Spring has sprung...at long last!

At long last, spring is here! There are so many things for us to look forward to as we enter the last leg of our year. I am sure the children will all be enthused and excited about each new topic we encounter.

Our last few weeks before break were packed with activities. Here are a few of the highlights.

Black History Month

Much to my surprise, everyone went to great lengths to learn about and present their topics. We learned much more about important figures in black history. In addition, Tenajah's mom joined us for a morning of fun as we played a game of  black history trivia game.  Thanks for joining us!

Thanks Mrs. Eldridge

After that, she was appointed National Security Advisor...

 

 

Math
We've finished up our multiplication unit and gone on to division. I love teaching multiplication and the kids all love the many games, songs, and chants that go along with it. We have built, sung, and rapped our way through the times tables.

Building with multiplication cups.

Reading 
 We are so lucky to have our incredible librarian Mrs. Howell who always has something creative up her sleeve. It is always a pleasure of mine to take a walk through the library to see what cool things she's been up to. 3H loved reading Dr. Seuss books to the kindergartner's in Miss Marikakis' class. Everyone looked appropriately silly in their Seuss garb (including me).

We solemnly promise to read each and every day...

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish...

Spanish
 If there is any stage fright in this class it is not visible to me. Here are the kids on stage performing their Spanish rap  "Mi Familia". Loved the break out moves.

Science
Each year students love our unit on simple machines. They are so enthusiastic about even the littlest thing. We've had time to explore many simple machines including pulleys, levers, screws, wheels, ramps and levers. I hope you've all been able to check out the website with Rube Goldberg chain reaction machines. Mrs. Merklinger and I are looking forward to seeing the various creations.

You pull the pulley...

I wonder if we could pick up Mrs. Heiss...

Social Studies
We all enjoyed teaching Mrs. Merklinger's class about the Hopi tribe of the Southwest. We researched in small groups and created information packed posters that we presented orally to 3M. Afterwards, we acted out some skits that we had written on various topics. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

Our thespians

See you all soon!