🥳 🥳 🥳 🥳 🥳Super happy to see all the kids tried this project! We used needlepoint fabric, embroidery thread, and big needles to create designs. I showed them 4 examples of the possible directions they could take their project.
STEM: Static Electricity w/ Balloons
First, a HUGE thank you to Vicky who planned today’s lesson! We worked with static electricity! We started with the basic “rub a balloon on your hair and see what it sticks to” and these results varied… so we experimented
Writing Workshop: 2nd Drafts
During today’s final work day in Writing Workshop…authors finished up 2nd drafts and/or partnered up for some editing. Editing pages were sent home along with 2nd drafts. I am hoping everyone can come to our session on April 21st with
Gym: Eggs and Tennis Balls
Neutrons-We practiced different paces of running, then partnered up for some tossing activities. They practiced toss and catch, then tried it on one foot, between the legs, then two balls at a time. The partner connections, communication, and collaboration were
Nature Study: Thesaurus Walk
This may have been my favorite day of the year, word nerd that I am. Today I brought an armful of thesauri for the Neutrons thinking it might be a fun way to guide our walk. I was pleasantly surprised
Nature Study: Seed Comparison
Last week we started by sorting a mix of five different types of seeds. On a blackboard positioned under each plate, we brainstormed words that described each seed type. Then I pulled out the five seed packets, and the group
Math/Science: Geometric Shapes
We started our time together with an art project using geometric shapes. True to form, many of The Neutrons took this in their own direction and ended up drawing whatever they felt like 😀 We ended with some of Elizabeth’s
Writing Workshop: Continuing the Writing Process
We are continuing to take our chosen pieces through the writing process. Some writers were making notes on 1st drafts to help them write 2nd drafts, others were writing the 2nd drafts, and a couple were starting editing on a
Art: Terracotta Pots
In keeping with the seeds theme, we decorated little terracotta pots, filled them with soil and planted tomato and/or kale seeds though only a few were keen on kale! We talked about where each of those plants made seeds, they
Gym: Bean Bag ABCs
Thankfully we were able to venture out today in the light rain/snow mix. I was expecting rain and planned indoor activities, but we managed to keep moving and stay warm outdoors. All groups did bean bag ABCs with a different