Miss Mura's 

First Grade Homepage

Welcome To Fall!

We are having so much fun in first grade! 

The children's progress with learning our daily schedule and routine has been great! This website provides weekly vocabulary flashcards, homework information, what's new in the classroom and important dates to remember. I encourage all students to use the links provided both in class and at home for extra enrichment and enjoyment.

***HIGH SCORE***
Math Baseball (Funbrain)

Jimmy- 165 runs!
Madison- 140 runs!
Christopher- 103 runs!
Mikela- 73 runs!
Jack and Kayla- 58 runs!

***KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK EVERYONE! I AM PROUD!***

 www.funbrain.com 

Let me know if you participate with addition, subtraction or multiplication so we can have new high scores!

Fall Words: 

Class	Teacher	Treats
School	Principal	Fun
Playground	Halloween	Homework
Students	Tricks	Project

The first grade spelling program focuses upon short and long vowel studies and the Dr. Fry sight word vocabulary.

Phonemic Awareness:

We are beginning our short vowel study.  Our current vowel is short vowel /a/ like /a/pple.

cat black snap that pack

 List of Sight Words:Practice at the top of the page under "flashcards".Best to practice reading AND writing them!

as	on	and	he	I	his	the	that
are	of	for	it	is	you	they	with
to	was	you	a	be	from	have	or
word	at	by	had	one	this	there	she
use	do	an	how	each	if	their	which
be	by	but	been	call	each	first	find
has	have	if	they	oil	should	could	people
long	about	what	some	see	no	your	use

Math: We have been working on measuring with links, labeling shapes and counting by twos.  **For more information on the TrailBlazer Math Program please visit** http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/documents/curriculum/MTB1.pdf#search=%22math%20trailblazers%20first%20grade%22 *Remember!!!!
Get a head start on practicing addition and subtraction facts. You will need them for second and third grade! See attachment 1 for an addition timed test you can print out-See attachment 2 for a subtraction timed test you can print out-   Science:We will investigate different types of apples.  We will talk about our 5 senses with apples.  We will have fun creating projects and reading poetry!
 Social Studies:We will learn about symbols that represent our Country, City, and State.  We will make fun posters with facts to be displayed in our classroom! 

Reading:

We have been reading some really fun books.  We are reading together in a reading circle, small groups, and buddy reading!  Second graders come over once a week to buddy read with us material they are working on- they even challenge us to read their book too!Keep in mind when reading:--What is schema? (How we relate to the story personally)--Use your schema to pick books that interest you!**Please try to read at least 15 minutes every night! Homework:
Homework will be assigned every Tuesday and Thursday. Assignments will be based on what students learned in class that day in language arts and mathematics. Papers should be turned in promptly the following morning! Additional homework is always available as extra credit, but is not mandatory. Weekly language arts enrichment packets will also be distributed. Specials:

Monday:  Spanish and Art

Tuesday: PE

Wednesday: Library and Computers

Thursday: Music

Fun Friday: Book Buddies and PE

**Remember to wear sneakers on Tuesday and Friday!

Thanks to www.cartooncottage.com for the animations!