Lower School Celebrates!
The Lower School Students celebrated this morning with an assembly for our Social Curriculum study of “Courage.”
Each class presented something they had observed, or learned about courage. The children were creative and insightful in their presentations. Check out the slide show titled Courage!
We finished up our Japan studies and took a quick side trip to Ghana. We read a story, looked at batiked fabric, woven Kente cloth, money, a hand carved wooden bowl, and musical instruments. After we watched a slide show from pictures I took last summer. It was fun! This spring break I will be returning to volunteer at an orphanage in Mampong, Ghana.
The children are excited for spring break! I am sure they will have a lot to share when we return back to school on March 27th.
Quick News!
This was a very fast week. We packed in lots of fun and learning. We made beautiful origami dolls, continued our work with 10′, 5′s and 1′s, and read a few stories!
Next week we will have parent/teacher conferences. The sign-up sheets will be posted to MyBCD on Friday, February, 24th. We look forward to meeting with you and sharing more about your children.
Next week the children will begin Theater class with Mrs. Brentano. It will be fun to see their performance later in the spring.
Mrs. Gratz has requested that the children bring in a shoe box for a special art project to be done during Arts Week. If you have an extra to share that would be helpful, too!
What a Week!
First Grade was abuzz all week. We began the week with a fabulous Valentine’s Day party. The children enjoyed sharing Valentines, noshing on treats and playing at “Super Choice” time. Thank you to all of you who helped make the party a success!
Our study of Japan continues with folktales, character writing, and a fashion show! The children were transformed into all kinds of characters as they tried on beautiful Kimonos from Japan. Later in the week they gave their best at character writing! Some of the children said it was easier than learning to write in English!
New photographs have been posted! Check out Valentines and Kimonos! Enjoy the long weekend!
Japanese Math!
The children are enjoying our study of Japan. This week they have learned how to count and write numbers to 20. We have been adding using these characters. They have prepared a homework assignment for you! Good Luck!
Valentine’s day is just around the corner and the children are excited. Their beautiful bags are complete and hanging in the classroom. Valentine’s can be brought in anytime now!
Our Math Mixers have been a great experience for the children. Our latest rotation of games include probability, estimation, addition and subtraction!
Although we have not officially started our Theater Class with Ms. Brentano, we are performing three short plays in reading class. The children have created simple sets and props for the big day. We will be sure to take pictures!
Skating and more!
Skating in Gym class was so much fun! The slides tell it all. Children helping children and friends having fun was what this class is all about!
Inside the classroom we are learning more about Japan as we created Daruma dolls. We learned that these dolls are used to make wishes for the New Year in Japan. The clay is still drying and we hope to paint them this week. We are working on learning Japanese greetings and will begin using them as we move from class to class.
Fractions have taken over in math class. Soon the fraction books will be complete and on their way to your homes. Math Mixer with Second Grade continues to be a highlight for the children.
2012 is off to a great start in First Grade. The children are working hard and living life to its fullest!
