Fire Station

Last Friday we visited our local fire station.  Here are some highlights from the day...

We toured the ambulance.

 We learned about fire safety.  

 We high-fived the fireman while in uniform.  

 We watched the fireman go up the ladder.  

 We sprayed the fire hose.  

Read In

The students earned 30 blue tickets and voted to have a Read In.  To add to the celebration each student brought in a favorite book, pillow, blanket, and a flashlight.  They found a spot in the room and spent about 20 minutes reading to celebrate their good behavior!

Compare and Contrast

We have been learning to compare and contrast the characters, setting, and events in stories.  To introduce the concepts and vocabulary the students were given a Skittle and M & M.  They discussed the similarities and differences with their shoulder partner and we created a Venn Diagram.  Over the next several days we compared/contrasted several versions of one fairy tale.  

1/2 Mile Run

Monday the students participated in the a 1/2 mile run for P.E.  The students learned to "pace not race" and have been practicing for the race for several weeks.  

Here are the students stretching.

And they are off!

 Rylee pacing herself.

 Crossing the finish line!

Bye Bye Butterfly

This month we studied the life cycle of a butterfly.  We read several non-fiction books and magazines about butterflies.  Then we studied 6 caterpillars as they turned to chrysalis and eventually butterflies.  Below are pictures of our class as we released them.  

Then the students wanted to find them again at recess... here they are chasing the butterflies back down!

Easter Egg Hunt and Recess

On Thursday kindergarten participated in a quick Easter Egg Hunter before recess. I snapped a few photos of the hunt for us to study later and write about later!

Paradise Park

On Thursday, kindergarten took a field trip to Paradise Park in Lee's Summit to learn about the 5 Senses. Below are some pictures from the day.

Elaine is using her sense of smell to identify the odor in the bottle.

The students are using their sight to create optical illusions.

The students are review all 5 senses with Mr. Potato Head.

The students are learning about their sense of taste in a cooking class.

Rylee and Cali are using their sense of touch to feel the different textures on the Play-Doh.