G's homemade weight lifter

"I made it to put it on the blog because I want people know I worked really hard to make it. Sometimes I put it behind my back and lift it up and down. I use it for stretching. I made it out of two milk cartons and a can. "-G

A very special guest

Today Mrs. Kuehn's first grandchild Sophia visited our class with her mother and father from Wheaton, Illinois. The students were very happy to finally meet Sophia. The students told Sophia she was beautiful, cute, and that she looked like a princess. They also said she had beautiful eyes.

A very special share.

A student brought in her violin to perform for the class.

Questions for the dinner table. 12/18/08

• What is the title of your new guided reading book?
• Did anyone new join your reading group?
• Tell me one interesting thing you read today?
• Did you use Lego digital designer in the Mac lab today or yesterday?
• How many badges have you earned?
• During math you learned about doubles, can you explain that to me?
• What is a compliment? Can you give one to each person in your family?

Questions for the dinner table. 12/16/08

• Can you tell me three things you learned about Hanukkah from Mrs. Smith?
• Who did you have a job interview with today?
• Can you explain the math game fill in the hexagon or racing bears to me?

Kelly's artwork

"I made the paper towel project with my brother. I worked really hard on it. I drew the flower by myself. I want them on the blog because they look very beautiful. "-Kelly

Dana's clay angel

I made the angel at my church. I painted it two years ago when I was 3 years old. It's special to me because I painted it when with my old pastor now I have a new pastor."-Dana

Questions for the dinner table. 12/12/08

• Can you tell me about the special presentation you had in class about St. Lucia's Day?
• What is the name of the author that visited Jamestown today and what is the name of her famous character?
• Can you explain sequencing to me?
• What is the name of the story you did a sequencing activity with?

Questions for the dinner table. 12/9/08

• Can you explain the math game roll and record?
• What two holidays did you complete in your celebrations book?
• Can you tell me the story of Prince Rama?
• What did you do with the reading teacher in the morning?

Questions for the dinner table. 12/8/08

• Can you explain the science center Mr.T put in literacy centers in the morning?
• Did you make an art project during quiet time today?
• How many wheels does a bicycle have?
• Name two types of transportation.
• How many ways can you make 4, 5, 7, or 9?

Yoga with our 2nd grade buddies

Every Friday we meet with Mrs. Weaver's 2nd grade class for a quick yoga class before we transition into lunch. The students find the activity to be extremely enjoyable and calming. It is something we look forward to every week.

Questions for the dinner table. 12/5/08

• Did St. Nicholas visit your class today?
• Why do children leave carrots and hay in their shoes on St. Nicholas eve?
• Did you make something special during literacy centers?
• What did you have to count in your morning work today?

Questions for the dinner table 12/4/08

• Can you tell me about the celebrations book you started today?
• What are three things you learned about Ramadan?
• Who is going to give a presentation on St. Nicholas day tomorrow?
• What was your social studies lesson about?
• What did you have to do with your guided reading book during literacy centers?
• Can you describe three ways people use light?
• Why were there fish in the morning math assignment?
• Tell me something that was a challenge for you and something that was a success for you in class today.

Questions for the dinner table 12/1/08

• What short vowel did you learn today?
• Who was the parent volunteer for literacy centers?
• What was your word sort about?
• What two books did you listen to in the listening center today?
• Who taught your Spanish class today?