Parents:

Surprise your children this Christmas!!
Visit: http://www.tecnetico.com/7260/deja-que-santa-claus-o-los-reyes-soprendan-a-tus-hijos/#more

-Mrs. Matias

Walt Disney - Ben And Me (1/2) - 1953

Disney's story about Ben Franklin.
Enjoy!

Walt Disney - Ben And Me (2/2) - 1953

Benjamin Franklin part 6

Benjamin Franklin part 5

Benjamin Franklin part 4

Benjamin Franklin part 3

Benjamin Franklin part 2

Benjamin Franklin part 1

Learn more about Benjamin Franklin and his inventions!

Final Exam Review

Second Grade Final Exam Review

I.                    Complete sentences with the following High Frequency Words:

-          after, soon, know, was, were, could, our, want, your, about, because, for

II.                  Identify the digraph in each word.  Identify words with digraphs.

III.                Circle the prefix in each word.

IV.               Circle the suffix in each word.

V.                 Choose the correct answer for each sentence. (From the story “Queen Bea and the Pea”). Read the story again and make sure you know the names of the main characters.

VI.               Fill in the blank. (From the story – “The Old Chest”) Who is the big sister? Who is the little sister? What did they found in the old chest? (The answers will appear in a box for them to choose.)

Third Grade Final Exam Review

I.                    Identify consonant blends, digraphs, suffixes and prefixes in the given words.

II.                  Match the words with their contraction. Write the contraction for the underlined words in a sentence.

III.                For the story – “Ben Franklin”   /  Story Structure

-Tittle, author, character, plot, author’s purpose and Franklin’s inventions.

IV.               Complete the sentences. Circle the correct answer. ( From the story “Ben Franklin”)

V.                 Vocabulary Words – Match

Fourth Grade Final Exam Review

I.                    Identify the silent consonant in each word.

II.                  Suffix –er  and –est. Choose the word that completes each sentence.

III.                Identify words with triple consonant blends.

IV.               All the vocabulary words from the story “Spring and the Beanstalk” and “A Nation is Born”.

V.                 Story Structure Web for the story “Spring and the Beanstalk”: author, characters, plot, problem, solution.

VI.               Answer questions from the story “Spring and the Beanstalk”.

VII.             Sequence of Events from “A Nation is Born”.

2nd Grade: The Princess and the Pea

For my second graders:

This is the real version of the story we will be studying in the new unit and for the final exam.
Listen to it!
Have fun!

SUPER WHY! | Super Why's The Power to Read Music Video | PBS KIDS

Super Why! Episode 101- The 3 little pigs part 3

Super Why! Episode 101- The 3 little pigs part 2

Super Why! Episode 101- The 3 little pigs part 1

I love this cartoons! Super Why helps you to read and find the solution to the problems in books (Reading Comprehension). The stories take place in a land of books. It is super fun and it can motivate the children to participate in reading and spelling activities. I will post one episode from you tube here. You can watch more in the PBS channel or in Puerto Rico's channel 3 (WIPM). Have fun!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Most of All

Thanksgiving Day brings to mind
the blessings in our lives
that usually go unnoticed:
a home that surrounds us
with comfort and protection;
delicious food, for pleasure
in both eating and sharing;
clothes to snuggle up in,
books and good entertainment
to expand our minds;
and freedom to worship our God.
Most of all we are thankful
for our family and friends,
those treasured people
who make our lives extra special.
You are part of that cherished group.
On Thanksgiving, (and every day)
we appreciate you.                   Happy Thanksgiving!                                                                                 

Exam Reviews

Second Grade Quiz Review:

1-      Write if the noun is a person place or thing.

2-      Write if the noun is common or proper

3-      Circle all the nouns in a sentence.

4-      Write the singular noun in its plural form.

5-      Write one noun for each: person, place and thing.

Third Grade Short Exam Review:

1-      Write nouns including person, places and things.

2-      Identify nouns in a sentence.

3-      Write if the noun is common or proper.

4-      Write the singular noun in its plural form.

5-      Write the possessive form of each set of nouns.

Fourth Grade Exam Review:                                                                        

1-      Write nouns (common or proper).

2-      Identify nouns in a sentence.

3-      Identify common or proper nouns.

4-      Write the plural for each noun.

5-      Write the possessive form of each set of nouns.

Carla S. Cesani

My heart and prayer goes to my beautiful student Carlita. I hope you get better soon and that you come back to school . Love you! xoxo

Preciosa Marc Anthony

A beautiful video and song in honor of Puerto Rico Week!
                      Discovery of Puerto Rico

Children's Bedtime Story - Cosmo The Boat Cat - Childrens Book Read Along

Papa Please Get The Moon For Me

The Very Hungry Caterpiller

Grammar Rock Nouns

School House Rock Live- A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing

Common and Proper Nouns

Sorting Common and Proper Nouns

Forming Plural Nouns with S

Forming Plural Nouns with ES

Noun fun videos

Hello!

I added this videos of nouns so they can help the students learn more about them.
Have Fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc-ukN1Rvb8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_oqaEtlNo&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rIJ9w4UVJM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXyfugkw-zA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI0mvB0gGA0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6gYCFtPqek&feature=related

So adorable!

Look at this precious puppy!

http://purinaanimalallstars.yahoo.com/?v=8469519&l=100000085

IMPORTANT!

We are going to keep using the Spelling book. Please contact the local libraries if you still can't find it. I am giving points for the work done in the classroom.

Spelling Practice - Repetition

To practice at home:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0AxbnsMv9o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ri2h70Fez4&feature=channel

NOUNS

Check out this song!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_oqaEtlNo&feature=related

"Gail at the Park" Story

4th grade:

Here is some information and pictures about the real story of the women's baseball league (1942), studied in class.

http://www.aagpbl.org/league/history.cfm



                    



http://www.baseballmovie.com/league-of-their-own-baseball.php

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhU7E1emq04&p=E2D921C265EB2A97&index=3&feature=BF

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTzUpXL3Fbw&p=E2D921C265EB2A97&index=12&feature=BF


We can do it too!
-Mrs. Matias :)

prayers

Some of our daily prayers:                     

. The Sign of the Cross.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.  Amen

The Lord's Prayer, or Our Father.Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  Amen.

The Angelical Salutation, or Hail Mary.Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.  Amen.

To the Guardian AngelAngel of God, my guardian dear, To whom His love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide.  Amen

To my second graders:

Here are some words we already practiced in the classroom, some you recognize, some are new. You can practice at home. Enjoy!  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8rhPyim18g&feature=related

To my third graders:
After learning about ants in class and after watching the video, do you think that what you see in the video is real? Can an ant really do that?  Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9cG3XsUHRc&feature=related

To my fourth graders:
Here is a clip of the cartoons we were talking about in class about space and the future. Imagine living like them!

Enjoy!
-Mrs. Matias

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkIH9K4eamg

Weekly Schedule

From now on  homework will be written every Monday on the "aviso" notebook. Exams and quizzes annoncements will be written there too. I will keep sending the weekly schedule using regweb and the school's webpage. The weekly schedule will have more information, exam reviews, etc. For more information please contact me and make an appointment.

Have a great week! :)

-Mrs. Matias

"If you find yourself saying 'But I can't speak English...', try adding the word '...yet' - Jane Revell & Susan Norman

Hello!!!

It was nice to meet all my new students! We will begin our class on Monday. Students should bring their Reading Book, Practice Book and notebook. We will begin using the Spelling Workbook next week.
Have a nice week!    :)

-Mrs. Matias

Although I encourage children and parents to use the internet and use the many resources that it provides for the practice and acquisition of the English language, we must be careful and always lookout and keep and eye on our children's internet activities.  Here are some tips on how to manage your child's internet use.

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/links_grades_kindergarten_12/parents_internet_safety.htm

http://www.safekids.com/articles/lessons.htm

*Safety isn’t expensive it’s priceless*

-Mrs. Matias

Reading sites for Primary Grades

In this page you will find different links to other pages that can be very helpful for your child's reading skills. I always create interest in kids to read and it would be great if in their spare time they practice and follow-up on their reading skills. I will use some of this pages and many more in class.

http://www.amphi.com/~psteffen/prireading.html

Have a great day!
-Mrs. Matias :)

"So please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place you can install, a lovely bookshelf on the wall."

— Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

alphabet letters - reading

During last school year I used the following internet website to help my students learn the letters of the alphabet, their sounds and reading. Feel free to use it at home with your child.
http://www.starfall.com/

Welcome to my blog!

Hello everybody!
   Welcome to my blog. Here you can find many useful things to get you excited about the English language. Please contact me if you have any questions, suggestions or comments.
Take Care!

-Teacher :)