In writers workshop we've circled back around to a genre we practiced at the beginning of the year: small moments.  This time, we are using everything we've learned so far this year about being good writers in addition to studying the work of our mentor author, Donald Crews.  As we read each Donald Crews book, we study it closely to find the craft moves he uses that make his stories so powerful and entertaining. We're only one week in and these first graders are already writing some of their best stories yet!

In science we've been learning about weather symbols and forecasts.  Students even made their own Easter/Passover weekend forecasts!

We've also started to learn more about the water cycle.  Check out the water cycle song we've been singing in the classroom!

In math we have been learning about the minute hand.  Students have been practicing telling and showing time on analog clocks to the hour and half-hour.