The first two days of grade one were great! First, we discussed our worries and thoughts about starting grade one after reading “First Day Jitters.”  We got to know each other through games and discussions, we went over classroom rules and expectations (a theme we will be working on over the next few weeks),  and learned about Bucket Filling!  Filling someone’s bucket means you say nice words or do nice things for others.  We learned that by filling other people’s buckets, you are actually filling your own bucket, too!  Ask your child to explain bucket filling and bucket dipping.

We also explored our classroom library and learned how to properly “read to self” with our classroom stuffies.

This week in literacy, we will be starting our Popcorn Word sight word program.  There is information about this on a note that will be sent home tomorrow (Tuesday).  We will also be starting our word family study and reviewing letter names and sounds through activities and printing.  In numeracy we will be starting our patterning unit.  In health we are going to continue with an All About Me unit.  I will be sending home a sheet that students will complete with their parents and bring back as soon as possible to school so that we can talk about our similarities and differences.  Students are required to do their own drawings and labeling (with assistance if necessary).   In social studies we are going to explore more in depth the difference between rules and responsibilities that we have at school, at home, and in our community.