Author Archives: lisa.teichert

Water Bottles

Hot Weather + Recess = Thirsty First Graders!  🙂Please send your child with a water bottle EACH DAY to keep in their cubbies (preferably one that doesn’t spill easily).   One drinking fountain with an entire class of students takes a … Continue reading

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1st Grade Loves America!

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Progress Reports

Students will be bringing home their 4th quarter Progress Reports today (May 23) .  There are some wonderful grades coming home to be proud of!  Please look for them in a white envelope.  You may keep the reports.

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We Love STEM Centers!

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Science Experiment Permission

On May 23, 0ur class will be using the scientific method while participating in a science experiment to find out which cookie can float the longest.  To provide permission for your child to eat a cookie after our experiment (they … Continue reading

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Homework (May 14-18)

Homework this week is due on Friday, May 18:Math Homework:  Review Worksheet: Please complete EVERY problem (About 4 problems a night) for review.Fluency: Practice your addition and subtraction facts using “Freckle” Math on the internet (No timings this week)Go to: student.freckle.comType in your name … Continue reading

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Seeds and Seed Dispersal

Thanks for bringing in a wonderful variety of seeds!  Can you tell your family why it’s important for seeds to travel away from their parent plant and the different methods of seed dispersal?  I think Mother Nature is very smart…just … Continue reading

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Homework (May 7-11)

Homework this week is due on Friday, May 11:Math Homework:  Review Worksheet: Please complete EVERY problem (About 4 problems a night) for review.Fluency: Practice your addition and subtraction facts using “Freckle” Math on the internet (No timings this week)Go to: student.freckle.comType in your … Continue reading

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Reminder: Seed Scavenger Hunt

I’ve encouraged the students to go on a “Seed Scavenger Hunt” and bring back their findings in a little baggie by Monday, May 7.  They might freely explore their yard or go on a walk and get a close up look of different … Continue reading

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That’s Fruit?!

Fruit is defined differently depending on whether you’re a gardener or a chef.  It’s the part of the plant that contains mature seeds.  Can you spot the fruit on our Brassica Rapa plants?  We’ve observed cut cucumbers, tomatoes, apples, coconuts, … Continue reading

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