The last couple of weeks have been wonderful. Fall is truly here: we’ve been learning poems that talk about different aspects of the season, we’ve read many books about it, then brainstormed a long list with our own ideas and wrote our own book of the season. We’ve also begun a unit on the human body. Our initial focus is learning about our own skeletons and the names of some of the major bones. We have a favorite skeleton puzzle in the classroom – when completed, it is just the exact height of our kindergartners. How perfect!
This week saw kindergarten and Grade 1 having their first “mixer” together. The classes combined for Choice Time. Throughout the year these mixers will change focus – math, stories, or special projects. Julie and I look forward to crafting different experiences for our students work and play together as well as strengthening the bonds between K and Grade 1. We went to the beautiful first grade classroom this time, but we will alternate throughout the year. Based on today’s first mixer, we’re off to a great start!
Grandparent’s Day last week was wonderful. The children loved showing their classroom to their grandparents and special friends, and our visitors loved the chance to see their grandchildren in action. The class’ recitation of poems (ones that they chose earlier in the week) was animated (and adorable), and all enjoyed making heart necklaces together. We welcome our grandparents back anytime!
Starting our hike
Fun and smiles…
Mountain Day was another high point. This class loved it!! I didn’t hear a single complaint either going up OR coming down the mountain. There were many new activities this year and they were quite popular. Although the weather was a bit chilly, the children seemed fine (there were a few cold teachers, though!) Go kindergarten – what a great group of hikers!
Four tired, but happy, hikers!
And four more!
We had our second birthday this week – Gabrielle turned six on Oct. 10 Her mom and dad were both able to join us for her birthday celebration. Elizabeth read a Batman book that Gabi had chosen from home (this class is very fond of superheroes, who often appear in their outside play), and after lunch we shared delicious brownies together. Thank you Elizabeth and Paul, for helping to make Gabrielle’s birthday such a special one!
Upcoming events:
Saturday, Oct. 13 – BCD Campus Community Work Day, 9-4
Thursday, Oct. 18- Trip to Ioka Valley Farm, 9:15-12:30
Wednesday, Oct. 31 – Halloween – PS/LS parade and class party. More information will be coming soon. When planning costumes, please remember no weapons, masks, or frightening costumes.
Have a great weekend!
Andrea