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
This week we began exploring the Holiday of Christmas. Children had the opportunity to use mini Christmas trees to decorate as well as set up a nativity scene. We read books about Christmas and how different families can celebrate this Holiday in different ways or traditions. We demonstrated our “Sensorial Christmas Tree” work that...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
On Wednesday, the Wood County Hospital Wellness Program brought a 7-foot, overstuffed, blue-haired doll to our school to kick off our science units on the Circulatory System and the Respiratory System. Stuffee turns “inside out” to reveal all the major abdominal organs. On the shelf, students are learning how the body works. Some of the activities...Read More
Hello, Mustangs! This week, our adolescent learners were neck deep in learning about the presidency of Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase, all while playing online games to help them learn the Bill of Rights. Their current group project is a collage that represents the challenges and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson. Look for these to...Read More
We are beginning to learn about all the different Holidays that take place during the month of December. This week we started with Hanukkah. We made bagel cookies, read about Latkes and decorated pinecones.Read More
We are beginning to learn about all the different Holidays that take place during the month of December. This week we started with Hanukkah. We read books about this Festival of Lights, played the dreidel game, and discussed the eight nights, traditions, customs, and what the Menorah is. We then learned about Kwanzaa and...Read More
On Wednesday, the Wood County Hospital Wellness Program brought a 7-foot, overstuffed, blue haired doll to our school to kick off our science units on the Circulatory System and the Respiratory System. Stuffee turns “inside out” to reveal all the major abdominal organs. On the shelf, students are learning how the body works. Some of the...Read More
As we approach the holiday season, our first cultural study explores the traditions and customs of Hanukkah. We explored a menorah, the dreidel game, and creating the star of David on the easel. Toward the end of the week, we began exploring our second cultural study of the holiday season, which included all the beautiful...Read More
