Monday, September 22, 2014

Math and Science Lab

In math we have been using ten frames to help build our number sense.  Students have shown numbers 0-20 using the ten frames and then relate them with addition and subtraction.  For example, thirteen is ten and three more or nineteen is one less than twenty.


In science we have been answering the question: What is a scientist?  We have also been learning about the scientific process and how to use safety rules in our school's science lab.  Last Friday we conducted an experiment to answer the question: What will make an egg in water float?  The students made their own hypothesis as to whether cornstarch, food coloring, salt, or vinegar would make the egg float.  In conclusion, we discovered that salt made the eggs float.





Monday, September 15, 2014

Goodies with Grands

We celebrated our grandparents this week at Oakland in honor of grandparents day.  The children had a wonderful time sharing cinnamon buns with their grandparents.












We also had a surprise Mystery Reader this past Friday who read "The Lorax" and brought us truffla tree cupcakes.  Thanks to Nicholas' mom for reading to us and sharing a special treat!!




Sunday, September 7, 2014

Mystery Reader and College Colors

We LOVE Mystery Readers in first grade!!  Edwyn's dad was our first Mystery Reader of the school year.  He came and read the story "Diary of a Worm" to us.  The kids thought it was really funny!!  Then he shared gummy worm treats with us :). If you would like to be a Mystery Reader in our class this year, please email me to set up a time: Erica.mcdowell@spartanburg2.k12.sc.us 



We also celebrated the beginning of college football season by wearing our favorite team shirt.  We talked about how important doing our best in school even in first grade is because it will help prepare us for all the next steps that lead to college.
Clemson fans

Gamecock fans

Other fans