How To...

In Writer's Workshop, 1st graders have been focusing on informational writing. Each student picked a topic they were an expert on to create a "How To..." book. Once students decided on a topic they began with a rough draft of illustrations to help them organizer their ideas into the correct order all while using rich transition words. Next, students used a new app Scribble Press to create their own "How To" book. After, students revised and edited their work right on the iPad.

Check out our published digital creations by clicking on the book titles below:

Anthony: How to Play Video Games

Ciaran: How to Make Pizza

AJ: How to Shoot a Basketball

Gianna: How to Hip Hop

Genevieve: How to Roller Skate

Luca: How to Make Pizza

Domenic: How to Play Football

            

           Owen: How to Read

Kallie: How to Train a Dog

   

Ryan: How to Play Basketball

Noelle: How to Play at the Park

Chelsea: How to Finger Knit

    

Piera: How To Bake a Cake

                  

Kayleigh: How to Rollerblade

Ava: How to Make a Book

Farra: How to Make a Flower

Vacation Challenge

Klipfel & Kids has partnered up with our penpals from Steward School in Topsfield for a little extra (optional) homework over vacation. We have heard all about your travel plans to tropical places, trips up north, and staycation activities. Now it's time to share them on the blog together. Share a picture or comment anytime this week about what you are up to this vacation. Double click anywhere on the padlet below to add your comment. If you'd like to attach a picture then double click to add your sticky note and click the arrow symbol to attach a picture. You can also email me with your picture and/or comment and I will post it for you. I look forward to hearing/seeing your fun April vacation posts to come.

Museum of Science

1st grade scientists came in ready to go this morning, for our VERY exciting field trip to the Museum of Science. We had a full day of exploring so many amazing math and science exhibits, from a mirror maze, live chicks, and even dinosaurs. Fuller Meadow first graders took a trip through the universe to see how the moon phases work and even check out some planets up close, with our visit to the planetarium. Huge thank you to our chaperones for helping make our field trip run smoothly and the MPTO for making it possible. Check out some of our pictures: