At first, all the first graders thought this was obvious. NINE… Then when they heard that nine was not correct, they carefully studied the diagram a little longer. The excitement as we discovered another square, another one, another one… We found 14 in all. Wait to see the next challenge!

There were many decisions to be made if one made the perilous trip across the ocean to the New World. For homework, the first graders had this assignment: Imagine that you travel back in time to 1620. You and your family are about to embark on the Mayflower to sail to the New World. Your parents tell you that you may pack one special thing in your family chest. What would you bring and why would you choose it? (Remember you cannot pick something that needs batteries or electricity because they don’t exist yet!)

Ayden, who is not on the docks this morning, wrote: I am going to bring my lunchbox. My lunchbox can carry my food and stay fresh. It has a strap that frees my hands so I can work.

Note: our correspondent Ayden is on assignment in Kentucky. Look forward to his report next week.

First grade students present their latest Weekend Report.

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