Sunday, April 5, 2020

April 5, 2020

Some pictures of what my boys have been up to!! Lots of time in the backyard!! LOTS LOTS LOTS!

Carrying sand around the yard.

Dunking ourselves in water!

Just being messy, muddy boys!

Snacks in the windows...mommy's "Home office" also our dining room!

Snacks outside!

Hi families! Below you will find a guide on the work

that your first grader will be asked to complete

over these next days of digital learning.

I know that these are unexpected and stressful times.

Please know that I will be available via e-mail and Zoom conferences

to answer any questions that you may have (see details below).

We are all learning how to do this as we go.

If you have feedback for me, please let me know.

Daily Expectations

Below you will find a general outline of what your child will

be expected to do each day.

These should take approximately 90 minutes total/per day.

Please break up activities.

(Students are not expected to sit for longer than 10-20 mins

in the classroom without movement breaks at this age.)

Your first grader will access all of these resources via the
Google Classroom!

E-mail: firstname.lastname@stu.fayette.kyschools.us

Password: first three letters of K teacher + lunch number
(Ex: Car12345)

**Students should know this from logging in at school**

But please, message me if there are sign in problems.

We love to swing!

Kinetic sand! It is amazing, kids love this stuff!

Morning Message - Students will log into Google Classroom daily and answer a question. Their answer will serve as attendance.
Reading - Students will read independently for 20 minutes every day. Students will also listen to a story and answer questions via a Google Form.
Math - Students will complete a digital activity each day. If you would like an extension activity, Splash Math or Xtra Math are great resources. An alternative to that would be practicing their math facts with flash cards.
Writing - Students will respond to a writing prompt. They should make sure that all sentences make sense, start with a capital letter, have the correct end mark, and that all sight words are spelled correctly.
Sight Words - We will continue with our weekly sight words. Students will complete the Sight Word Workout Powerpoint every day. There will also be an activity for students to do to help learn their sight words and spelling words. Some of the activities may be:

Build your sight words with anything you have at home (legos, blocks, sticks, etc).	Write your sight word in a list from the shortest word to the longest word.	Practice your sight words outside with chalk, rocks, grass, or anything you can find!
Write your sight words in sentences.	Write your words in alphabetical order.	Write each word in a question. Ask the questions to a family member.
Have a grown-up spread shaving cream on a kitchen counter or shower wall. Spell your words in the shaving cream with your finger.	Write each of your words, then highlight the vowels using a highlighter or marker.	Write each word twice. First, write the word as tiny as you can (so it can still be read). Then, write it in JUMBO letters! what what

Extra Practice - There are also extension activities listed below each subject area. These are not required but will provide additional activities for your child.

Week at a Glance

Parents or students- if you want to see a bit of what is ahead- check it all out below! All of the assignments and links to the materials you will need can be found on Google Classroom daily. The assignments will post each day at 7:00 am and should be completed by the end of the day. There is no specific time of day they are due; you and your family can decide what is best but these assignments do need to be completed by the end of the day.

Beautiful River working outside!! Keep sending me pictures for our blog!!!

Kiddos love seeing their friends and this is a fun way to share what we do at home!

Need help?

There are many ways to get in touch with me during the day. I will be checking emails/google classroom/etc. from 9-11 and 1-4 each weekday. Here are some options of how to reach me.

Email me at elizabeth.long@fayette.kyschools.us anytime and I will respond as soon as I can.

Office Hours: Every weekday from 1-3, I am available to talk on the phone or do a video call with Zoom to check in with you, help solve problems, etc. I am planning on meeting with 5 students a day to check in with everyone. I will be letting you know which day I have assigned to you. You can still contact me at any time with questions that need a quick response. You can call or text me on my Google # 859-813-5326.

Hadley Mae during the teacher parade! I didn't get pictures of everyone but

I LOVED seeing your beautiful faces!

Hadley's amazing artwork!

Quenton!! I got to see him with his mommy and little brother!

Monday, March 23, 2020

March 23, 2020

Hi families!!!
Oh how I miss seeing your sweet kiddos faces every morning! I can't wait to give huge hugs to everyone of them. Here's a virtual hug from me!

I came across something that could be helpful to parents with younger kiddos. This

is just some ideas for keeping students on track

when doing technology isn't really available. My boys are enjoying lots of play dough,

kinetic sand, and legos. We're getting outside as much as possible with long walks! But

this offers some good ideas for younger kiddos while we are indoors.

Brady working hard on his schoolwork!

Love that art box in the background!

Camden getting some time outdoors!! Excellent!

Elin working on some art projects at home!! I love this!

Jadyn working on some indoor painting. Great for these rainy days we've been having!

Hi Jadyn!!

James working on some handwriting! Looking great buddy!

Lydia teaching her reading lesson! I can hear the teacher voice now :)

Noah and big brother having some creative time with their legos!

Owen working on some STEM projects at home! Keep it up buddy!

Amaya doing some online learning!! ***HUGS***

Some artwork from Amaya!

Quenton taking a beautiful nature walk!! Even on a rainy day we can sneak out between showers!

Hi Quenton!!!

Parents, keep the pictures coming! I got a wonderful video tonight that brought tears to my eyes. I love your students like my own children and miss them dearly.

Please let me know if you are having difficulty with technology in any way. I am available to help any time! I am new to teaching in this form, but there are so many resources available that will help me get answers for you quickly!

Love to all my wonderful first graders!

Monday, March 16, 2020

March 16, 2020

Hello families!

The link here AT HOME LEARNING has the information that was sent home with students on Friday with log in information. I have updated our class google page with some activities students can be working on this week. I will continue to update this and check in daily with any questions you may have. Please have students READING. Students brought home books on Friday. Please take time to have students read to you and alone. Reading and constant exposure to literature helps our little readers so much! Pick up a journal for students to write about what they have read. A fantastic way to extend early readers is through writing. Have them write about what they read. In the beginning.....Then the character....Finally they.....

Writing is crucial to our early readers to keep their minds growing and extending what they have learned.

HERE is a sample letter formation chart for reference while students are writing. Letter formation is very important and we don't want our early writers in bad habits with their letters so encourage correct letter formation at home. Pick up a primary ruled writing journal for student to use at home

to practice letters.

I also invite students to send me letters! I would LOVE to hear from students during this time and will be sending cards and letters back. Hopefully this will keep us in constant communication! If your student would like to send me cards/letters please send me a private message (email) and I'll send you that info.

Google classroom - our class code is: ii47yiv
Here is a LINK to a book we recently read in class - students might enjoy this hilarious story with my silly voices for a bedtime story tonight :)
I am also going to have my husband record me reading books as often as possible for you to share with your kiddos at home.

This link below also has the student work grid that was sent home Friday.

https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Resources-for-Fayette-County-Public-Schools-families-568791871.html

Thank you Hadley for this kind reminder! Let's all keep this message in mind!

Busy first graders working hard on their reading and math!

Sweet girls and boys always giving their best effort!

We work hard but we also play hard too in Mrs. Long's class!

Cayden enjoyed having the teacher seat for the day!

Happy friends working together!

Finally another STORY I read with my sweet Reid.....enjoy!

Email and Remind text

will be our best form of communication during this time so please feel free to email me/REMIND

with any questions.

Again, encourage your student to read, read and READ!

Then write, write and write more about their reading.

Monday, March 9, 2020

March 9, 2020

Cutest group of first graders ever!

Specials

Monday -PE

Tuesday -ART

Wednesday - TECHNOLOGY

Thursday - non rotation

Friday - non rotation day - ARTY PARTY

Upcoming Events & Reminders

March 19th- PTA meeting 6:30

**PTA is looking for volunteers for our PTA board**

March 23rd - Report Cards go home

March 24th - Cyber Safety Workshop for parents - Anthony Young - Library 6:00 p.m.

March 27 - non rotation day

My favorite pre-schooler! We were wearing our positive message shirts!

April 23 - Celebrate the Arts Night

April 24th- Field trip to the Cincinnati Zoo

April 25th- Spring Carnival

Fabulous performance for our kiddos!

Weekly Objectives

I can read, write, and identify words with

R controlled vowels. (IR, ER, UR, OR)

I can use details in a text to describe characters and retell

a story.

I can correctly use and identify prepositions

in a sentence.

I can organize and interpret data in a table or chart with up to three categories.

I can write an opinion piece using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing digital resources to state the topic and an opinion.

I can observe and record what is visible in the sky during

the day and night.

I can write my letters neatly.

Strong and brave!

enjoying our beautiful sunny day!

Spelling Words

her

work

bird

skirt

hurt

fern

dirt

fur

Sight Words

another

climb

full

great

through

poor

Quenton racing past again!

Preston and Quenton racing!

Ariq sprinting around the circle!

Run Amaya run!

More running

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

March 3, 2020

Lots of pictures throughout our blog so be sure to read through!
Let's have a fantastic week at Wellington!

Specials

Monday - Art

Tuesday -STEM

Wednesday - Technology

Thursday - Library

Friday - Music
**PE on Monday March 9**

Upcoming Events & Reminders

March 2nd-6th- Read Across America Week

Monday- Snuggle Up -pajama Day

Tuesday - Share the Love of Reading -donate extra books to
share with other

Wednesday - Power Of Words - Wear your favorite message of
kindness, positive message, and encouragement on a shirt

Thursday - Care a Whole Awful Lot -
take home a packet of wildflower seeds to plant

Friday - Unique Masterpieces-
wear something that shows who you are:
traditional cultural clothing, athletic and dance uniforms,
favorite color head to toe, etc.

February 24th-March 6th -
Can Food Drive to benefit students and families
who visit the God’s Pantry Food Bank - most needed items:
Breakfast Items, shelf stable proteins, canned fruits, cooking essentials

March 19th- PTA meeting 6:30

March 23rd - Report Cards go home

March 24th - Cyber Safety Workshop for parents -
Anthony Young - Library 6:00 p.m.

April 24th- Field trip to the Cincinnati Zoo
**Mark this date if you'd like to attend. More details for
chaperones soon**
Please be sure you fill out the FCPS Volunteer form for
chaperoning.

April 25th- Spring Carnival

Weekly Objectives

I can read, write, and identify irregularly spelled words

with ar.

I can describe characters, setting and major events in a
story using key details in order to make meaning of the
story developments.

I can identify and use pronouns in a sentence.

I can organize and interpret data in a table or chart with up to
three categories.

I can write an opinion piece using a combination
of drawing, dictating, and writing
digital resources to state the topic and an opinion.

I can observe and record what is visible in the sky during

the day and night.

I can write my letters neatly.

"In the summer, days are longer. In the fall the leaves fall. In the winter the days get shorter."

The power of writing and reading go hand in hand. First grade is a year for

so much growth in reading and writing. Continue to write with students

after they read to you. This boosts their writing and reading

CONFIDENCE!

Using our sight words in sentences.
"I would like to go to the beach and give my mom a break."
so sweet :)

Spelling Words

cart

harm

barn

arm

art

yarn

spark

chart

First graders writing the room for a class activity learning about character traits.
Talk at home when you read about what character traits are. What does the character look like?
Would you want to be friends with the character?
Why or why not?