Room 314

Contractions

2010-05-06T15:45:00.000-07:00

Our own Dr. Nathan performed surgery today, a very delicate operation known as a 'vowelectomy.' The patient was named 'you are' but is now known as 'you're' and sports a dainty little scar called an apostrophe.

Caring Classroom

2010-04-20T08:19:00.000-07:00

We are a Classroom who Cares. Scholastic Book Clubs challenged classrooms to read at least 50 books and they would donate books to kids who live on military bases. We did it!

Taxation without Representation

2010-04-14T15:45:00.001-07:00

'Queen Hoffler' imposed taxes on the colonists of room 314 and we had to pay to use pencils and the drinking fountain! During music, Mrs. Duncan helped us write a poem about how we felt, and later in the day we wrote, signed, and delivered a petition to the queen. (She dropped the taxes and brought us a treat the next day.) A great big thank you goes to Mrs. Hoffler and Mrs. Duncan!

2010-04-06T19:37:00.000-07:00

Discovery had a successful launch and the crew of 7 astronauts will be docking at the International Space Station early Wednesday morning. Check out NASA's mission page to see what's happening: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html
In the meantime, check out our own crew of astronauts.

Does this look like math?

2010-04-03T15:30:00.000-07:00

Here's one way to practice math facts - we play Jenga! Each player has to read and solve the equation on the block he or she successfully removes from the pile. I hear lots of tumbling blocks, "Oh no's!", laughter, and math being spoken!

Pie, anyone?

2009-11-23T13:50:00.000-08:00

What's your favorite Thanksgiving pie? We like Sweet Potato Pie! A big thank you to Emily and her mom for bringing a real sweet potato pie. It was delicious!

Center Time

2009-11-12T20:05:00.000-08:00

In centers, students work independently to practice what they've learned. Sometimes we use funny props to lighten things up. Nathaniel is finding all the words in our room that contain digraphs. (Well, I'm pretty sure that's Nathaniel!)

The Gratitude Campaign

2009-11-10T20:02:00.000-08:00

November 11 is Veterans Day. In class we talked about the meaning of the holiday and watched a short movie. To all veterans and those currently serving, thank you. Thank you.

Looney Tunes!

2009-11-10T04:45:00.000-08:00

Check out the do's from Looney Hair Day. Thanks to Lindsey's mom for a great picture!

Cartouches, Crowns, and Collars

2009-11-07T15:43:00.000-08:00

Our pharaohs visited the pyramids in Egypt. They wrote their names in hieroglyphics, made a mummy and decorated the sarcophagus. They even "Walked Like an Egyptian" down the hall and through a 6th grade classroom!

Welcome to Room 314!

2009-10-30T20:02:00.000-07:00

I hope you enjoy our new blog! I'm looking forward to sharing what goes on in our classroom with you. Our class is a group of 24 wiggly, jiggly, excited and enthusiastic first graders who love to learn and share what they know.