Connecting reading and writing is natural in the early grades. Right now, in our first grade reading curriculum, we are working on identifying the main idea and supporting details in a text. We have used a graphic organizer to help us keep track of our thinking. This same graphic organizer led itself right into our
I’ve never been much of an artist. We have no formal art program or art curriculum in my district. We do not have art teachers/specialists who teach art to our classes each week. We don’t even have art docents, like I know some districts do. It’s all up to me. It’s my job to figure
My cousins and uncle are farmers over in Ellensburg, which is over in Eastern Washington (for those readers who are not local). It’s one of my favorite places on Earth. I love living where I do, but I’ve always said that when my kids are grown, I’m moving to the farm. (I hope my hubby decides
Wow! What a difference a year makes! Last year, at this time, my first graders were 5 years old. As incoming kindergartners, many of them did not know how to write their names. Most of their illustrations involved only one color of crayon and lots of swirly scribbles. That was a year ago.
I spotted this sign at Nordstrom the other day. The Alderwood Mall Nordstrom is hosting a shoe tying class on Saturday, September 21st. You have to call and sign up. If your child hasn’t learned to tie yet, this may be a great way to learn. I believe the class is free and you