Mrs. Ludtke's First Grade

Enjoy learning about different space topics from our class.  They have worked hard to plan the information that they wanted to share with the "world."  They worked in groups to design their videos and materials. All videos uploaded to the blog except for the moon video, it was too large.  Click the link to see it!  Shadows Planets Stars Sun Moon https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tL5byIlfvVxIabcWQpzuBw8Dk5jtsJ5V/view?usp=sharing

Hello, Last week before winter break! It is a very exciting and busy time of the year. This week we will have a few fun celebrations. Stay tuned for videos and pictures throughout the week. Every year I celebrate a Grinch day in my classroom.  It is my favorite holiday book and now movie.  On Thursday students may choose to dress in green like the Grinch, a Who, or maybe even Max!  We will do fun activities and study the authors message. We have a few birthdays and half birthdays this week and over break.  Please just send me a quick email letting me know if you plan to send in a treat.  Thank you! Upcoming Events: 12/21: Pajama Day or Red/Green 12/24 to 1/1: Winter Break 1/18: Early Release for Students Reading: This week we will be surprising our secret santa with bookmarks and books throughout the week. We will be learning about how it is important to get to know our reading partner to have great conversations with them. At the end of the week w...

Hello! We're trying something new! Below are some videos to give you a glimpse into our week in first grade. Reminder that there is no school tomorrow. Upcoming Events: 12/11: No School for Students 12/13: Pajama Day and Pizza and Publishing Family Night 12/21: Pajama Day or Red/Green 12/24 to 1/1: Winter Break 1/18: Early Release for Students Science Update: Reading, Writing, and Math: Piggie and Gerald Visited our classroom today!!! '

Hello, I will be out of the classroom tomorrow and Wednesday because I will be attending the SLATE conference in Wisconsin Dells with a few other teachers from our school.  We will be learning new ways to integrate technology.  I’m excited for this learning opportunity.  I will be checking my email but if you have any urgent news please call Mrs. Mitchell in the office.  Book Order:  Book orders are due today! Please email if you would like to set up a time for me to get the books to you as a secret. Upcoming Events: 12/3: Book Orders Due 12/6: Family Night sheets due 12/11: No School for Students 12/13: Pajama Day and Pizza and Publishing Family Night 12/21: Pajama Day or Red/Green 12/24 to 1/1: Winter Break Reading:  In reading this week we are learning ways to solve unknown words in nonfiction books. We will add a few new strategies to solve our words. We will goal set and talk about strategies we use all the time and a few s...

Hello, I hope you had a great long weekend. It was great to see you all at the Veterans Event if you were able to make it. The students worked hard on all their songs and it was a lot of fun to watch! Book Order:  Book orders are coming home today.  They will be due back next Monday, Dec. 3. Books make great gifts! If you want the order to be kept a secret for Christmas gift please just send me an email and I will let you know when the order comes in.  To order online:  scholastic.com/bookclubs    Class Code:  J4RGH Upcoming Events: 12/3: Book Orders Due 12/11: No School for Students 12/13: Family Night 12/21: Pajama Day or Red/Green 12/24 to 1/1: Winter Break Reading:  In reading this week we will continue to learn ways to get super smart while reading our nonfiction books. We will learn to chat about a page in the book, either by thinking to ourselves or talking to our partner. Also, we will learn about rereading to make sure we un...

Happy Monday! I really enjoyed meeting with families last week and I look forward to meeting with the rest of you tomorrow.  Remember we encourage the students to attend to give an opportunity to take pride in their work. Please let me know if you have any questions. Turkeys:  There is a turkey coming home today to be disguised by Friday.  Feel free to get as creative as you want! Your first grader can bring it back any day this week to share with the class.  We hope that we can save Turkey from being eaten on Thanksgiving day! Writing folders:  Yellow writing folders will be coming home today to be decorated for our All About unit.  The pictures on this folder should be about things that your child can tell lots about.  Example: favorite animals, games, sports, etc.  Please try to have them back by next Monday, November 19th, the sooner the better!  Thanks! Our Veterans Day program is coming up on Monday, November 19.  We are lo...

Hello, This Thursday and next Tuesday we will have our portfolio conferences. I am excited to share what students have been working on! We encourage the students to attend to give an opportunity to take pride in their work. Please let me know if you have any questions. Upcoming Events: 11/8: Fall Conferences 11/9: Funset Boulevard Wristband Sheet Due 11/13: Fall Conferences 11/16: Early Release for students 11/19: Veterans Event 11/21-23: No School Thanksgiving Break Reading: In reading this week we are concluding our word detective unit. We will learn about using word parts they know to read new words, learn about “unusual” words (contractions), and smooth out our reading. On Thursday we will celebrate the end of our unit with a special surprise from our detective agency. Then at the end of the week we will talk about reorganizing our library. Writing: This week in writing we are finishing up our How-To books.  We are adding introductions and conclusions.  We wi...