Our 100th Day of School

January 23 marked our 100th Day of School!  Of course, this day is definitely a day to celebrate the number 100, as well as our hard work so far this year.  Students brought in 100 objects, and we used these objects to count by 2s, 5s, and 10s to 100.  This is a math goal for students in 1st Grade!  We also practiced writing to 100 and drawing 100 objects.

Of course, the 100th Day of School would not be complete without taking MORE pictures! 

Enjoy the video!  --Ms. Brandt

Measurement Maniacs!!!

We have been measuring up a storm in our classroom!  The Math Investigations Unit we are working on suggests introducing different units of measurement to kids in a way they understand....by using materials they are already familiar with.  We started with using connecting cubes, paper clips, and inch tiles.  After measuring several items with these "units," the students were able to conclude that the size of the unit affects the number of units long that item is.  For example, an object that was 3 paper clips long could also be 5 connecting cubes long.  The numbers were different because connecting cubes are smaller, and therefore, you have to use more cubes to measure the object.  

After measuring with smaller units, we moved into measuring longer distances or lengths with bigger units.  We measured using baby steps, kids steps, craft sticks, and basketball player steps. 

Students have really seemed to enjoy measurement and using the different units!

Our unit test will ask the student to explain why different units give different measurements for the same length.

--Ms. Brandt

Welcome Back!

Today, we spent much of the day getting "back into the swing of things." The students were very excited to tell all about their adventures over break.  They wrote very interesting stories, and we spent time sharing them with one another.  They also made New Year's resolutions for themselves.  Very fun and exciting!

JCPS is also making some changes.  We have a new website, and on the website, we have our own webpage.  You can see pictures, as well as find newsletters here.  Check it out here!