Show and Tell !

The past Friday we had show and tell .. The children are so excited to share what is meaningful to them... Below are some of the items that were shared .. 

Morah Gaby 

Alyssa Levin brought in a glass heart that a 

special friend have to her as a gift.

Ariella M. brought in something special 

from her trio to Niagara Falls. She brought 

in a snow globe and a bell .

Avi brought in a Harmonica. It was really great!!!

He even played a tune for us... :)

Nina brought in a pretend watch that a friend gave her..
It almost looks like a real one. 

 Ariella G. brought in a special doll that could also work as a 
key chain. Ariella told us that it is part of a collection
and  that she has four more at home ..

Dalia brought in a book about the Planets, and a Planet 
sculpture. When she turned it on it told us all about the 
and how they get there name. 

Trip to Prospect Park Zoo...

Dear Parents,

On Monday, November 21^st, 2011 we will be going on our second trip to the Prospect Park Zoo.   We will be leaving school at around 9:15 and will be returning at 12:30. First grade will be participating in the Magnificent Mammals Workshop.  As always we will be taking snacks along with us and lunch will be served upon our arrival back to school.  If you should have any questions please e-mail me.

Sincerely,

Morah Gaby

                                      

                                 

                                                                                               

Show and Tell !

This past Friday we had our weekly show-and-tell. The children brought in items which are meaningful to them. It was really nice to watch them share what they brought and why. 

Morah Gaby 

Sarah brought in a cool key chain that her sister bought for her.. it says her name on it

Avi brought in DSI and showed the class how it can make songs...

                                              Mirelle brought  in her Kung Fu Panda pillow pet that her brother gave her as a gift.. she sleeps and plays with it .. :)

                                  Ariella G. went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.. while she was there she saw a painting she really liked and got a post card of it.. she needed a magnifying glass to see the very fine things.. she brought the post card in the share with the class .. 

                                                 Ariella M. brought in something from Scottish Folklore that her dad gave her. . it is supposed to bring good luck.. :) 

                                                 Estee brought in her little stuffed dog that she sleeps with .. 

                                            Alisa G. brought in coins that she got in Israel when she was their for a visit.. she showed them to the whole class ..

                                          Nina brought in a pumpkin  that her mom gave her .. she told us that some people eat pumpkin on Thanksgiving.. 

Writing Time !!!

Writing is an essential part of  first grade. We have writing workshop four times a week. This is the time where the kids learn about small moment stories, letter writing, personal narratives, character study. In writing workshop the children will also learn about adding details, revising, and editing. 


We also have a green writing journal where we spend about 10 minutes each day writing. Usually I give the children a prompt and they develop it into a short story. I always ask them to add detail and tell me why or what they are writing about. Once the children finish writing they have a chance to illustrate a picture.


Using the green writing journals is a wonderful opportunity to practice writing. 


Morah Gaby 


                                  Our Future Authors and Illustrators

Independent Reading Time

Every morning I have the children read for about 15 minutes independently. During this time they can get their book baggies, choose new books, share something interesting they read, and practice reading. Starting this week I will be going around and conferencing with each child privately. During this time I will be able to better assess where your children's strengths and weaknesses are. This is also the perfect opportunity to practice comprehension skills. 

Morah Gaby

Social Studies: Learning about the 7 Continents

In Social Studies we are currently learning about the 7 Continents. We have already covered the Continent of Asia. We explored China and Japan. We are now exploring the Continent of Africa. We have already learned about the Sahara Desert, and Kenya. The best part of exploring the 7 Continents are the Passports we are making in class. While learning about the Continents we explore various countries and we write about them in our Passports. The kids get to be creative, they draw pictures about the things they learn, and write small facts. The class is really enjoying this activity. 

Morah Gaby 

Our Next Trip....

Our next class trip is quickly approaching. We will be going to the Prospect Park Zoo on November 21st, 2011. We will be leaving by bus at 9:30 and should be back at around 12:30. As always snacks and water will be provided for the children. We will have lunch upon our arrival at school. 

In Science we are learning about Animals and Plants, and this is a perfect time to visit the zoo. This children will be participating in a Workshop called Magnificent Mammals while at the zoo and will have a chance to walk around and see different animals in there habitats. 

       Magnificent Mammals 
Prospect Park Zoo is home to mammals such as meerkats, baboons, sea lions, and more. Students will discover the characteristics of mammals and how their adaptations help them to survive in a variety of habitats.

If any parent should have any questions or concerns, please e-mail me at: morahgaby@mazeldayschool.com

Thank You,

Morah Gaby 

Important !!!

Dear Parents,


As you may have noticed on Monday you children brought home a Sight Word Ring and a Baggie with books inside of it. It is of the utmost importance that your children bring those two items back to school every single day. We will be reviewing the words in school, or I may decide to add a word or two during the week. The book baggies are used each morning for independent reading time. The children also have an opportunity to switch out the books when they are finished with them. I am asking for your assistance in ensuring that these items are returned each day. Thank you so much for your time and support.

Sincerely,

Morah Gaby