The big news today is that Finn and Umi have returned! Our classroom is now full and complete and filled with lots of excitement!

Miss Jennifer brought the gymnastics bus this morning and friends were able to work on the vault and spring board. They learned approaches on the board with straddle jumps off. Then they added the vault and worked on a squat on, a straddle on and pike ups. Some friends did handstands over the vault. They practiced jump half turns off the springboard at the end of class.

As our friends (old and new) reunited, our classroom stayed lively!

Owen, Kai and Vivian continued their study on battleships (Kai) and fighter jets (Owen and Vivian). They’ve used photographs and diagrams to study the parts and recreate what they see at the workbench. Simon brought in another resource for study: The Ultimate Book of Cross-Sections.

The space surrounding the pillar (chimney) is proving to be a favorite spot for friends to gather and play. The pillar creates space for groups to ‘section off’, but is also open enough that groups can intermingle and collaborate as they create, build and play.

The sun shone so beautifully on our playground this morning, we were excited to get outdoors and take a bite! Literally!

For breakfast we served whole wheat English muffins and peanut butter with tangerines. Lunch was whole wheat pasta with chicken, corn and bananas. For snack, we will serve crackers and fruit.

Have a great day!