WE'RE THE BUSY BEES IN MRS. TONNESSEN'S FIRST GRADE CLASS!
Dickerson School
Chester, NJ
UPDATED September 7, 2009
Hello teachers! Below are several links that you might find useful. The Back to School section details my method for organizing and preparing for September. The Teacher's Page is FULL of my online units for literature, math and science. There are also some links that will take you to our poetry pages. Many teachers have asked about the assignments I use for my poetry homework, and they are now available for purchase!
Also available is a set of over 100 math dice games that I developed.
BRAND NEW! Math Games for Sale
**March 6, 2009**
Music in the Classroom
A Description of Our Open House Activities
Classroom Volunteers
Class eBoard
Chapter Books in Our Classroom
Classroom & Bulletin Board Photos
Back to School Section
updated August 31, 2009
The Teacher's Page and Online Units
Poetry Assignments
Poems for Sale
Welcome to our website! As Queen Bee, I've created this homepage so that you can get a glimpse into the wonderful world of first grade! Below are links which will take you to other pages on this site. We hope you enjoy buzzing around our busy hive! Before you leave us, "bee" sure to sign our guestbook by scrolling to the bottom of this main page...we love to read your "bee-utiful" comments!
Interested in learning more about what goes on in our classroom?
Click below!
Word Wall
A Balanced Literacy Approach*
*updated July 23, 2008*
Our Curriculum
Homework in First Grade
Our Daily Schedule
Graphics Links
A Letter to Parents
A Letter to Students
Literature Themes and Related Links
Supply List
Class Celebrations
Policies and Procedures
Spelling
Summer Ideas
Ideas for New 1st Graders
Superkid Program
Book Club Orders
Poetry Page
Behavior Management Plan
What's the Buzz in First Grade?
The first grade year is a magical one! Your child will blossom into a confident reader, writer and mathematician! Of course, each child will progress at an individual rate, but success is measured not by where they finish, but by how far they've come! The first grade year is also one of transition to the more formal learning environment. Children will still have many opportunities to work and play in hands-on activities, but will also be involved in independent tasks as well.
GIVE ME A BUZZ!
Feel free to call me at school, e-mail me or write a note if you have a question or concern. I will get back to you as soon as possible.
etonn@att.net
E-mail at home
melissa.tonnessen@chester-nj.org
E-mail at school
Web Author (aka Queen Bee): M. Tonnessen
Thanks for buzzing by! You're welcome to join us anytime!
