Reindeer Games

Today the first grade students had lots of fun playing 'Reindeer Games.' The students traveled around the classrooms in our wing and had a great time. 

Build a Snow Fort:

Operation Present Drop:

Elf Toss:

The students also made reindeer food and loved a treat of hot cocoa to end our fun filled morning! Thank you all for the donations to make that treat possible!

Poinsettias

Mrs. Donahoe shared the legend if the poinsettia with the class, in true storytelling fashion:

Then we made our own poinsettias to take home:

Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel

As Hannukah begins and we learn about this winter holiday the students had fun learning the dreidel game. 

December Theme Days in First Grade

Monday December 15th - Warm up for Winter

Wear a favorite sweater to school today!

Tuesday December 16th - Welcome Hanukkah!

Wear blue and white as we read and learn about

Hannukah traditions.

Wednesday December 17th - Snowman Day

Wear something that is white or has a snowman

on it.

Thursday December 18th - Welcome Christmas!

Wear red and green to spread holiday cheer.

Friday December 19th - Grinch Day

Wear as much green as you can, try out some WHO-inspired hairdos, or wear

antlers like the Grinch’s dog, Max. Be as creative as you would like!

Monday December 22nd - Reindeer Day

Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers to be ready for 

some Reindeer Games.

Tuesday December 23rd - Warm and Cozy Day

Wear your pajamas to school today. No slippers 

please.

Have a wonderful vacation!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from the best bunch of turkeys around!!!

Yoga and calming breathing

Mrs. Lord came today and read a story about yoga and breathing to stay calm. Then they tried some poses out. 

Indoor recess fun!

Fall Festival

On October 31st, we had a fabulous time at the Fall Festival. Thanks to the many volunteers who made this possible!

Dancing:

(Super hero poses)

Outdoor activities:

Art activity:

And we had 2 brain teaser winners at our assembly:

Make a Sum

Today the students learned how to play a game called Make the Sum. It is a memory style game that you can play at home using a deck of cards with the face cards removed. Check the Math Games tab at the top of the page for directions and a video!

Artist in Residence

We recently had an artist in residence come to help students plan an 'outdoor habitat.' When she came to the classroom I saw how she got everyone thinking of ways this habitat could come to life. We cannot wait for the spring when all of our ideas will come together outside!