Category Archives: Math/Science Links

Science and Math Rock!

Posted on October 1, 2015 by lisa.teichert

Kids love rocks!  And I love that we study about the uses of rocks and soil in 1st grade!  I’ve asked the students to find and bring in two rocks by Monday, October 5.  The first rock can be interesting … Continue reading →

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Releasing our Butterflies

Posted on May 20, 2015 by lisa.teichert

I’ll be shocked if you haven’t heard about our class caterpillars (now turned butterflies).  The students have LOVED watching them change as they advanced through their life cycle.  Sadly, we had to say good bye today, but not before a … Continue reading →

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We’re Going On a Shape Hunt!

Posted on May 19, 2015 by lisa.teichert

Your kiddos found 3D shapes in our classroom and on the playground that I hadn’t even thought of!  Way to surprise me with your findings!  🙂

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Moon Phases

Posted on March 12, 2015 by lisa.teichert

Ever wonder exactly why the moon changes shape?  Ask your first grader and (hopefully) they can explain how it all works! 🙂

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Scientific Method Surprises!

Posted on February 11, 2015 by lisa.teichert

Boy, were students surprised when we followed the scientific method and found out that an ice cube will melt faster in their hand than on a mitten.  Most of them hypothesized that it would melt faster in the mitten!  I … Continue reading →

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Addition Strategies Part 2

Posted on December 3, 2014 by lisa.teichert

Ch. 3 in our math program teaches students different addition strategies to help them learn their addition facts fluently.  We are practicing these strategies in class, but it’s always beneficial to get extra practice at home.  Keeping a set of … Continue reading →

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Addition Strategies Part 1

Posted on November 2, 2014 by lisa.teichert

Ch. 3 in our math program teaches students different addition strategies to help them learn their addition facts fluently (which is crucial for future math!)  We will practice these strategies in class, but it’s always beneficial to get extra practice … Continue reading →

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