Hands On Nature

This week we learned about worms and soil during our Hands On Nature lesson.  We had an opportunity to observe and touch worms and spent some time outside digging them up from our garden beds.  We also listen to a puppet show about worms and created pictures using crayons and dirt.  Those picture are hanging on the bulletin board outside our classroom.  Many thanks to Anna and Ben's parents for such a great experience! 
Yesterday we met Miss Niles' class in the computer lab to begin our buddy blogging.  Miss Niles' Second Graders partnered up with us and showed us how to create a post.  We posted about our learning in Hands On Nature.  I sent an email home yesterday with information and directions about how to get on your child's blog to read it and comment.  Next week we will be spending more time in the computer lab with Miss Niles' class learning how to make comments.
Today was a busy day for us.  We had a Harvest Party in the morning which mixed all three classes for some fun activities in each of the Firefly classrooms.  We also enjoyed a delicious snack.  A big thank you to those parents who contributed to our Harvest Party.  Our afternoon was spent in "Mix It Up" activities.  During this time our class was paired with a Middle School class and we spent some time outside doing a fun scavenger hunt.  It was a great way to end our busy and fun day.
We finished reading Red Clover books this week and voted on our favorite.  It was a landslide!  The Day the Crayons Quit was the winner with 14 votes.  Four other books got 1 vote each.
I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Halloween and weekend!
:)Deb

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