We explored the next geography unit on my school this week. Along with having a home community, we discussed how we also have our school community. Children were able to identify and match places in our school and works in our classrooms. They also expressed what they love most about our school. Another science unit...Read More
This week brought us new Science and Geography units! In science we began investigating magnets and exploring their invisible magnetic attractions. Students could use different works to test magnetism and explored painting with magnetic materials on the art shelf. Our new Geography unit introduced My School and allows the students to explore their place in a learning...Read More
We have introduced the Tangrams to our students. Tangrams consist of 7 flat polygons, called Tans, that are put together to form shapes. The goal is to copy a pattern given without overlapping the pieces. Puzzles are great brain work. On our Geography shelf, we have extended our biome activities by adding our maps. We...Read More
We have introduced the Tangrams to our students. Tangrams consist of 7 flat polygons, called Tans, that are put together to form shapes. The goal is to copy a pattern given without overlapping the pieces. Puzzles are great brain work. On our Geography shelf, we have extended our biome activities by adding our maps. We...Read More
Welcome back from Winter Break! We wasted no time getting back into the swing of things. In History, we are turning our attention to the effects of The War of 1812 and the so-called “Era of Good Feelings” under President Monroe. We are analyzing the reasons for the popularity of the war, the economic boost...Read More
This week, students studied constructive and destructive waves, early hominid spiritual needs, factoring, binomials, multiplication, and fractions. Students also completed their first Literature Circle assignments and had their first book group discussions. In biology, students finished up animal cells, and botany started learning about plant cells. 6th years wrapped up muscles and made and took...Read More
Our classroom is counting down the days for the Winter break! Students continue to work on their motor skills, concentration, matching, and sharing. This week, we made ornaments for families and enjoyed fun stories, too!Read More
We began studying the traditions and customs of the Christmas holiday. We explored the Nativity story, and students could recreate a Nativity scene. Decorating a Christmas tree was also a new work added to our science and culture shelf. In practical life, we decorated a sugar cookie, spreading icing and using colored sprinkles. Our class...Read More
Happy Holidays! This week we have been talking about different holidays that are celebrated around the world. We have talked about St. Nicholas Day, Hanukkah, Poinsettia Day, and St.Lucia Day. The students have enjoyed learning more about these holidays! New work in the classroom this week, (yes, we continue doing work the week before school is...Read More
