Auction Sneak and Other Activities

Last week, our auction rep finished up the last of our auction project, and we celebrated with a "stuffing" party.  Each child had abstractly designed a pillow to go with their circus act on their slat in the bench.  I must say, I was pretty impressed with how the kids designed them (and for Sonja to sew all those little pieces on there!!). They are very proud of them and a little sad they don't get to keep them, but know its for a good cause!

This last week before spring break we are continuing to build experiences with measurement.  We have been doing linear, area and volume.  The kids loved measuring and pouring at the volume tables as they had to first estimate, then record their results. We are also finishing up are latest round of story writing, and completing books in reading groups before the long break. In addition, we are finding out that not all natives only lived in teepees, and that the land was crucial for their survival.

Not to be forgotton...Parents, NICE JOB on Science Fair!!  I was so impressed by the student's work, and even more that it was THEIR work with the writing and ideas.  They loved sharing their projects with others and visiting the other classrooms as well. I didn't realize how much work these are until I had a school ager so I commend you for everything you have done to make them successful!

Your task at the Auction: Match the pillow to the story on the bench