This week and next we will continue to learn about Economics and how it relates to us and the world around us. Over the past two weeks we have been learning vocabulary words for this unit so we can have a better understanding of first grade economics. This week students will have the opportunity to think about a good that they would like to produce and sell. Students will do research with the teacher or in small groups to determine how much to sell the product for, who to sell it to and create an advertisement or commercial for their product. Students will follow a rubric to make sure they have completed all steps. This will be completed in class. I have a background in journalism and advertising so I am looking forward to helping my students get their thoughts across to a particular audience and think creatively.
In math we will learn about greater than and less than and practice new spelling words and vocabulary words. We will read an old story that we all have grown to love - Frog and Toad are Friends. We finished reading Lulu Walks the Dog and have also started Lulu's Mysterious Mystery. I absolutely LOVE reading these books and I do believe the kids enjoy listening to me read to them. They laugh all the time and seem swept away by the words the author has placed on every single page. Then again, they could totally just be laughing at me!!
Also going on this week is our field trip to TYBEE ISLAND. We are departing Wednesday for some fun in the sun and sand. We will be down near the pier from 10-1. The weather looks to be perfect, but still make sure your child has on sunscreen and a hat/sunglasses. Your child should also bring a towel and most importantly their lunch. Everything in the lunch should be disposable. We don't want to leave anything behind. If you or family member can join us please do so. The more the merrier. The more that come the less stressed I will be. hahahaha
I hope you all have enjoyed your weekend. I sure did. I feel like I did just enough, but at the same time, got a lot of rest and relaxation. My kind of weekend!