Mrs. Ludtke's First Grade

Hello!  Here is a short video clip of some of the things we are working on this week.  It's also celebrate New Directions Week!  In our class we are celebrating being the boss of our reading.  On Friday we are hoping to have a class celebration.  If you are willing to send in a snack for the class (sweet, salty, or healthy!) please send me a email.  They have been working really hard to take charge of their reading with their goal setting and word solving skills.   It will be fun to celebrate! Celebrate New Directions Week Tuesday: FAMILY NIGHT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Wednesday: PJ Day Thursday: Active Wear and Family night 5:30-7:00 Friday: Dress Like Your Future Job and class celebration

Hello, This week marks the end of the second quarter.  It is crazy to think that the year is half way already.  We are finishing up mid year assessments and there are many celebrations to be had. Next week we will be celebrating NDLC week!  There are many fun activities planned.  Be on the lookout for more information this week.  Here are the dress up days planned: Jan. 22: Twin Day Jan. 23: PJ Day Jan 24: Active Wear Jan 25: Dress like your future Job Upcoming Events/Reminders: January 18: ½ day for students January 18: Field Trip form for PAC due January 21: No school for students January 22-25: Celebrate NDLC Week (watch for dress up days) January 22: Family Night January 24: Family Night January 25: Intent to Return Sheet due (those are coming home today) January 29: Field Trip to PAC Reading: In reading this week we will be learning more strategies to decode tough words. We will think about how words can fit and sound right and how to b...

Hello!  It sure is a dreary Monday but we are finally here for a full week! Upcoming Events: January 18: ½ day for students January 21: No school for students January 22-25: Celebrate NDLC Week (watch for dress up days) January 22: Family Night January 24: Family Night Reading: In our reading unit we are focusing on taking charge of our own reading.  We will teach that readers make plans to be the best that they can be by asking, “What do I do a lot? What can I do even more? We will teach students that they can ask their partners for help when the work gets tough.  We will also work on thinking about what is happening in the story to help solve difficult words. Writing: We are beginning our new unit of Opinion writing.  Thank you for sending in collections and if you haven’t please do by tomorrow.  We will be judging our collections and writing in convincing ways to show our opinions about which is best and why. Math: In math this week we will be co...

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...