Learning is Engaging!

Students in Mrs. Halloran's class have enjoyed participating in many different literacy stations activities. This time of independent and group learning is a highlight of the day. It is a joy to observe them at their stations busy at their tasks. They are engaged in their learning and having fun at the same time. Here is a look at some of the center activities they enjoy during literacy station time.

*iPod Literacy Apps

Guided Reading Practice with "Coach Halloran"

Smart Board Activities

Computers: AR Quizzes and SME (Success Maker Enterprise-individual leveled skill practice)

Reading Center: Picking out and practicing AR Books

Fab First Week in First

What a fantastic first week we had in Mrs. Halloran's First Grade HAART class! We had such a great time getting to know our new school and one another. The students did a great job acclimating to their new classroom and teacher. We worked hard and had a great time doing it. We are looking forward to such an amazing year of adventures learning and growing together. Keep checking in on the latest sneak peak of what is happening in Mrs. Halloran's class.

Mix-pair-share cooperative learning strategy: getting to know each other learning our favorite things!

Finding our groups by matching our puzzle pieces together, agreeing on team name, creating a list of class rules, assigning roles and presenting to the class! They rocked this!!! Finding our matching puzzle groups

"Team Gattors"

"Team Mustangs"

"Team Gaders"

"Team Flames"

"Team green blue"

So blessed to have such a fantastic group of students and families. I can't wait to see where this year takes us!

Ride the Wave to 1st Grade!!!!

Welcome to all my new to students and families!!! I enjoyed meeting you all Monday night and I am so excited for a new year and a new adventure together! Keep checking in or add yourself as a follower to keep up with all that is going on in our class this year! Thanks in advance for checking out our blog and look forward to giving you all an inside peek to the things happening in our class!!!! Enjoy your last summer weekend with your families because come bright and early Monday morning... SURF'S UP!!!!!!

November/Dec

November Family Project: Disguised Turkeys


Ready to take home our gingerbread houses Architects in the making


On dasher on dancer....
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Halloran's class :)

Christmas Catch Up!

The holidays allowed time to explore customs around the world as well as customs we participate in at home and why. We had a special Breakfast with Santa and the big guy himself showed up to pass out gifts for the kiddies. He knew JUST WHAT THEY WANTED! :)
*Yummy chocolate chip Pancake breakfast

Here comes Santa Clause! He was a big surprise and the kids were SHOCKED!!!!

Getting ready to open gifts


ALL SMILES!!!!
Coming in to find the "Santa Sacks" they made filled with goodies from Mrs. H.


Watching Polar Express in our jammies while enjoying cocoa and peppermint sticks~
Christmas tree "stained glass"

"If I were a present I would be...."

December Family Project: Decorate A Christmas Tree

T is for Turkey

Happy Thanksgiving! Kindergarten classes split Pilgrims and Indians and held a special gathering. We came together for a song and enjoyed a feast of thanksgiving (well... a cookie :) They were PRECIOUS!!!!! One little, two little, three little Indians......

What a bunch of Turkeys!!!

Pilgrim stained glass and "I am thankful for..." writing project.