Shape Story and Activity Videos

In the last few days we've started our first math unit on Geometry! We've read and listened to different stories about shapes to help us discover the distinguishing characteristics of each plane shape.

"The Greedy Triangle" by Marilyn Burns

 "Mouse Shapes" by Ellen Stoll Walsh  

 Mouse Shapes Activity- http://www.digitalpencil.org/Projects_AllGrades/MouseShapes/MouseShapes_Geometrics.aspx 

 Shape Train

   

 "Skippy John Jones: Shape Up" on We Give Books- must create free membership to see. http://www.wegivebooks.org/books/skippyjon-jones-shape-up

Welcome to the 2013-2014 School year!

For all of those coming to our class website for the first time, welcome! I'm looking forward to a wonderful year in first grade with your child. I hope you'll take some time to look around our site. I update as often as possible to include important class information, class pictures, homework assignments, and useful links.

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If you have any questions about these or any of the other paperwork or assignments coming home, please let me know by email at grenierc@calvertnet.k12.md.us or by phone at 410-257-1512.

Almost back to school!

It's that time again, mid-August and back to school time! Tomorrow I'll be heading in to the classroom to start setting up for another wonderful year!

Donors Choose Project

Hi Friends,

I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed. So I've created a classroom project request at DonorsChoose.org, an award-winning charity.

I'm asking for donations of any size to help my kids. For the next week, any donation you make to my project will be doubled! If you know anyone who is passionate about education, please pass this along. Your donation will brighten my students' school year, and you'll get photos and thank yous from our class.

Here's my classroom request:
Scientists in Training

To have your donation matched dollar for dollar, enter the match code INSPIRE on the payment screen. This awesome match offer lasts through August 9, 2013.

My students and I greatly appreciate your support.
Casey