1st Grade

Science with Mr. Feder:  The children are introduced to the concept of sound and perform experiments explaining its properties.

Science with Ms. Bakalac:  1st graders will continue learning about what scientists do and what tools they use.  We will begin our first unit of study: Structures and Behaviors in Living Things.  Students will learn how plants and animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow and meet their needs.  To support your child at home, read books about animals together, watch animal videos and discuss what parts of animals help them to survive.  Ex. a giraffe's long neck helps it to reach the leaves in a tree.

Social Studies with Ms. Caputo:  1st graders are learning why are families important, and how do they influence who we are?  Language, beliefs, customs, and traditions help shape the identity and culture of a family and a community.

Art with Ms. Brill:  1st grade artists will build on their prior knowledge of lines.  They will learn about new types of lines and even create their own "varied" lines.  They will apply their learning to create fall themed projects.

Gym with Ms. Woods: 1st graders are learning new routines and reviewing various fitness activities. Hula hooping, locomotor skills, Yoga, Basketball skills, and Step fitness are what we are practicing this month. Please remember learners need to be wearing sneakers for class and should bring a water bottle with them to Phys. Ed.

Music & Movement with Mrs. Fitzgerald: 1-303 are reviewing locomotor and non-locomotor skills.  We are also learning about country line dancing.  October 21st is the PS 230 Hoedown.  I hope to see you all there.

Music with Mr. Schorr:  1st graders are learning how to work as a musical team, using pleasing singing voices and showing a spirit of cooperation in learning songs and singing games.  We will be exploring simple rhythm patterns as well.

Art with Ms. Becker: 1st Grade students enjoyed singing and moving to Jack Hartman's Rainbow Song while learning the order of the rainbow colors, and how they are shaped like arches that blend together.  We discussed how a rainbow is formed and the difference between combining light colors that become invisible shining white versus paint which becomes brown.  The children drew a rainbow step by step and colored it in opaque, strong colors!  We are learning about artists who use recycled materials to create sculptures and are creating our own.  We also dabbled in collage while looking at famous illustrator's works.