Our third trimester science focus will be the human body, specifically body systems. This week, we are reviewing key concepts covered in Kindergarten before moving onto individual body systems next week. Through our review, we have read about the body and our five senses in both read aloud and partner reading. Make and take books asked students to think critically by answering questions about each sense. Answering and writing riddles, students practiced reading comprehension skills of factual recall and personal response.
Linear Measurement
This week in math, first graders have been working with both nonstandard and standard units as we are learning about linear measurements. Working with nonstandard