Hi everyone!
You may have heard by now that we are studying food and nutrition for the next few weeks. Yesterday we made peanut butter from peanuts as we learned more about the protein group, which some kids really liked, others thought it was so-so.
Today we joined with Teacher Julie's class to make and try homemade salsa! We mixed up the tomatoes, pepper, onion, cilantro, and salt to create a wonderful salsa. We learned a little more about tomatoes (vegetable or fruit? you decide) and about how important vegetables are for our bodies. Most of the students gave the salsa a try with some yummy corn chips- what a great snack!
Here are their ideas from our adventures today:
" I liked visiting Julie's room, eating chips, and holding the turtle." Olivia
"Zoe helped me find paper in Julie's room." Norah
"Summer showed me where things were during choice time in Teacher Julie's room." Hensley
"I liked reading a book with Alex and Ryder during quiet reading time." Matthew
"I liked making a poster in Julie's room." Roxana
"Holding the turtle was fun." Lola
"Olivia's sister taught me how to hold the turtle." Cassidy
"It was nice when Cassidy showed me how to hold the turtle." Kali
It was a fun day...tomorrow is our first day of parent led art- see you tomorrow!
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
Friday January 10
Hi everyone! Remember, the last day to order books is Saturday! I will enter the book orders Saturday night.
Please sign your permission slip if you have not already done so.
We need drivers for this trip.
We spent time learning more about shapes during math, reading and writing and sharing our stories, and learning what is in dairy foods that make them an important part of our diet.
We have been washing our hands and tables and remembering to cough and sneeze into our elbows.
I hope your family stays healthy this weekend and beyond. Keep me posted if your child is absent due to illness.
Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday!
Please sign your permission slip if you have not already done so.
We need drivers for this trip.
We spent time learning more about shapes during math, reading and writing and sharing our stories, and learning what is in dairy foods that make them an important part of our diet.
We have been washing our hands and tables and remembering to cough and sneeze into our elbows.
I hope your family stays healthy this weekend and beyond. Keep me posted if your child is absent due to illness.
Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday!
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Thursday January 9
Hello everyone!
Remember, tomorrow turn in library books and homework
Ideas from the students:
" It was nice when Copper taught Matthew and I how to make paper boats like Curious George." Alex
"It was nice of Roxana to draw pictures for me!" Norah
"I learned alot from the Documentary Moo to You that we watched." Miles & others
"Playing drums during music was great! " Sam
"I really enjoyed the book I read during literacy centers about dog breeds." Jasper
"I liked using the iPad." Dah
"I enjoyed showing my poster of the Polydron Family Tree to the class." Layton
"I liked writing because Evalyn helped me with ideas." Hensley
"I liked making the cartoon strip of the dairy farm and how milk gets to the store." Cassidy
See you tomorrow!
Here is a picture Ezra sent from Hawaii!
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Wednesday January 8
Hi everyone! Welcome to Roxana, a new student to our classroom!
Your children are bringing home field trip permission slips today for a visit to Franz Bakery later this month. The field trip is free, but we do need drivers!
Please consider volunteering for the Duniway Art program.
Today we were busy learning more about shapes during math, writing our own stories, reading books we enjoy, and finding out more about food and nutrition. We will be concentrating on food science for the next 5-6 weeks. If any of you are experts on something food related (for example, cooking something with children) and want to share your ideas with the class, send me and email!
Ideas from the students:
"I want to compliment Norah and Lauren for being extra helpful showing our new student all about our class and school." Mrs. Robb
"I liked getting the know Roxanna." Norah
"I liked the food group Reader's Theater we did during class." Layton
"I really like trying designs with the Wegits" Miles
"I liked playing Last Shape Wins during math." Beckett
"I liked math the best because I played Faces of Mystery" Cassidy
That's all for now...tomorrow...the milk group!
Your children are bringing home field trip permission slips today for a visit to Franz Bakery later this month. The field trip is free, but we do need drivers!
Please consider volunteering for the Duniway Art program.
Today we were busy learning more about shapes during math, writing our own stories, reading books we enjoy, and finding out more about food and nutrition. We will be concentrating on food science for the next 5-6 weeks. If any of you are experts on something food related (for example, cooking something with children) and want to share your ideas with the class, send me and email!
Ideas from the students:
"I want to compliment Norah and Lauren for being extra helpful showing our new student all about our class and school." Mrs. Robb
"I liked getting the know Roxanna." Norah
"I liked the food group Reader's Theater we did during class." Layton
"I really like trying designs with the Wegits" Miles
"I liked playing Last Shape Wins during math." Beckett
"I liked math the best because I played Faces of Mystery" Cassidy
That's all for now...tomorrow...the milk group!
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
January 7th 2014- Happy New Year!
Welcome to the first post of the new year! Here is some news:
1. Cold & Flu season is upon us. During break (on the 23rd), I had my third bout of strep throat since November and fourth set of antibiotics. We all need to stay healthy. I've reminded everyone to wash their hands as much as they can, cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze, and please stay home if they feel sick. We are also wiping surfaces with Clorox wipes every day as well.
2. Book order forms went home today. Please order by Friday, January 10th!
3. Back in September, I wrote a grant through DonorsChoose.org to receive 2 more iPads for the classroom. The grant runs out on January 20th. At that time, the funds will be distributed to other need grants. PLEASE PLEASE- send/post a link to this page to family and friends. We only have $340 left to raise, and this is a great, tax-deductible way for extended family to support your child.
Donors Choose- iPad grant
Ideas from the students today:
"I liked how at recess Lola was nice to me." Norah
"I had fun reading James and the Giant Peach picture book." Cassidy
"I liked reading the story I Will Never, Not Ever Eat a Tomato." Jasper
"I've been reading the Magic Tree House books, but I had to skip one because I could not find it. Today, I found the exact one I had missed in the class book bucket! I'm excited to read it!" Layton
"I enjoyed writing today because I wrote a whole story about my dad!" Beckett
I hope you all had a fun day full of learning! See you tomorrow...
1. Cold & Flu season is upon us. During break (on the 23rd), I had my third bout of strep throat since November and fourth set of antibiotics. We all need to stay healthy. I've reminded everyone to wash their hands as much as they can, cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze, and please stay home if they feel sick. We are also wiping surfaces with Clorox wipes every day as well.
2. Book order forms went home today. Please order by Friday, January 10th!
3. Back in September, I wrote a grant through DonorsChoose.org to receive 2 more iPads for the classroom. The grant runs out on January 20th. At that time, the funds will be distributed to other need grants. PLEASE PLEASE- send/post a link to this page to family and friends. We only have $340 left to raise, and this is a great, tax-deductible way for extended family to support your child.
Donors Choose- iPad grant
Ideas from the students today:
"I liked how at recess Lola was nice to me." Norah
"I had fun reading James and the Giant Peach picture book." Cassidy
"I liked reading the story I Will Never, Not Ever Eat a Tomato." Jasper
"I've been reading the Magic Tree House books, but I had to skip one because I could not find it. Today, I found the exact one I had missed in the class book bucket! I'm excited to read it!" Layton
"I enjoyed writing today because I wrote a whole story about my dad!" Beckett
I hope you all had a fun day full of learning! See you tomorrow...
Friday, December 20, 2013
Friday December 20
Can you believe Christmas is only 5 days away...there was excitement in the air for sure!
We had a little gym, a little treat, and a little movie, a read-a-thon, a little math and a little choice time. It was a nice day!
For all who brought gifts, a big thank you! They were both unexpected and exceptionally thoughtful! They will certainly add to a relaxing break at my house...and maybe a few pounds if I am not careful! :)
Here are some pictures from the day:
On a personal note...
I was thinking today of a song from the movie White Christmas:
"When you're worried and you can't sleep, just count your blessings instead of sheep..."
Count your blessings,
hug your babies close.
And during this holiday season,
I wish for you all whatever brings you the most joy.
See you in 2014.
Blessings...
We had a little gym, a little treat, and a little movie, a read-a-thon, a little math and a little choice time. It was a nice day!
For all who brought gifts, a big thank you! They were both unexpected and exceptionally thoughtful! They will certainly add to a relaxing break at my house...and maybe a few pounds if I am not careful! :)
Here are some pictures from the day:
On a personal note...
I was thinking today of a song from the movie White Christmas:
"When you're worried and you can't sleep, just count your blessings instead of sheep..."
Count your blessings,
hug your babies close.
And during this holiday season,
I wish for you all whatever brings you the most joy.
See you in 2014.
Blessings...
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Thursday December 19
Hello everyone!
Today we wrapped up our comparative study of eight classic fairy tales. The students created their own project to show their understanding of a fairy tale, then presented their projects to a kindergarten class. For today, the majority of the post will be pictures of their projects. This has been a very busy three weeks exploring the characteristics of fairy tales, and hopefully hearing a few new ones along the way
Remember, we will have a read-a-thon tomorrow! See you then!
Today we wrapped up our comparative study of eight classic fairy tales. The students created their own project to show their understanding of a fairy tale, then presented their projects to a kindergarten class. For today, the majority of the post will be pictures of their projects. This has been a very busy three weeks exploring the characteristics of fairy tales, and hopefully hearing a few new ones along the way
Remember, we will have a read-a-thon tomorrow! See you then!
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| Jack and the Beanstalk |
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| Snow White Dwarves |
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| Milly the Mermaid |
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| King Midas and the Golden Touch |
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| Fairy Tale book |
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| Rapunzel |
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| Fairy Tale Puppet Theater |
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| Playing game |
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| Explaining the story of King Midas |
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| Explaining the story of King Midas |
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| enjoying fairy tale books |
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| Partners create King Midas and the Golden Touch Castle |
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| Partners create Jack and the Beanstalk |
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| Miniature Jack and the Beanstalk |
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| Partners create King Midas' castle |
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| fairy tale book |
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| Rapunzel! |
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