First Grade Common Core Standards

I am very excited about using the following program to teach my class : “First Grade Common Core” and hyperlink those words to point to this link: http://corecommonstandards.com/core-curriculum/first-grade-common-core-workbook/" This has everything needed to teach First grade core standards, and it appears to be very "kid friendly"

Firsst Grade Common Core

I am so excited about receiving my " Common Core State Standards " workbook. I have been using the preview booklet with my students and it far surpassed my expectations. These are skills that are specific to the needs of my students. http://corecommonstandards.com/blog/free-first-grade-common-core-workbook-giveaway/

Welcome to the new school year. I am very excited about all of the new learning programs that Telesis has adopted for this new school year. We have a brand new reading and math program that we will be implementing this year ( I will post details in a follow up blog ). This is now my eighth year of teaching and I am enjoying the challenges of teaching a new grade level. There is never a dull moment when teaching traditional first graders. I hope to see everyone at our open house tonight. Best wishes, Joe Thomas

Winter Break is Over

I just wanted to welcome everyone back from our break. Now, it is back to business as usual. If you are not counting and writing numbers to 100, then you should be reserving a little time from each evening to practice your numbers. I would aslo advise that you should know all of your letters and letter sounds. It is with this knowledge that you will become a great reader.

Best wishes,

Mr. Thomas

Kindergarten Pajama Party

The kindergarten team has decided to celebrate the letter of the week " P ",
by allowing the students to wear their pajamas during the last day of school ( 12-22-11 ), prior to our Holiday break. I will not be able to attend,as I am leaving town the 21st. However, I have been assured that this will be a very fun day for the students. Again, I thank each of you for being such wonderful supporters of our class.

Happy Holidays to you and your families.

Mr. Thomas

Kindergarten News

It's hard to believe that we are almost half way through the school year.
I am also AMAZED at how the students of class 24 are progressing. I remember the first day of class- About half the class was crying- all wanting their Mommys. Now many of them are reading and doing basic adding and subtracting.
Thank you to all the wonderful parents of my class. You have all been very supportive.
Happy Holidays

Mr. Thomas

Kindergarten: Week Three

This week we are working on the letters K, L, M, N and O. We have been developing our " Animal Letter Books ", each day we discuss the animal associated with the daily letter. We then cut, paste and color the animal and add it to our letter book. We are also working on our counting skills. This includes recognizing and writing the number 1 - 5.
I would ask that you be working with your child on their name writing skills. I believe that each of them have room for improvement in this area.