• Welcome to Miss. Liloia's 1st Grade!
     
    Can you believe that the school year is half way over?? First graders are making some amazing leaps in learning. We have started STEM Fridays.  So far we designed and created snowflakes out of popsicle sticks, and we will be completing some fun Groundhog themed STEM next week.  Our Stem Friday will include winter themed STEM as well as St. Patrick's Day STEM. (Maybe we'll catch a leprechaun!)
     
       We are continually adding strategies to our reading tool boxes.  As our reading levels climb, the words get trickier and trickier.  Our fabulous firsties are constantly working to solve these tricky words by asking themselves: Does it look right? Does it sound right? Does it make sense?
     
     In February, we will continue to use what we know about nonfiction text to write our own nonfiction chapter books. Students are learning to add details to their writing by adding words and pictures to their books. You can help at home by letting your child help with things you do around the house.  They can become experts at washing or folding clothes, doing dishes, making beds, or cooking a meal.  Everyone benefits! you get help, and they get new writing ideas!
     

    In Math, we are continuing to develop problem solving strategies. We will begin solving math problems with three addends.  Students will benefit from knowing their addition facts.  Flash cards are a great way to increase fact fluency.  Just a few minutes each night works.

    We have been studying maps and globes in Social Studies. Students learned about the compass rose, and the cardinal directions North, South, East, and West. They discussed natural resources and recycling.

      As always, we love ending our week with yoga.  Tree pose is a student favorite, and our balance is getting so much better through practice! Students can show you some breathing exercises they learned in Yoga class.

     
    Please be sure to check your child's blue folder nightly. Homework and future assignment/test dates will be posted daily on my Homework page. Your child's blue folder will contain all homework and any notices that need to go home. Students will have their behavior calendar in their blue folder every day. Please review the calendar nightly and discuss your child's day.Your child should complete 10-15 minutes of reading each night from any book of their choosing. 
     
     
    Make sure your child reads nightly. It is very important to do this so your child can improve in all of his or her academic areas. 
     
     
    Our Specials Schedule is as follows:
    Monday: Music
    Tuesday: Art
    Wednesday: Spanish
    Thursday: Gym
    Friday: Technology, Yoga, Gym
     
     
    Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!
    Email: tliloia@neptunecityschool.org
    Main office phone #: (732)775-5319 
     
     
     
Last Modified on January 31, 2019