Monday, September 18, 2017

Nature Journals





Today we went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather as students learned about the expectations of Nature Journals.  Students recorded the weather, observed the clouds, sketched some, recorded observations, and even wrote a few poems!  
























Below are a few examples of the wonderful entries created today.










 

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Our Day At Wrightsville


 
What a fabulous day we had Friday at Wrightsville.  Thanks go to everyone that helped make this day of fun activities possible!

















Tuesday, September 12, 2017

More Team building







Team building


Throughout the first weeks we have participated in a variety of teamwork challenges.  These activities have covered social skills, communication and other skills while building self-esteem, group cohesiveness and validated the importance of each group member.  One activity, “Sneak a Peek,” practiced both listening and communication skills.  The goal for this activity was to duplicate a design made from pattern blocks.  Another activity was the “Cup Pyramid.”  Each group worked to stack a pyramid of ten cups using only a tool made from a rubber band and four pieces of yarn.  Last week, we joined Ms. Gallagher’s class for “The Index Card Tower Challenge.”  As you can see in the pictures below, students are learning a variety of skills, as well as having fun!
















Monday, September 11, 2017

A Special Visitor



During the second week of school, our class had a special visitor – the newest member of the Lyford family.  As you can see, she was quite popular with our class!







Our First Week



We have had a busy first week!  Students completed watercolors of nature to put on the cover of their Nature Journals.  Below are a few examples of these beautiful paintings.







On Wednesday Kathy Christy, our school’s Literacy Coach, visited our classroom and read The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig.  She then returned to our room on Thursday to teach us a discussion strategy protocol, “Keep the Line Alive.”  Be sure to ask your child about this activity.