October 29th

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This afternoon we will be exploring worms and their life in the dirt thanks to parent volunteers and the 4 Winds program.

We learned how to make tally marks today with popsicle sticks and subitize using moon rocks. Lots of great mathematical thinking.

October 28th

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Today we used SKYPE as a way to connect with a forest ranger in Yellowstone National Park. Some of our questions..

What kind of trees grow in the park? Who takes care of the trees?

What animals live in the park?

What does a forest ranger do? Who can visit the park?

October 26th

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Today Recycle Rhonda visited kindergarten. We were able to learn more about worms and how important and helpful they are to the world.

We took the Worm Wrangler Pledge too!  When we see a worm in need we will try our best to help.

We read a wonderful story about taking a breath when we need to pause. The story reminded us of all the ways we can reflect and take a breath when we get frustrated, tired, silly, or just need to breathe.

October 25th

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Today we read some great stories about worms and their life in the dirt. The children are working on a worm book and worm puppet to help them share what they have learned about worms, why we need to care for worms, and what their life is like.

October 22nd

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Today we talked about how we all have many things that we feel great about. We explored how it is okay to ask for help and to not be able to do things that others can do. We explored how everyone has so many unique ideas and together we can share our talents with others.

We talked about belly breathing and how this can help us take a breath when we feel frustrated, excited, and silly. Look here to see what we watched to help us explore Belly Breathing.

October 21st

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Today we created beautiful life cycles of an Oak tree. The children were wonderful about writing the sounds they hear for each letter in a word. We will share our cycles on Seesaw tomorrow.

October 20th

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We read a wonderful story about how important it is to use your voice and stick up for yourself and others. 

The children then had an inquiry challenge of making their own twig out of sticks and other materials. We will work on these today and tomorrow.

October 18th

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Today we explored the life cycle of an oak tree. We learned that all trees have a life cycle and need water, sun, soil, and a seed to grow.
While outside exploring today we noticed all of the seasonal changes. The air is colder and the leaves are turning colors everywhere.

October 15th

 Inquiry Challenge:

October 14th

Mrs. D's Inquiry Challenge #2:

October 13th

 Mrs. D's Inquiry Challenge: #2

October 12th: Inquiry Challenge #1

Today your challenge is to go outside and notice what is under your feet, around you, and above your head. Collect what you find and then you get to create anything you want with the materials you collect.

October 6th

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Today we explored outside and found many things in nature. We used what we found to make critters like the story; "Leaf Man."

October 5th

 

Today we started reading a wonderful story. We are participating in the Global Read Aloud this year. Be sure to ask your child daily about what is happening in the story. 

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We explored mystery science today about wind and trees.

October 4th

 

Today we explored the many colors that leaves have and what causes the leaves to turn colors. The story we read today was a wonderful introduction to the life of a tree.

We explored numbers 6,7, & 8 today too.

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October 1st

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Today we explored what trees look like during the different seasons. We explored what happens to trees when the season's turn. We had lots of wondering about the animals that live in trees during different times of the year.