Sunday, May 21, 2023

MMU visit, 7 Continents, & Buddy

 

                                                                Tea of the week:  Lemon

This week we had so much fun exploring the world we live in.  I bet you have heard your child share that there are 7 continents in our world.  This 7 Continents songwas a bit of an obsession this week.  We intertwined some of our social studies (geography) and science (weather) with a story called Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain.  This story allowed us to explore the continent of Africa and the country Kenya, within it.  We also discussed what drought means and how that can impact living things.  Mrs. Auctor was able to offer us an extra art class on Tuesday.  We painted sticks inspired by the story we read and how Ki-pat uses sticks in a few different ways.  

This week was filled with many special events!  Buddy Dubay came for his last visit.  His music is always so enjoyable and uplifting!  We were lucky to have him come to UCS several times this year!

Then on Friday, we had a visit from an MMU advisory group, it was MMU's day of service in the community.  We were fortunate that we were asked if this group could come to visit with us!  We took a hike in the woods and then settled in the wooded outdoor classroom at our favorite tree spots.  We took turns reading and being read to by the MMU students.  Later they joined us for lunch and recess!  Friendships were made that were cherished by the kindergartners.  

Please enjoy this video ~





Saturday, May 13, 2023

2nd Week of May

                                                         This week's tea - Chamomile 

What a glorious week we had.  Some time was spent preparing for the music and art night.  Thanks to all who were able to attend, it was a magical night celebrating all the UCS students and their creativity! 

This week we read some stories centered around social-emotional learning.  We explored a book titled My Mouth Is A Volcano where a boy named Louis learns that it doesn't feel good to be interrupted and then realizes that he has been doing that to others.  Another story was called Ruby's Worry, this book reminds us that we can help our brain when we are worrying by talking about the worry with a friend or an adult. 

In Social Studies we talked about VT, our state, and some of its special features.  Toward the end of the week, we began talking about the USA, our country. Students loved working on puzzles together and noticing each state's unique design and what they may be known for. 

Eco was a blast! We installed a pulley with a bucket. Curious students spent time testing what would fit in the bucket and be lifted. So many important science skills were being used during this time - trial, and error, predicting, weight, size, cooperation, and pure fun!

We also took a hike around the woods loop and then gathered together to have some hot cocoa and eat a snack.  We also shared kind messages with one of our classmates because it was her last day!  She will be missed greatly! ❤



Sunday, May 7, 2023

Pollinators!

What a lovely weekend we were gifted with.  The leaves are popping, the tree frogs are croaking, and the dandelions are covering lawns and roadsides.  Yesterday I spent the day finishing up my year-long program and received the title, Master Naturalist.  I don't believe I am quite a master yet but consider myself to be a lifelong learner. I look forward to helping my students continue to grow their love of nature and become stewards of this earth. 🌳

This week students grew their knowledge of pollination and were prepared to share some of what they learned with the school.  Students worked through some nervous feelings on Friday and did an absolutely amazing job at the all-school morning meeting!  We received positive feedback all day on Friday!  Clips of the meeting were taken but not all.  My apologies if someone's part is not highlighted in the video below.  But please know they rocked it!!

As always thank you for your support!
                               

                         





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