The First Flakes of the Season

Tradition!  

It is known far and wide 

that once the first snowflakes of the season drift down from the sky, 

our class stops whatever they are doing 

to make chocolate chip cookies.  

Today was no exception.  

At 9:00 this morning, the first white, fluffy flakes 

danced in front of our classroom window. 

A cheer rose as children pressing their little cheeks to the window 

to watch this beautiful ballet.

"Are you ready to bake some cookies?"

We quickly zipped outside 

with our dry erase boards adorned with illustrations 

of our favorite cookie shape or how we were feeling about the first snow.

We were so happy Mr. Hall and Mr. Davison could join us!!!

 The smell of Toll House cookies visited every classroom on the first floor.  

The best part was enjoying them warm with friends!  

It's tradition - a favorite one for sure!!!

Reading Fun in the Dark!

What could be more fun than reading with your own personal flashlight?  

Thanks to Reader Man, we have been able to enjoy reading our books 

with the classroom lights off.  

This week, we will read by lantern light - perfect for Halloween!!🎃

Welcome 2019-20 Kindergarten Families!

This is the place to view all the fun and learning that happens in room 101.  We are a lively bunch and have already accomplished so many learning goals.  So check us out!!

In science, we have been learning all about weather and climate.  

Here we are learning how a thermometer works by comparing temperature 

readings in the sun, in the shade and inside our classroom.  

We then recorded our findings on a graph. 

A Friday Surprise!

Persuasive writing can be an interesting unit of study with kindergartners.

 Earlier this week, we wrote a letter to Mrs. Allen to persuade her to allow kindergartners to eat lunch outside like the other grade levels - just once please.  We wrote our plea and promised to eat first, clean up our trash and put our lunch boxes back in the provided bin.  Our whole class signed the letter and sent a group of six to deliver our request.  Her response, "maybe"😉

As we stood in line for lunch today, over the P.A. came the announcement, "Outside lunch for EVERYBODY!"   We all jumped for joy - our voices were heard - our request was granted!!

Here are our happy lunchtime faces!!

Thank you Mrs. Allen!!

Field Day

We sure had a great day outside 

sharpening our athletic and teamwork skills.  

Just check out all the fun!

Station 1:  Who can aim their A-zooka at the wiffle ball 

and make it move down the string??  

Station 2:  Give me your best Ninja Warrior expression 

before you conquer the obstacle course.

Station 3:  Oscar"s Trash Can - friends toss balls in, 

"Oscars" toss them back out.

Station 4:  Toe Croquet - kick the soccer ball with a partner 

through the hoop course.

Station 5:  9 Square in the Air - work as a team to keep the large beach ball 

from touching the ground.  We REALLY did a great job with this game.  

We were able to count up to 28 hits before the ball dropped.

Station 6:  The River Run - dodge the rolling balls 

as you travel down the imaginary river path.

Station 7:  Stretch and Strengthen - Mrs. McClain led us in exercises 

that helped us focus on our muscles.

Station 8:  Have fun on the play structure.  

Their expressions tell it all - what a wonderful day together!

Popsicles for the finale!!