically and horizontally,
• and learned problem-solving strategies.

The second half of Unit 1 covers many of the above concepts, only with subtraction!  We will learn that minus also means is equal to, and that it is called the difference in subtraction sentences.  When possible, we will continue to collect and graph different types of data.

Social Studies

We are still working through our first unit in social studies; covering cardinal directions, finding where we live on a map and globe, as well as learning about the seven continents and five oceans.  Even I learned something new in first grade!  The fifth ocean is what used to be considered the south Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.  It is known as the Southern Ocean.

After wrapping up the geography portion, we will learn about a very interesting and remarkable man: Ben Franklin.

Science

Our first unit in science begins with weather and seasons, and also includes water.  We will jump into this exciting unit the second week of September.  Just a tidbit about what we will be learning about:

• what weather is and how it changes with each season,
• ways in which water changes,
• and what are the forms of precipitation.

**It is truly a pleasure to have such a wonderful group of children!**

~Mrs. Timbs