What Grade 1B is Learning

What 1B is Learning in September
Language Arts	We will begin by reviewing alphabet letters and sounds. We will also be working on sight words daily. Students will begin to learn about Daily 5 and picking out "right fit books".
Math	We are beginning Unit One - Patterns and relations on recognizing and working with patterns and sorting objects.
Science	We are beginning our colour unit. We will focus on primary and secondary colours.
Social	We focus on "Belonging In My World". Students will demonstrate an understanding of belonging in their world.
Religion	We are beginning Unit 1 – I Am A Child of God – based in Ordinary Time and introduces students to God as Creator and Father.
Art	We are working on a variety of themed arts and craft activities. Our first themes are lines and colours.

What 1B is Learning in October
Language Arts	We will continue to work on letter names, sounds, sight words daily. We will also work on Daily 5 reading and writing activities.
Math	We are beginning Unit Two - Patterns -Equal and not Equal. Students will begin to recognize that patterns are all over.
Religion	We are continuing Unit 1 – I Am A Child of God – based in Ordinary Time and introduces students to God as Creator and Father.
Social Studies	We will still focus on "Belonging In My World". Students will demonstrate an understanding of belonging in their world.
Science	We are continuing our colour unit (using and making primary and secondary colours) with an additional focus on seasons.
Art	We are working on a variety of theme arts and craft activities. Our second theme is Autumn and Thanksgiving.

What 1B is Learning in November
Language   Arts	We will continue to work on sight words daily. We will also work on Daily 5 reading and writing activities. Students will focus on reading “just right fit books”, word families and writing simple sentences.
Math	We are beginning unit 3 – Counting numbers up to 20. We will continue to work on sequencing to 20 and patterning.
Religion	We are beginning Unit 2 - The Road To Bethlehem - presents the seasons of Advent and Christmas through stories and scripture.
Social        Studies	We will still focus on "Belonging In My World". Students will demonstrate an understanding of belonging in their world. We will continue to talk about all of the groups we belong to
Science	We are continuing our focus on colours and seasonal changes. We will begin learning about the five senses.
Art	We are working on a variety of theme arts and craft activities. Our next themes are Remembrance Day and Advent. We will be focus on using lines, shapes and a variety of textures.

What 1B is Learning in December
Language Arts	We will continue to work on sight words daily. We will also work on Daily 5 reading and writing activities. Students will focus on reading “just right fit books”, word families and writing simple sentences.
Math	We are beginning Unit 4 - Showing Numbers. Students will begin to count using a five frame, ten frame and a number line. We will continue to work on sequencing to 20 and patterning.
Religion	We are continuing Unit 2 The Road To Bethlehem - presents the seasons of Advent and Christmas through stories and scripture.
Social Studies	We will still focus on "Belonging In My World". Students will demonstrate an understanding of belonging in their world. We will continue to talk about all of the groups we belong to.
Science	We are continuing our focus on colours and seasonal changes. We will continue learning about the five senses.
Art	We are working on a variety of theme arts and craft activities. Our next themes are Advent and Christmas. We continue to focus on using lines, shapes and a variety of textures.

What 1B is Learning in January
Language Arts	We will continue to work on sight words daily. Spelling tests will now be ten words. We will also work on Daily 5 reading and writing activities. Students continue to focus on reading “just right fit books”, word families and writing simple sentences. Students will begin writing in their journals.
Math	We are beginning Unit 5 - Seeing Numbers. Students will begin to group numbers in many different ways. We will continue to work on sequencing to 20 and patterning.
Religion	We are beginning Unit 3 – My Life In Jesus. Based in Ordinary Time and focuses on Baptism as a call to life in the Church.
Social Studies	We will begin the "Looking At My World" unit. Students will demonstrate an understanding of geographic features in their community, and they will develop an understanding of how belonging to groups and communities enriches their lives.
Science	We are continuing our focus on colours and seasonal changes. We will continue learning about the five senses.
Art	We are working on a variety of theme arts and craft activities. Our next themes are New Years and Winter Fun. We continue to focus on using lines, shapes and a variety of textures.

What 1B is Learning in February
Language Arts	We will continue to work on sight words daily. Spelling tests will now be ten words. We will also work on Daily 5 reading and writing activities. Students continue to focus on reading “just right fit books”, word families and writing simple sentences. Students will do targeted writing activities and continue to write in their journals each week.
Math	We are beginning Unit 6 - Comparing Numbers. Students will demonstrate an understanding of less than and more than. They will also practice counting to 100 by 1's, 2's, 5's, and 10's.
Religion	We are continuing Unit 3 – My Life In Jesus. Based in Ordinary Time and focuses on Baptism as a call to life in the Church.
Social Studies	We will continue the "Looking At My World" unit. Students will demonstrate an understanding of geographic features in their community, and they will develop an understanding of how belonging to groups and communities enriches their lives. They will also create a community from paper bags and assorted materials.
Science	We are beginning our focus on building things. We will continue learning about the five senses, seasonal changes and colours.
Art	We are working on a variety of theme arts and craft activities. Our next themes are Winter Fun and Valentine's Day. We continue to focus on using lines, shapes and a variety of textures

What 1B is Learning in March
Language Arts	We will continue to work on sight words daily. Spelling tests will now be ten words. We will also work on Daily 5 reading and writing activities. Students continue to focus on reading “just right fit books”, word families and writing simple sentences. Students will do targeted writing activities and continue to write in their journals each week.
Math	We are beginning Unit 7  - Estimating Students will demonstrate an understanding estimating by 5, 10 and by comparing. Students will continue to work on the + and - signs, adding and subtracting to 20, and counting to 100 by 1's, 2's, 5's, and 10's.
Religion	We are beginning Unit 4 – The Story Of Lent And Easter Roots the passion and death of Jesus in the liturgical celebrations of Lent and Easter.
Social Studies	We will continue the "Looking At My World" unit. Students will demonstrate an understanding of geographic features in their community, and they will develop an understanding of how belonging to groups and communities enriches their lives. They will also create a community from paper bags and assorted materials.
Science	We are continuing our focus on building things. We will continue learning about the five senses, seasonal changes and colours.
Art	We are working on a variety of theme arts and craft activities. Our next themes are St. Patrick's Day and Spring. We continue to focus on using lines, shapes and a variety of textures.

What 1B is Learning in April
Language Arts	We will continue to work on sight words daily. Spelling tests are ten words from the Dolch lists. We will also work on Daily 5 reading and writing activities. Students continue to focus on reading “just right fit books”, word families and writing simple sentences. Students will do targeted writing activities and continue to write stories and in their journals each week.
Math	We are beginning Unit 8 - Adding and Subtracting Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic addition and subtraction strategies. Students will continue to work on the + and - signs, adding and subtracting to 20, and counting to 100 by 1's, 2's, 5's, and 10's.
Religion	We are continuing Unit 4 – The Story Of Lent And Easter Roots the passion and death of Jesus in the liturgical celebrations of Lent and Easter.
Social Studies	We will continue the "Looking At My World" unit. Students will demonstrate an understanding of geographic features in their community, and they will develop an understanding of how belonging to groups and communities enriches their lives. They will also create a community from paper bags and assorted materials.
Science	We are continuing our focus on building things. We will continue learning about the five senses, seasonal changes and colours.
Art	We are working on a variety of theme arts and craft activities. Our next themes are Fairy Tales and Spring. We continue to focus on using lines, shapes and a variety of textures.

 

What 1B is Learning in May
Language Arts	We will continue to work on sight words daily. Spelling tests are ten words from the Dolch lists. We will also work on Daily 5 reading and writing activities. Students continue to focus on reading “just right fit books”, word families and writing simple sentences. Students will do targeted writing activities and continue to write stories and in their journals each week.
Math	We are beginning Unit 9 - Mental Math Students will demonstrate an understanding of counting back, counting on, doubles and making 10. Students will continue to work on the + and - signs, adding and subtracting to 20, and counting to 100 by 1's, 2's, 5's, and 10's.
Religion	We are beginning Unit 5 – Jesus Is Always With Us – Taught in Ordinary Time, focuses on the call to live our lives as Jesus taught.
Social Studies	We will begin the "Then and Now" unit. Students will demonstrate an understanding of geographic features in their community, and they will develop an understanding of how groups and communities are different now than they were in the past.
Science	We are continuing our focus on Living and Non Living things. We will continue learning about the five senses, seasonal changes and colours.
Art	We are working on a variety of theme arts and craft activities. Our next themes are Spring, Plants and Animals. We continue to focus on using lines, shapes and a variety of textures.

 

 

What 1B is Learning in June
Language Arts	We will continue to work on sight words daily. Spelling tests are ten words from the Dolch lists. We will also work on Daily 5 reading and writing activities. Students continue to focus on reading “just right fit books”, word families and writing simple sentences. Students will do targeted writing activities and continue to write stories and in their journals each week.
Math	We begin Unit 10 -Shape and Space - Measuring/ Sorting Students will demonstrate an understanding of mass and area. Students will continue to work on numbers 1 to 100, the + and - signs, adding and subtracting to 20, and counting to 100 by 1's, 2's, 5's, and 10's.
Religion	We are continuing Unit 5 – Jesus Is Always With Us – Taught in Ordinary Time, focuses on the call to live our lives as Jesus taught.
Social Studies	We will continue the "Then and Now" unit. Students will demonstrate an understanding of geographic features in their community, and they will develop an understanding of how groups and communities are different now than they were in the past.
Science	We are continuing our focus on Living and Non Living things. We will continue learning about the five senses, seasonal changes and colours.
Art	We are working on a variety of theme arts and craft activities. Our next themes are Summer, Plants and Animals. We continue to focus on using lines, shapes and a variety of textures.