First Grade Visits PC Fair!
First grade enjoyed a trip to the Putnam County Fair to see the livestock, 4-H and open exhibits. They even got to pet Mrs. Hamilton's heifer. Students were very appreciative of the ice cream cones too! Thank you for the generous . . .
Students Use Audio to Record Opinions
Students recently wrote their opinion on the best fruit or best outdoor activity. After each piece was finished we used a site called Little Bird Tales to create digital artwork to represent their opinion. Then students recorded themselves . . .
First Grade Celebrates Read Across America Week
First-graders enjoyed a week celebrating reading on February 25 - March 1, 2019. We had a Dr. Suess themed week of read-aloud, activities, and dress-up days. Monday was Green Eggs & Ham - wear green; Tuesday was Fox in Socks - wear . . .
Holiday Fun in First!
Holiday time in our classroom is always my favorite! We enjoyed listening to music by the "fireplace", building gingerbread houses (many thanks to our generous families for the donations!!!), doing Gingerbread write the room, . . .
Technology Fun in First Grade
First graders have been learning through a variety of fun, engaging platforms lately. Daily, we use our 4 Chromebooks and 2 iPads to access EPIC or Teach Your Monster to Read during our literacy centers. On EPIC students can access ebooks, . . .
Fall Party - Success!
We enjoyed a fall-tastic party Wednesday - all thanks to our amazing room parents! There were yummy snacks followed by fun games and prizes. Enjoy our photos!
Students Create Animal Covering Costumes in First Grade
Students and families in first grade recently created their first science project. We have been learning about animal coverings, such as fur, scales, shells and feathers. Students were given a human form to cover in a pretend animal . . .
Keeping First Grade Fabulous: Mrs. Amanda Hamilton
Please give a warm welcome back and congratulations to Mrs. Amanda Hamilton. 🙌🏻 Amanda is a native to the area and a 2007 Putnam County graduate. 👩🏼🎓After graduating high school, Amanda obtained her Bachelors in Business . . .
About Mrs. Hamilton
Amanda Hamilton Welcome to first grade! As a 2007 graduate of Putnam County, I am delighted to be back in my school to educate our Mighty Midgets. I hold my B.S. . . .