We have been working on money since Wednesday and using different coin combinations to make numbers. This skill is very tricky! In first grade the goal is to master using dimes, nickels, and pennies, knowing how much each is worth, and how many it takes to make a dollar. Our reading this week was really fun. We pulled in some Dr. Suess for Author's Purpose and the kids really enjoy Dr. Suess books.
This morning we introduced our students to the Read-a-Thon Fundraiser. We are excited to try this fundraiser out since it encourages kiddos to read to raise money. There is a letter on the envelope going home with kids explaining how it works and what we will be doing with the money. This is a k-6 event so Oak Crest came over this morning to learn about it with us. We had the Belle Plaine Tiger come and cheer us on and all of a sudden we had a flashmob! Ask your child about this....it was probably their favorite part!
This afternoon we worked on our pot of gold and wrote about who is worth more than gold to us.
You can go to the Chatfield Elementary Facebook page and check out the whole fundraiser announcement and see the flashmob. Remember to check out the pages section to see what we will be doing next week. Have a great weekend and enjoy the weather!
