Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Focus: Ch. 5
This chapter got me excited about teaching social studies! I haven't done as much of it as I would like, because our focus in first grade is teaching kids to read. I have some units coming up, though, and I think that the kids will really enjoy them. With Lincoln's birthday in February, we will be reading lots of picture books about him, followed by discussions of his impact on our country today. I also have a writing project planned. I am really looking forward to this unit, and I hope that the kids enjoy it as much as I do!
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Jessica, I too feel saddened that I cannot get in as much social studies as I would like to! There is so much pressure for student success on math and reading that it seems to be at the bottom of the totem pole. :( I'm excited though because I will be starting my big Oregon Trail unit soon and the students love it! Social studies is one area that isn't easy to tie with math, but I'd like to start tying it into my reading instruction more so that it fits in easier! :)
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