Grinch Day

Yesterday was Grinch Day in first grade and we had so much fun!  If you are familiar with the story, the Who's in Whoville help the Grinch's heart grow three times its size!  Here, in first grade, we started our Grinch Day with a reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss.

Then, we each  made a card to help another first grade Who's heart grow three times its size!  Inside each card was a kind message or picture to share with a first grade friend.  We stood in a circle and passed the cards until the music stopped.  Whatever card you were holding was the one just for you!  We had so much fun and watching each first grader spread kindness to one another on Grinch Day certainly helped my heart to grow three times its size!

I wish you a very happy holiday and a Happy New Year.  Merry Grinchmas!  

Fairy Tales, Part 2....

Our study of fairy tales continues in 1-Thomson.  We have been busy comparing characters, settings, and events of various versions of the Three Little Pigs.  Each student chose his or her favorite Three Little Pigs character and described the character using trait words.
Then, using the iPad app, Popplet, students created character trait maps.  Check them out!

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Common Core Standards:

RL.1.9: Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
RL1.3: Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.

Fairy Tales, Part 1...

Our focus in reading has been on fairy tales.  We began our genre study with a personal favorite of mine, The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch.  Ask your child to retell this story to you.  We retold this story on paper bags, just like the one Princess Elizabeth wore!

Next, we compared and contrasted Princess Elizabeth (The Paper Bag Princess) to a traditional princess.

Try reading and retelling fairy tales at home and stay tuned for more fairy tale fun in 1-Thomson! Common Core Standards: RL.1.2: Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. RL.1.9:  Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.