Stamina reading

During reading time we have been building our stamina. We know that stamina means getting stronger and better. With reading, stamina means getting stronger at reading and reading for a longer time without quitting. The first thing we do is pick our spaces and stay there with our book boxes. Then we read the books in our book boxes. If we get done before our stamina reading time ends, w read our books again. We can read our books in 3 ways - read the words, looking at the pictures, or reselling a story we already know. Each day we have gotten longer with our stamina reading. Take a peek at what it looks like when we are reading to ourselves during stamina reading time.

We have a cow!

Yes, you read that correctly. Room 14 has adopted a very cute calf and we got to name her. She is being raised on a dairy farm in Oak Ridge, Missouri.  We chose the name, Luna, which means moon in Spanish. She is black with white hooves so that name seemed appropriate. We will get information and photo updates each month so that we can learn all about her as a dairy cow. The students were a little disappointed when they found out that the calf has to stay on her dairy farm and not come to school. I look forward to using Luna and what we learn about her in math, science, reading, and writing. 

working in Room 14

We are exploring different areas to work in Room 14. We review each morning how we use the supplies, including beanbags and wobble pads. Sometimes the students want to stand and work. You will notice in the photo that the students are standing on the wobble pads. That was something new they learned they could do today.Others like to work by themselves in a bean bag. And others like to be on the floor. Chairs are not necessary, and truthfully, aren't missed here. It's amazing to see after only 2 days where kids choose to work. And they really are working, quietly, and staying in one place. I did a lot of research about flexible seating and have wanted to try it out for about a year. People are stopping by to see how it works and I have been proud to show our room of learners using the different areas appropriately. We will add a couple more choices in the next week. What would be your choice? 

First day jitters-no way!

We had a fabulous first day in Room 14. We are learning to work together, such as lining up so that we can go to recess, lunch, or specials. These kids looked like they had been doing together this for more than just 1 day.

Working this well so that we can do more things make me think of that famous quote from a 1st grade favorite, Dr. Seuss, "You're off to great places. Today is you day! Your mountain is waiting. So...get on your way! 

We are on our way! I can't wait to see where this year takes us. Welcome to 1st grade adventures. 

Hello First Grade Families,

I can't believe summer is coming to an end and  the 2016-2017 school year ready to begin. I am so pleased to have you as part of our Room 14 school family. room 14. I am excited to work together and create an exciting learning community with your child for the next 9 months.

This is our class blog site. I will use this to post information that often gets lost at home, as well as news that is happening in our classroom.  There are different tabs with helpful information, learning links, pictures and more! I hope this will help keep you up to date on your child's learning! If you ever have any questions about room 14, this blog site will be a great place to start to get your questions answered.

I am in the process of updating the site with all to the 2016-2017 school year information. Please check back soon to check out all of the new happenings!

Money, money, money

This blog was written by 2nd grade blog reporter, Ellis G. and photo was taken by Ellis G.

We have a jar in our class with money. We filled it up. There are $1361.30 in the 1^st jar. Yesterday the class who had the most money was Mrs. Lee with $247.60. Mrs. Tutt’s class has $379.40. That is the highest class.  Today the RBE total is $2675.30. We love counting money. 

Cole's Lemonade Stand

This post was written by 2nd grade blog reporter, Ellis G. and photo provided by Mrs. Norden

Cole made a lemonade stand with his brother, his sister, and friends. Cole said it was a long time to set it up. Cloe’s friend Rian brought Gatorade. Ten people came and bought lemonade. Cole raised $20.25. He stayed out and sold lemonade for 1 hour. And he sold all of the lemonade.