November 17, 2011
I AM STILL HERE!!
I know it has been a while since our last posts! I am sorry for that! We will soon be posting pictures of our POW-WOW (which is tomorrow, so don't forget you can dress up). We will also be posting pictures of our first graders telling the other kiddos in our building about our Green Schools Challenge we are doing this year. We are going to collect capri sun and start a building wide "Turn it Off" Campaign to save energy! So be sure to check back often to all our great stuff!! I hope everyone has a safe and fun Thanksgiving Break!
October 9, 2011
1st 9 Weeks Reflection
Parents:
Okay, we are approaching our 1st 9 weeks mark! Every 9 weeks I look forward to discussing your child's progress and the things they are doing well and what we need to continue to work on for future growth. This weekend I looked back through your child's journal- I can't wait to share them with you at parent teacher conferences! I think you will be amazed with your child's progress- I know I was!
A few weeks into our school year, Mrs. Hammett and I discussed with the students our journal expectations. We developed a list of 5 things they must have in their journal every day.
1. Write on the blue lines (we are getting sooo much better at this!)
2. Write two sentences that are on the same topic.
3. Use capital letters when needed.
4. Use ending punctuation
5. Appropriate spacing between each word
Each day I get the great opportunity to sit down and conference with your child on their journal writing. We discuss their journal topic, the 5 expectations of journal writing, what they did that was really great, and what they need to do to improve their writing. The BEST part of my job is seeing their progress! I am looking forward to sharing with you - see you at parent teacher conferences! - Mrs. Risinger :)
Okay, we are approaching our 1st 9 weeks mark! Every 9 weeks I look forward to discussing your child's progress and the things they are doing well and what we need to continue to work on for future growth. This weekend I looked back through your child's journal- I can't wait to share them with you at parent teacher conferences! I think you will be amazed with your child's progress- I know I was!
A few weeks into our school year, Mrs. Hammett and I discussed with the students our journal expectations. We developed a list of 5 things they must have in their journal every day.
1. Write on the blue lines (we are getting sooo much better at this!)
2. Write two sentences that are on the same topic.
3. Use capital letters when needed.
4. Use ending punctuation
5. Appropriate spacing between each word
Each day I get the great opportunity to sit down and conference with your child on their journal writing. We discuss their journal topic, the 5 expectations of journal writing, what they did that was really great, and what they need to do to improve their writing. The BEST part of my job is seeing their progress! I am looking forward to sharing with you - see you at parent teacher conferences! - Mrs. Risinger :)
September 30, 2011
Spelling Test
We did great on our spelling tests this week!! Great job!! Next weeks words are: hop, top, pot, dot, jog, log. Sight words are: from, were, but, not, like
Yummy!!!
We are making applesauce today!!! We researched recipes and wrote down our steps. Today the students are going to make a "How To" book!!
September 21, 2011
I am proud to be an American because...
Check out the Brilliant Bloggers page for work by Ally and Lawson.
Spelling Test
Hi, everyone!! It's picture day and all our boys and girls look great!! Just wanted to remind you that our math test will be on Friday!! We will send home a review page on Thursday. Also, don't forget about spelling words: let, get, jet, bell, sell, tell. Sight words: with, his, have, or, at
September 9, 2011
September 8, 2011
Read All About It!
Parents:
Here are several strategies that you can use to help your child decode unknown words:
Here are several strategies that you can use to help your child decode unknown words:
When helping your child read at home, several strategies may be used to aid in decoding unknown words.
1. Tell the child to look at the picture. You may tell the child the word is something that can be seen in the picture, if that is the case.
2. Tell the child to look for chunks in the word, such as it in sit, at in mat, or and and ing in standing.
3. Ask the child to get his/her mouth ready to say the word by shaping the mouth for the beginning letter.
4. Ask the child if the word looks like another word s/he knows. Does bed look like red?, for example.
5. Ask the child to go on and read to the end of the sentence. Often by reading the other words in context, the child can figure out the unknown word.
6. If the child says the wrong word while reading, ask questions like:
Does it make sense? Does it sound right? Does it look right?
We will be sending reading books home soon! Happy Reading! Love, Mrs. Risinger
August 31, 2011
Spelling Test
Don't forget to study, study, study for our first spelling test on Friday! The words are: pat, sat, tap, map, man, fan. Hope to see you at Spirit Day on Friday! Ask your child to sing our cheer to you :)
August 23, 2011
For Parents
Just wanted to pass along some reading tips for first graders- Mrs. R
Reading Tips for Parents of First Graders
By: Reading Rockets
Give your child lots of opportunities to read aloud. Inspire your young reader to practice every day! The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child.
Don't leave home without it
Bring along a book or magazine any time your child has to wait, such as at a doctor's office. Always try to fit in reading!
Once is not enough
Encourage your child to re-read favorite books and poems. Re-reading helps kids read more quickly and accurately.
Dig deeper into the story
Ask your child questions about the story you've just read. Say something like, "Why do you think Clifford did that?"
Take control of the television
It's difficult for reading to compete with TV and video games. Encourage reading as a free-time activity.
Be patient
When your child is trying to sound out an unfamiliar word, give him or her time to do so. Remind to child to look closely at the first letter or letters of the word.
Pick books that are at the right level
Help your child pick books that are not too difficult. The aim is to give your child lots of successful reading experiences.
Play word games
Have your child sound out the word as you change it from mat to fat to sat; from sat to sag to sap; and from sap to sip.
I read to you, you read to me
Take turns reading aloud at bedtime. Kids enjoy this special time with their parents.
Gently correct your young reader
When your child makes a mistake, gently point out the letters he or she overlooked or read incorrectly. Many beginning readers will guess wildly at a word based on its first letter.
Talk, talk, talk!
Talk with your child every day about school and things going on around the house. Sprinkle some interesting words into the conversation, and build on words you've talked about in the past.
Write, write, write!
Ask your child to help you write out the grocery list, a thank you note to Grandma, or to keep a journal of special things that happen at home. When writing, encourage your child to use the letter and sound patterns he is learning at school.
For Parents
Moms, Dads, and Grandparents....
Okay, I have the 5 and 10's song in my head! Ask your child/grandchild if they do as well. This week we have been rockin' and rollin' to some silly counting beats! Ask your little one to share their counting songs with you- it is great practice! Mrs. R
Okay, I have the 5 and 10's song in my head! Ask your child/grandchild if they do as well. This week we have been rockin' and rollin' to some silly counting beats! Ask your little one to share their counting songs with you- it is great practice! Mrs. R
In our math...
Hello Parents!
I just wanted to pass along the many concepts we are working on in math:
* count with understanding
* recognize "how many" by sight, without counting
* counting on
* recognize and write numerals
* compare and order numbers
Not only here at school - BUT....your child will need as many opportunities that you can provide to apply their knowledge of numbers in a variety of situations....when you are at the store, post office, bank, or right there in your very own home! Happy counting!Mrs. R
August 19, 2011
Great Job!!
Check out the Brilliant Bloggers page for work by: Brett, Stephon, Jake, Kaylee, Caleb, Cady, and Anna!!
August 18, 2011
Great Day!
Look at our good listeners!!
Power Up!!
Check out the Brilliant Bloggers page for work by Hannah, Lily, and Brett!
August 17, 2011
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Hammett!
Happy Thursday Gang! We have survived our first day of school and we have been having a BLAST in first grade! I wanted to say Happy Birthday to my wonderful teammate and friend- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS. HAMMETT! We love you and appreciate all you have done the first day of FIRST GRADE!!!
August 14, 2011
Thank you!
I just wanted to say thank you to all the parents for coming to orientation. Mrs. Risinger and I really appreciate your support. We can not wait until Wednesday!!
August 11, 2011
Hello Parents!
It was so great to meet everyone tonight! Mrs. Hammett and I are very excited to have your child in our classroom! As I mentioned, I will send out ideas and suggestions that you might want to try at home- so, here is one I have found that sounds fun to try at home! Have fun!
:) Mrs. Risinger
Sight Word Study ( find your 1st Grade word list we sent home with you tonight)
(Source: Heather's Heart)
Here's what you need:
*a pizza tray
*stickers
*counters
*a 20 oz bottle filled with marbles or those colored jewel/rocks
*sight words you want the kiddos to practice reading and spelling
*a pizza tray
*stickers
*counters
*a 20 oz bottle filled with marbles or those colored jewel/rocks
*sight words you want the kiddos to practice reading and spelling
*recording sheet
How to make the game:
1. Fill the bottle 1/4 with the marbles or rocks
2. Cover the pizza tray with stickers. I used those colored dot stickers.
How to make the game:
1. Fill the bottle 1/4 with the marbles or rocks
2. Cover the pizza tray with stickers. I used those colored dot stickers.
How to play:
(You will need to balance the tray on top of the bottle first.)
1. Player 1 draws a card and reads it.
2. Player 1 takes the same number of counters as there are letters in the word. If the word is "have", he takes 4 counters.
3. Player 1 places a counter on a sticker as he says the letter. He continues to place counters as he is spelling the word.
4. After he places the last counter, he says the word and both players spell the word and record it.
5. Players continue until the entire tray is covered.
Objective: To spell as many words as they can without spilling the pizza tray.
This game is great because the kiddos have to balance the tray. They very quickly realize that if they place too many counters on the left side, the tray becomes too heavy and it spills! This is one of my kiddos' favorite games. Please let me know if I need to explain it better!
The pictures are not great but I hope it helps some!
July 26, 2011
Mrs. Hammett
I'm headed to the beach with my girls!! Ready to relax and then come home to get ready for school to start :))
July 19, 2011
For Teachers
Went to a great workshop today on Video Cameras in the classroom. Will post info later.
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