Wishing you and your family a restful and enjoyable Winter Break!
Happy New Year!
Thursday, December 19, 2013
THRILLING THURSDAY 12-19-13
...the creature that visited our classroom today.
...what I did in Music.
...the story, The First Day of Winter.
...playing the "Mr. Potato Head" game (a.k.a Hangman).
...how many days we've been in school.
...what we did to celebrate Zero the Hero Day!
CLASS VISITOR~
Our Star of the Week, Nate, brought in his pet leopard gecko to share with the class. The gecko spent the entire day with us!
Morgan and Sophia count the snowflakes and snowmen the counting basket.
Since the first day of winter is this Saturday, we thought it would be a good idea to read a book about it!
Today was the 80th day of school! We celebrated Zero the Hero Day by stringing beads to make a bracelet. Thank you to Kyndal and her family for providing us with this fun activity!
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY 12-18-13
ASK ME ABOUT...
...the question on the Morning Message.
...Raz Kids.
...what I learned in Spanish.
...what I drank today in Spanish.
...our new "Star of the Week".
...the story, Snow.
...what I learned about snowflakes.
...making a snowflake....that won't melt!
STAR OF THE WEEK~
Today we learned more about our friend, Nate! Nate's favorite things include his favorite color: blue; favorite animal: a husky dog; and his favorite restaurant: Chipotle. Thank you for sharing your photos and helping us get to you know better, Nate!
Today we read a rhyming book about snow, discussed characteristics of snowflakes, and then made our own snowflakes!
Ask your child to explain the activities they have done recently in Spanish learning about chocolate!
A note came home in your child's folder today about Raz-Kids, an on-line reading program that your child can access from home.
A holiday gift came home in your child's folder. This gift is from Mrs. B, Ms. Schroeder, and Mrs. Spolter.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
TERRIFIC TUESDAY 12-17-13
...the question on the Morning Message.
...what I did in P.E.
...how I practiced writing letters!
...where I went and what I did for Work Stations.
...the story, The Family Book.
...all the things I brought home in my backpack!
HANDWRITING~
Children practiced forming their letters today using their fingers in shaving cream. It was much more fun than pencil and paper!
August's creation with playdough and straws at the Fine Motor Station.
Today we revisited our study of families and read the book, The Family Book, by Todd Parr. This is a wonderfully-written book about how families can be different and ways that families are the same!
Monday, December 16, 2013
MARVELOUS MONDAY 12-16-13
...where I went and what I did for Work Stations.
...what I did in Spanish.
...the story, Pete The Cat Saves Christmas.
...what I did in Music.
...the new password.
...playing the straw game at calendar.
...the problem-solving "math" activity we did.
...what I learned about Advent from Ms. Schroeder.
Today we did another problem-solving activity using logical reasoning.
Morgan and Nate with the finished product of their cooperative efforts during Work Station time.
Emily's work in the Construction Zone.
Today Ms. Schroeder taught us about Advent. She shared the Advent wreath that she uses in her home and explained the color and meaning of each candle as well as when each candle is lit.
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