STEM Leprechaun Traps

Students had to create a Leprechaun trap with their STEM Team. All students had to make a question  that their trap would answer, list the supplies needed, create a plan, draw an image, and finally  create the trap.  I was very impressed with the amount of creativity, and thought that went into this.

The Leprechaun was very sneaky and was able to get into each trap and leave some gold chocolate for team members! :) At the end of the day yesterday each group had to reflect and analyze what they did and make notes on how to modify their trap next time.

Knex STEM Project

Take a look at our STEM creation this week. Students had to choose an object to create and then draw it to scale. Once the project had been created students had to fill out a worksheet answering questions about the creating, and collaboration process. Very creative creatures brought to room 206!

Secret Soldier

One of my favorite true courageous stories about a young girl Deborah Sampson who is trying to survive because her family is too poor to take of her during the late 1700's. How does Deborah enlist and survive the war? Keep asking you child for the details.

STEM Challenge

Learning the method of problem solving a STEM project. Thinking like an engineer. 

  Students are trying to read the directions to the project and make a chamber to keep an ice cube cool.

 Weighing the results of what was left in the refrigeration chambers ad comparing their results.

Buddy Day with our First Grade Friends

Today we spent the afternoon with our friends in first grade making a craft. It was great to have a fun holiday activity that all could enjoy with some new friends.

The Learning Tree

We have been reading a picture book a day to discuss character traits and work on our comprehension strategies. This was a great story about tolerance and perseverance. Please feel free to ask you child about this wonderful story.

Character Trait Awards

Congratulatins to Emma and Damarius for demonstrating the character trait of friendship  and smiles each day. They were given a certifcate at our first assembly from a specials area teacher and myself for their continuous friendhip skills and great role modeling each day in school. Way to go Emma and Damairus! :)