Research Project and Menus

           A couple weeks ago, we began our first research project for the year over the United States Regions.  We gave students the option of choosing which region they wanted to study and then gave them a menu of six choices on how to display their knowledge learned to incorporate learning styles and technology.  Many students chose the poster option and we provided them with posters that were donated from a parent.  Many students took their time, using print and nonprint sources to find their material.  Check out these awesome displays!

Gallery Walk= Success!

           This morning we completed our first gallery walk and the kids did great following our procedures!  I love gallery walks because kids get to have those meaningful discussion, while they are out of their seats.  I saw one group raise their hand this morning and one of the kids said, "No, put your hand down- we can figure this out."  I wanted to jump up and down and cheer!  I love moments like that because you know our kids are becoming independent thinkers and problem solvers!

Student Magic Show

 

          Yesterday during our morning assembly, we had a special treat!  A former cast member of Studio 214 performed a magic show for the entire school and he did an amazing job! 

The Teacher's Desk

          Some students have already gotten to get a scratch off reward card for good behavior!  There were a couple that get to sit at the teacher's desk for the entire day!  I think they love the chair...

Service Learning Project

         We are starting a service learning project at CCES with third and fifth grade to collect jars of peanut butter.  These jars will be sent to Haiti to help children living at orphanges.  Children can get the protein nutrients they need for an entire month from one jar of peanut butter! 
          We are in competition with the middle school to see who can collect the most jars of peanut butter and they are going down!  We collect them until the end of September so start bringing in your jars to help others in need!

Cup Song- Just for Fun!

We did this yesterday during the last five minutes of the day just for fun.  The kids were trying to teach me how to do it and for the life of me, I never could get it down, but I told them I would work on it this weekend!  It was funny!

Where did it go?

          We boiled water in a pot and watched as all the water evaporated into the air as a vapor.  This led into our discussion of the water cycle and how this all takes place because of heat from the sun.