Family

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Posted by Alissa | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on December 21, 2017

We had two big projects we worked on in first grade this week.  The first one was doing research on one American Symbol.  The kids read books and learned how to summarize important facts on a bubble map.  The we wrote sentences about our favorite symbol, drew a picture and worked on a collage challenge:  see if you can make your symbol using only paper, scissors and glue.  They came out wonderful and are now hanging on our bulletin board in the hall.

We also spent lots of time this week talking about Family:  how our families are similar and different, how each one is special and unique.  Each child has worked for weeks to make a family book and was so proud to finally sit down this week to look through the finished product.

Afterwards the kids found a partner to read their book to.  Each team asked each other:  How are our families similar?  How are they different?

Then we went to work wrapping up a special surprise coming home for you today.

Oh, the excitement once they were all lined up and ready to go!  Every first grader sharing a different plan of how to give it to their family.

Wishing all families a wonderful holiday season.  Hope you have some restful, special moments with your wonderful children.  See you in 2018!

Teamwork!

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Posted by Alissa | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on December 4, 2017

We finished!  Today we finally finished our map and worked together to bring it up to the library where it is proudly on display.  Please take the time to come take a look at it before or after school someday.  The kids are so proud of their work and we are so proud of them!  Afterwards, we all wrote about what we learned from this project.  Here are a few of the lines the kids shared that impressed me most….

“I learned you do not have to be perfect.”

“I learned how to be brave and try new things.”

“I learned that it is a great map.”

“I learned to use teamwork.”

“My favorite part was carrying the map to the library.”

“I learned that when you have a great team it’s not too hard.”

“My favorite part was building it.”

“I learned that there is a Safety Complex in Leverett.”

“I learned that when you can’t fit a building, you can make an inlet.”

“I learned it is fun making a map.”

“I learned that teamwork can do so much!”

“I like that we all put effort into it.”

“I learned that sometimes we all make mistakes.”

“I learned you does not have to be perfect.”

“I learned that the trees look easier than they are.”

“I liked that we all worked together.”

Personally, I liked that it was SO MUCH FUN and I’m so grateful for the help of Marla, our assistant teacher, who is also a true artist, who helped us all along the way.

Here are some close ups:

 

 

Leverett Map

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Posted by Alissa | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on December 1, 2017

Work on our 3D map continues….

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