by Mrs. Nerkizian | Oct 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Today we made pumpkin glyphs. A glyph is like a code. It gives us information. Our glyphs tell a little about us and what we do and like for Halloween. These are the parts of our glyph: The body tells about our age: horizontal is an even number and vertical...
by Mrs. Nerkizian | Oct 27, 2011 | Reader's Workshop
We spend time each day reading independently (private time) and talking with a partner about our books (partner time). Just as adults often enjoy talking about what they read (book clubs, conversation topics, blogs, etc.), and professionals have to discuss what they...
by Mrs. Nerkizian | Oct 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
Today, all of the first graders gathered together to celebrate having published our first piece of writing in first grade. The cafeteria was decorated with photographs of student writers, red and white balloons, the letters "Congratulations Writers"...
by Mrs. Nerkizian | Oct 24, 2011 | Math
We have been practicing combining 2 numbers to make a bigger number. First, we practiced using squares to make number quilts. Next, we used bears by playing a game called Bears in a Cave. How to play Bears in a Cave: Materials: a cup or bowl and...
by Mrs. Nerkizian | Oct 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
Joseph-If You Give a Pig a Pancake: "It's funny on a page." Jayne-Puppy to Dog: "I like this book because I love puppies." Luke-Puff the Magic Dragon: "I had it when I was like one." Lily-Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas:...
