Chapter 15: Franklin Fun

Here is an update from this past week in 1st Grade!

We've been learning about:
-complete subject
-complete predicate
-composing simple sentences
-complete sentence vs. fragment
-addition & subtraction through 20
-motivation is necessary to make it to Christmas
-our elf is very entertaining!

Franklin, our class elf, has been up to some mischief this week...

Franklin obviously had fun playing with Mr. Bojangles & Snoop Frog over the weekend, because when we got to school Monday here's what we found!

On Tuesday, Franklin brought a Special Delivery from our Secret Pen Pal!

Franklin brought snow on Wednesday!

(not only was his "special" snow all over our classroom, there was real snow falling outside!)

We have been decorating our classroom for Christmas, and Franklin decided he needed to help, too.  Here's what we found on Thursday...

And finally, on Friday, Franklin decided he needed to relax with a Diet Coke and some good books!

The kids really love Franklin!  They are precious when they walk in every morning - it's like a frantic search for Franklin!  I have noticed them looking at him during the day to make sure he's still watching.  I think they are a bit freaked out by the whole idea of this little guy playing tricks on them, though.

Everyone wrote a letter to Santa, some of which will be printed in the area newspapers, and they were hysterical!
"I really want to meet your Fs."
"I have ben haf good and haf bad but I promis to be good next yer."
"I love you Santa.  Please bring me some good toys.  I will be sure to have you some cookies.  If I forget just come wake me up and I will bake you some."

This is our last week of school for the year 2011!
I'm sure Franklin will be up to more adventures, so stay tuned to see what happens!
Please pray for strength and patience to make it through Friday...