Monthly Archive: November 2012

Counting Change

Counting Change

We have been learning to use the fewest number of coins to make amounts up to 10 cents in Grade 1 and up to 100 cents in Grade 2. For example, to show 8...

Short Vowel Sounds

Short Vowel Sounds

We have studied the short vowel sounds. Now listen to this song and try some games to show what you know. Short Vowel Games: Make a Match on Starfall.com Chicken Stacker at Pbskids.org

Where in the World Are We?

Where in the World Are We?

Knowing all the layers of where in the world we live is challenging for many students. We’re going to start big and “zoom in” closer and closer to figure out where we live. The...

Blending Sounds with Word Families

Blending Sounds with Word Families

Word families are words that share the same ending. They are a great starting point when your child is able to name the sounds of the letters and is ready to start combining them...

Making Simple Sentences

Making Simple Sentences

We’ve been practicing writing sentences with a capital letter at the beginning, spaces in between words, and a period at the end.  Try this game at home to practice putting words in the right...

Money: Counting Coins

Money: Counting Coins

Grade 1s will be representing money amounts to 20 cents.Grade 2s will be representing money amounts to 100 cents. Click the picture to play Coin Count at TVOkids.com Money Master is another great game...

Social Studies Projects

Social Studies Projects

Grade One Project: There are new students in your school.  To help them learn about the school community, you will fill out a chart naming the buildings in your school community and tell what...