Significant Events in Major League Baseball

The following is a timeline regarding "Significant Events in Major League Baseball"



A timeline is an interactive way to have student present their research.

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:
1)Why do you think that members of the Women's League and members of the Negro League were treated differently?
2)What do you think the state of professional sports "as a business" would be if the National League was never formed?
3)Has the business aspect become to much of a burden on the purity of sports?
(consider Alex Rodriguez $250 Million Man, Salary Caps, and Advertising)
4) Why was baseball popular and considered to be a great past time?
5) Why do you think baseball as lost popularity? Do you ever think the sport will regain popularity?

Elephants, Elephants and More Elephants!

When learning about living things, one of the animals grade ones can study are Elephants!
On September 22nd we celebrated Elephant day!
This is an engaging way to get students interested in science and learn about living things. Students can explore the habits, life cycle, basic needs of Elephants.

The Elephant Sanctuary is a great resource The Elephant Sanctuary

Also during a computer session or at home check out the ELECAM! Watch the Elephants!! While you watch the elephants you can view their profiles! Students can explore all the different areas the elephants have come from, their favorite food and what they like to do!

Seasonal Changes

How do your activities change throughout the seasons? Do you dress in a snowsuit to go to the beach, or wear a bathing suit to build a snowman?

What do we do different when the seasons change?

A great way to incorporate reading when talking about seasons is with books like: 50 below Zero and Thomas's Snowsuit by Robert Munsch! Start students off by talking about the books, why is it important for Thomas to put on his snow suit?  Look at ways students can connect to the books!

When looking at seasonal changes with students let ART help you! Take a light piece of white paper and a black crayon. Do outside and do a rub of the tree and leaves throughout the year! Its a great way to visually see the changes.

Share a Book!

Reading is a great way to spend time with friends and family.
The site below shares online childrens books.
Online Childrens Stories

Children can practice reading through many types of literacy, such as pattern books, a rhymes. When reading stories it is important to point out the purpose. When students come to school and read morning message they have a purpose - so they know what to expect that day. When reading books at home your purpose could be for entertainment!

Another great way to introduce reading is to have use audio books. Have children follow again while the story is being read. Then try reading sentences yourself.
Follow along to Mortimer by Robert Munsch read by Robert Munsch

Math Magic Patterns

A great way for students to be confident in their skills is to practice, practice, practice!
Remember working with patterns doesn't have to be all worksheets (like the link below).  The grade ones I worked with loved to use manipulates!


Just an idea - For Halloween I used spooky insects that the students could use as manipulatives. We created our own simple patterns and then tried to create complex patterns for our peers to share! Before we ended the lesson we used our bodies (create different actions) and sound effects (e.g., clapping, stomping, snapping, singing) to create more patterns!


Just remember MATH CAN BE FUN!!
Math Pattern Worksheets
Check out this other great math site for more then just patterns! Online Math Activities!

Relationships, Rules & Responsibilities

Fire Safety for Students Establishing relationships, rules & responsibilities is very important within grade 1. This is the time for students to become aware of rules, take responsibility for themselves and build relationships!

Throughout grade 1 Social Studies students will develop skills and become more self aware. One of the best examples I observed was as a class developing rules the students were going to be responsible for. These charts of responsibilities were established for all events that took place in the school as well as common event the students shared. 

Through building these skills students develop awareness for their local community while building a community within the classroom. They are aware that everyone has a role and responsibilities.

A great way to share rules and responsibilities is to have local community members come and speak to the class or take a trip!
This is a perfect time to point out safety issues like fires and talking to strangers. Students will be able to practice what they need to do, when put in a dangerous situation.

Contact your local fire station, police station, post office, medication office today! To arrange for a guest speaker to come speak with your students or children, to explain the importance of these members within our community.

Fire Safety for Students

Ready, Set, Let's Explore!

Let's Explore!

Welcome to my blog! While exploring this blog you will find information focused on Grade One.  This is a great new way for students and parents to access resources relevant to curriculum expectations.

Enjoy!