Friday, November 1, 2013

Classroom Celebration

We had so much fun at the classroom party yesterday! The children really enjoyed the craft. They worked on creating a lantern by gluing different color pieces of tissue paper over a glass container. 


Thursday, October 17, 2013

Science 
States of Matter

First and second graders are exploring the properties of solids and liquids. They are making observations using their five senses.  They noticed that solids have a shape of their own but liquids take the shape of the container.






Wednesday, October 2, 2013

CHAPIN ORCHARD
October 1, 2013
 
 
                                                              
                                                            We picked apples.
 

 
 
We tasted delicious cider.
 
 
 
We learned how important bees are at the orchard.
 
 

 
We had a great day at Chapin  Orchard!
 

Friday, September 27, 2013

Friday, September 20, 2013

ALL SCHOOL MEETING

The class really enjoyed leading All School Meeting on Tuesday. The children shared writing pieces, apple mosaics, and songs. We also created a Jammin' Minute and had the whole school exercise. Derek chose the healthy tip which was: Don't eat junk food, eat healthy food!

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Our Classroom Rules

Mrs. Cowan's first and second grade friends brainstormed rules together. They decided these rules were important to have so everyone can achieve their goals this year.

1.  Take care of yourself and materials.
2.  Be safe and stay in your own space.
3.  Treat others the way you want to be treated.
4.  Try your best and have fun!


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