Friday, May 22nd

What an amazing journey through the greenhouses at Malmborg’s! In education we talk about goals and objectives.  As we moved into the spring and our focus on plants and insects, it has always been my goal for these firsties to “fall in love” with the wonder of the life cycle of both plants and insects. I guess, if there needed to be an objective, it would read something like this: See, hear, touch, smell, (and, taste when the time is right), and communicate the things you see and the observations you make. These firsties have done ALL of the above.

    

And, they have begun their work in the “arcade arena”! If you haven’t yet viewed “Caine’s Arcade” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faIFNkdq96U), take a minute to look at the video with your firstie. We are creating “Blue’s Arcade”, and these firsties are so creative!  They are   designing and building an arcade game complete with rules, points, and prizes!

                   

Check the Blog often for ongoing progress. (http://bluesnotes1stgrade.blogspot.com/) I am sorry I didn't get any new pictures today! We were so busy planning, cutting, taping....But, I will update the Blog daily next week. AND.... We will PLAY on Wednesday, June 3rd!

We are all having to remind ourselves that SCHOOL IS NOT OUT YET! :)  I have told these firsties that we will WORK hard and PLAY hard until the very last day! Thank you for your help in reminding them of of our class expectations.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with your family and friends!