2012 is coming to an end

Well, based on the cooler weather outside, I guess we are getting closer to winter. We sure are going to miss the warm days. Things have been so hectic around here that I have had little time to sit down and update our blog! Last week, we spent a lot of time learning the difference between evergreen and deciduous trees. We even went on a tree hunt and compared the two.

Deciduous Tree

Evergreen Tree

I honestly believe that we have some future female architects in our classroom! Below are a few pictures of things our kids have created over the last 2 months.

Below is a picture of some kids working in their math journals. On this day, we were doing Angry Bird math. The kids had to roll 2 dice and add the numbers. Then, they had to find the number on the Angry Bird and color it in. The kids LOVED this! :)

Below is a picture of our students working with their Senteo devices. These are hand held "clickers" that students use to answer questions. Each student has one with their own unique log in  I create a couple of questions that are displayed on the SMART board. The kids use these clickers to answer. In the past, the kids beg to use these. It really makes learning fun for them!

And finally, I need to get the Star of the Week pictures up. I have several!

 Star of the Week Wes!!

Star of the Week Riley!!

Star of the Week Tion!!

On Monday, we learned all about reindeer. I love my job because I, along with the students, learn something new every day. Did you know that reindeer are great swimmers? Did you also know that when they walk in the snow, their hooves spread out like snowshoes? Along with reindeer, we are learning about some of the customs that are celebrated around the world. Look for a book coming home next week.

This Tuesday, we invite parents to join us for hot chocolate and cookies. As 2012 is winding down, we are using this last day to relax and enjoy each other's company. We invite the children to wear their pajamas on this day. We invite parents to join us.

And I will end with this picture. This is my sweet godson Aidan. He went to see Santa Clause and did NOT enjoy it one bit! :)