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Measurement

A group of children in grades 1 though 3 explored how humans measure their world! We started with length and using yard sticks, meter sticks, tape measures and rulers we measured objects around the school. We discussed the various units that can be used, both metric and standard.  We learned which unit is longer, an inch or a Read More >>

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Geometry

Let me introduce you to the powerful pentomino! Each unique shape shares one common attribute. It has 5 squares.  With these manipulatives, each child cut and created their own set,  we were able to explore so many geometry concepts. We considered flips, turns and slides. We learned how to calculate the area of a shape and its Read More >>

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Parts of Speech

In a series of three lessons the 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students learned about four different parts of speech. First they learned the function of verbs in the English language and that every English sentence must contain at least one verb. Then we practiced enhancing verbs with adverbs by playing a game of charades. Read More >>

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Ancient India

Students in Second Grade through Fifth Grade have been learning about the different aspects of Ancient Indian culture. With our student teacher, Erica, they learned about the different foods that were eaten in Ancient India, as well as the social Caste System that was a way of life for Hindus. We started by looking at Read More >>

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Dictation

Students in dictation class have been focusing on reading and spelling words that follow the vowel-consonant-e pattern and comparing them with words that follow the consonant-vowel-consonant pattern. Students sort, compare, read, and write words and sentences using words with these patterns. We have emphasized spelling patterns for certain consonant sounds at the ends of these types of words. For example, Read More >>

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Multiplication/Division

A group of seven 3rd and 4th graders have been learning all about multiplication and division this winter.  With multiplication, they started with cluster problems which break large problems such as 358×27 into small clusters of easily known multiplication sentences such as: 300×2, 300×20, 50×20, etc.  Once the smaller problems are solved, students figure out which cluster will help Read More >>

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Native Americans and their Biomes Part II

After creating a landscape depicting the biome where their Native Tribe lived, children were given a Native American myth or legend to read and study. Each child was challenged to retell the story to their peers using all the skills ably demonstrated by gifted storyteller, Vanessa Johnson. Some of skills the children identified when Vanessa Read More >>

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Lego Class

In Lego class we have been learning about simple and powered machines using hands-on activities. We investigated structures and forces, incorporating both rigid and flexible shapes in our deck chair and drawbridge. Applying principles we learned about levers, we made a drumming machine and windshield wipers. Attaching a motor provided opportunities for further exploration.  After Read More >>

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Place Value Fun

Seven 3rd and 4th graders have been working hard in a place value class that has also integrated multiplication.  We started with talking about skip counting on the 100s chart and what numbers would land us exactly on 100.  We learned that 100 has the factors of 1, 100, 2, 50, 4, 25, 5, 20 Read More >>

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Native Americans and their Biomes

 We started our unit by studying physical maps of the United States. We also looked at and discussed maps that show climate, and precipitation. Then we studied the biomes of North America and compared their boundaries to the physical map.             After reading about each biome and sharing what each had to offer in terms Read More >>