Fall Harvest

Our class went out to the garden to examine what was still left of the fall harvest.  Sam's mom, Laura, led the class in showing what the first grade classes had planted last year and what we could harvest for the PS 154 Harvest next week.  We saw that some kale, carrots, brussel sprouts and grape tomatoes were still growing.  All the students helped to harvest some carrots to give to Miss Jen in the cafeteria.  We can't wait to taste our home grown vegetables!

Chess

Chess just started and the kids are enjoying learning new strategies and practicing the ones they learned last year in kindergarten.  Here are a few pictures of some intense games from this past class.  

Welcome back!

We've had a wonderful start to our year.  We've spent time getting to know each other and getting familiar with our classroom routines.  We begin each morning doing some fine motor activities after we have unpacked our bags.

Earth Day Art

We read about Earth Day and discussed all the different ways that we can help take care of the Earth.  Then we created some Earth Day art and got quite messy.  Here are some pictures that we took before we washed our hands.

Caring for our garden plot

Harrison's mum Tiffany took our class out to the garden to observe our recently planted carrot seeds.  She also brought some compost for us to mix in with the soil.  We had fun examining the plot and even found a few worms!

Prospect Park Zoo visit

We kicked off our insect unit of study with a visit to the Prospect Park Zoo.  The kids were all so excited to see all the animals before we had an informative class on insects.  Ask your child to sing the insect song that they learned to the tune of "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes".  

Kaylani dressed up as an insect:
6 legs, 3 body parts, 2 antennae, compound eyes and wings.

Karen did not want to touch the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

Wyatt is observing a mealworm

Observing using a scientist's tools

Regie and Amalia noticed the painting of a chrysalis.

Measurement

What a better way to learn how to use a ruler than to measure your friends??