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1st Grade Lessons
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Outdoor Safety
Welcome back and let us continue to get ready for summer fun! Today we are going to be learning all about being safe while enjoying the outdoors.
Going Camping!
Get ready for some fun outdoor adventures. Today in first grade we are going to go camping.
Ice Cream
When the weather is getting hot, homemade ice cream hits the spot. Today’s lesson is all about ice cream! You will learn how it is made. make your own, do ice cream math and ice cream art!
Healthy Choices
Let’s keep looking at healthy choices for our bodies as we also decide what is a need and what is a want.
Eating Healthy!
Summer Vacation Starts soon! It is important all year round to stay healthy, by eating right and getting lots of exercise!
Bird Watching
Bird watching is a fun summer activity. Here are some things to help you learn all about it.
Economy
Happy Friday! This week we have been learning about the economy. An economy is a system of making and trading things of value, including goods and services. Today, you will read about what happened when some bees decided they didn’t want to work anymore.
Farmers Market
Today on ELO, we are going to read a story about a Farmer’s Market. The Farmer’s Markets are opening up in our area. I hope you get a chance to go there.
Saving and Spending Money
Today we learn about saving and spending money in the read aloud “Bunny Money” by Rosemary Wells.
Goods and Services
Welcome Back to ELO! For the next few days, we are going to be learning about something called economics.
We will share activities to help you understand the difference between needs and wants, between goods and services, and about why and when people might spend or save money.
Needs and Wants
Welcome Back to ELO! For the next few days, we are going to be learning about something called economics.
We will share activities to help you understand the difference between needs and wants, between goods and services, and about why and when people might spend or save money.
The Sun
We will finish our week with a lesson about the sun. Did you know that the sun is actually a star? Did you know that the sun actually brings heat, warmth, and energy to the Earth?
Explore the Universe
Today we continue to explore the universe. Travel to the stars and learn a little about living in a space station.
Shadows
Welcome to ELO.
This is an exciting week of learning about the sun and moon and patterns in the sky. Today, you are going to be learning about shadows. Let’s hope that the sun stays out today so you can see yours!
Stars, Stars, Stars
Stars, Stars, Stars
Welcome to the ELO! Have fun in the “sky” with us!
The Moon
Welcome to a new week! We’re going to start learning about objects in the sky – today it’s the moon.
Mother’s Day!
Sunday is Mother’s Day! Today is a great day to think about how your mom or special caregiver takes care of you and helps you. What have you learned from them?What do you like to do together? How can you show them you care?
Pet Responsibility
Welcome back, pet lovers!
What fun it has been to read about pets this week.
I’ll bet so many pets are feeling happy that their humans have been able to spend so much more time with them now that we are all staying home.
Pet Facts
Do you have any pets at home? Is there a pet you would like to have? Today we are going to learn facts about pets!
Cinco de Mayo
Today we’ll continue learning about pets and a special holiday, Cinco de Mayo.
Pets!
This week we want to get to know all about the pets in your life!
What would life be without water?
What would life be without water? This is reality for nearly one-billion people worldwide. There are organizations that want to help increase access to clean water by designing water filters for these areas of the world.
Plants We Eat
Welcome Back to ELO! You have been learning about plant life cycles this week.
Today, we are going to read about an edible part of the plant called a vegetable.
Parts of a Plant
Let’s learn some more about plants and what parts of plants we eat.
Parts of a Plant
Welcome back to the ELO! We hope you’re having fun learning about the plant life cycle this week.
Plants
Have you ever tried to grow something in a garden? It does not always work out.
Trying something new isn’t always easy, but the hardest work often has the greatest reward.
Communities
This is Earth Day week. You have been learning about the Earth and how you can do your part to care for the Earth. You have also learned about the Earth’s seven continents and some of the features of the Earth called landforms. Today, you will explore the different types of communities where people live. Communities like these exist in all parts of the world.
Where are you on the map?
This week as we continue to learn about our amazing planet, think about where you are on the map.
Earth Day
It’s Earth Day! A day we celebrate our wonderful world. A world that gives us so much beauty and abundance. Follow along to learn how to take care of and appreciate our planet Earth.
Earth’s Landforms
Welcome back to ELO and Earth Week! Today you will explore some of Earth’s landforms. Do you ever wonder how mountains or lakes are formed? Let’s see if we can find out!
Seven Continents
Welcome Back to ELO. On Friday, you learned about the seven continents. Can you remember the names of them? We are going to explore the continents, again, today as you read about how a smile made it’s way around the world. Stay tuned to ELO for more lessons and activities centered aroud the Earth because Earth Day is this week!
Continents
Continents! Hello friends… let’s take a journey and learn about the world! Where would you want to go if we could explore another continent?
Caterpillars and Butterflies
Hello FIrst Graders and Happy Hump Day! Welcome Back to ELO. We are so glad that you have joined us for another day of fun and learning!
Census 2020
Hello! Today you are going to learn about the census!
Every ten years America takes a census to count the number of people living in the nation. People are mailed a survey with a list of questions. Each member living in the household is counted, including children and babies. Counting is important! Today you will practice some counting and even learn how scientists count goats!
Spring / Easter
Spring/Easter