In October, we had the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum join us in Room 112 to help us with a science investigation based on the states of matter. We had a great time putting what we had been learning about solids, liquids and gases in class into a hands-on experiment! Here we are mixing different solids and liquids together to create slime!
In November, we learned all about the election process including voting on a special day presented by the teachers. In the past I had sent the pictures from the teacher debates and the voting booth, but here we are enjoying the winner...Beach Day! This special day included a great beach-themed snack, a towel read-in and the best beach ball dance party the world has ever seen!
In December, we learned all about winter and New Year's traditions around the world. Each first grader received plane tickets and we traveled to different places over two weeks! We collected treasures along the way in our suitcases and put a flag sticker from the countries we visited!
We made Hagmanay bags from Scotland and practiced being first footers...
We visited France and made king cakes with a special prize "baked" into one of the slices...
We flew to Japan and created wish postcards to send into the air inside balloons...
We went to Germany and made our own "marzipan" pigs for good luck...
We collected lucky round fruits in the Philippines...
And even though I can't find any pictures, we also had an amazing time celebrating the Thailand water tradition of Songkran - complete with a water dance party and releasing live "wish" fish to symbolize starting a new beginning!
In March, we did several author studies, including Dr. Seuss! We even celebrated his birthday by enjoying a snack of green eggs and ham with a dash of Suess salt! (This dessert variation was made with vanilla pudding, green food coloring, Nilla wafers and sprinkles)
I will always remember the amazing surprise birthday party that the children threw for me at the end of May! They did a great job of keeping it a secret!
Mr. Price did an amazing job on Field Day this year! We were exhausted after all that exercise...good thing we ended the day with Popsicles and watching the 5th grade challenge!
Finally, one of the most special days we had all year was getting to see our friend who moved to a new state earlier in the year! We had so much fun Skipping with her, asking her questions about her new school and meeting her new puppy! We missed you, Happy!
Tomorrow's memories are all about a mystery visitor, his mischievous behavior, a scavenger hunt and a hidden treasure! Stay tuned!
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