by admin | Dec 13, 2019 | First Grade
One of the most wonderful things about working with first graders is the pride they take in their own knowledge. Ask any first grader and they will tell you that they are an expert at something. Our information unit in the first grade prepares children to read and...
by Rachel Brainin | Oct 24, 2019 | Early Childhood, First Grade, Second Grade
In observance of National Bullying Prevention Month, the Lower School Library’s October focus is encouraging children to always choose kindness and to recognize that small acts of kindness can lead to big change. Children are learning about the ripple effect of doing...
by admin | Apr 6, 2018 | First Grade
Submitted by Madison Farrar, Rachel Brainin, and Dorothy-Ann Muus The first grade recently celebrated their Houses and Homes projects with an exciting and informative assembly that showcased the models they constructed. It was the culmination of their Social Studies...
by admin | Mar 17, 2017 | First Grade
Our first-grade class completed their annual study of houses and homes. Our exploration of houses began with observations of homes in our local community and branches out to observations of houses and homes around the world. We started the unit by taking a walk in the...
by Jung | Mar 1, 2017 | First Grade
Submitted by Mrs. Koteles On Wednesday, February 22, the first graders had the opportunity to explore a tiny house located in Nova Scotia, Canada via Skype in science class. Ms. Lemire has known the owners of the tiny house for several years. Owners Nicky and Judy,...
by admin | Dec 2, 2016 | First Grade
The Lower School faculty members that eagerly work with our D-E first graders have provided a glimpse into some of the work that they are doing in writing, music, wellness and technology. The students are so busy that we will have to provide updates about art, math,...
