Migration... Did you make it?

Yesterday, we went to the ICF property and it was a blast! First, we went and found some of the pumpkins we left on the property to see how they were decomposing.  After that we had some fun running and playing in the soy bean field that had recently been plowed.

Then, we learned some facts about birds and migration.  We played a game where the kids had to make it from one point to the other.  They were migrating just like birds and some of them sadly,  did not make it due to power lines, glass doors and other accidents that occurred.

Our final task was to make bird feeders out of pines cones, Crisco, and bird seed.  Once they all had one, they had to find a good place on the property to put it.

It was so much fun! We can't wait to go back in January!

My favorite second graders! 

TWINS!

THEY DIDN'T MAKE IT! 

We made it to warm weather!

All Aboard!

Thursday was Polar Express Day in room 7A.  This is one of my favorite days of the year and I love sharing it with my amazing kids!

The kids came in awfully comfortable today and ready for some lounging.  But, they seemed surprised when we still had work to do. We went to Santa's Workshop this morning and after that, we did some graphing and collecting data that had to do with Polar Express.  Afterwards we wrote about what we thought the first gift of Christmas should be. In the afternoon, we had a hot chocolate bar with lots of different choices and popcorn.  We enjoyed our treats while watching the Polar Express.

I am beyond grateful for this group of kids and sharing these fun days with them reminds me about how important these memories are for them.

ALMOST BREAK!!!

Something about Absence and the Heart

I am so happy to be back in school today! I was lucky enough to attend the Raising Student Achievement Conference at Pheasant Run Resort with Mrs. Smallwood, Mrs. Wanke and Mrs. Wadsworth.  I was able to attend a lot of sessions and learn more about how to incorporate new and effective ideas into the classroom.  On Tuesday morning, Mrs. Wanke and I were chosen to present a session on Daily 5.  I love Daily 5 and think it is so amazing and beneficial in the classroom. It was so much fun to share my experience and ideas with other teachers from the region.  Mrs. Wanke wrote a little more about our experience that you may enjoy reading.  Click here to see it all!