ABC Order, makes finding things easy...

This week we have been learning that a dictionary is a reference tool.  In order to be able to access words we have to know ABC order.  Kyle said ABC order is like comparing numbers in math (first we look at the 100's place, then the 10's and finally the 1's place (GREAT CONNECTION!).  Check out the final product of our lesson!

here is the link...

https://youtu.be/q2QKahAjD-s

Reader's Theater!

Today we practiced and performed some Reader's Theater.  This is a great way to practice fluency and expression in reading.  Here are few examples of their work!

Zoe, George, and Mrs. J perform Mary and Jake learn to Swim!

https://youtu.be/YtzUyc3NV2s

Miles, Cameron, Beckett, Audrey, Samuel and Micah perform The Man and his House!

https://youtu.be/UxDT_Gb3cnQ

Grant, MacKenzie, Reese, Joshua, Cash, Emma, Katherine, and Heidi perform Mammal Class!

https://youtu.be/nJIO2epXj1M

More From the Parade

I loved seeing all the costumes... way to really show what you know about a topic!

Bringing Texas to Life A to Z

I don't know about you, but these kids did an AMAZING job showing all that they know about Texas!  I am so proud of the hard work and solid job they did today.

This was authentic learning...when kids put the pieces together, have a hand in all of the learning, and the subject goes across subjects, we are learning with out even knowing it!  My favorite part was seeing all the wonderful costumes that were made with the kids doing the work!

You can watch the program at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtYNs7spQTs

"Y'all come back now...You Hear!"

Getting our hands DIRTY!

Today was the day we got to plant our gardens.  We were divided into teams and each team picked a vegetable or flower to plant.  They will be responsible for recording and maintaining everything in their row.

We took some time to think about the seeds and what part of the plant it came from.  The snow pea team (Samuel, Catherine, and Cameron) learned that the pea is the seed.  The Jalapeno team (Joshua, Mackenzie, Micah, and Emma) learned that the seeds are the hot part of the jalapeno.  We all saw seed in different sizes and shapes!

We are hoping to enjoy lots of yummy vegetables and a few pretty flowers!  Happy Growing.

Pictures by of Katherine.

Seeing Our Plan come to Life

Today was the day... we were able to bring our garden plans to life!  My dad took all the ideas together and built our gardens on sight.  Students took turns watching and asking questions as they were being assembled.  After they were done, we picked the best place for them to be so the sun would hit them.  Next week planting!  Be sure to check back often to watch our garden grow.

More from the Cool Aid Corner...

All about Plant Parts

Cash reporting on the parts of a plant and their jobs...

https://youtu.be/ney9WJF5pG8

Audrey reporting on plant parts and their jobs...

https://youtu.be/9U9XLtCenOI