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Monday, January 14, 2013

Agriculture in the Classroom

Once a month Mrs. Clodfelter from the Whiteside County Farm Bureau visits our classroom for Ag in the Classroom.  She has taught students about apples, pumpkins, soy beans, and this month her lesson was about cows.  They learned about the cow's stomache, different breeds, and all the products we get from beef and dairy cows.  The activity with her lesson this month was "Making Butter." 
 
Each student was given a little plastic container, which she filled with heavy whipping cream and the students started shaking...and shaking....and shaking.  Eventually they got butter.  Here are some pictures from other day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
They got to taste the butter when it got to the right stage.  They added some salty pretzels to enhance the flavor.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let is Snow!

On to the post...Tuesday we had Art. We have Art every Tuesday after lunch for a half an hour. As many schools do away with Art, I feel it is an important outlet for kids. They can be creative and use their brains in a completely different way. Some kids who struggle in other academic areas excel in Art!
  
Here is my disclaimer...I am not an artisit, I am afraid my twin got all of those genes; however, I can be art-ish and that is what I encourage the little darlings to be also. Here are the snowmen we created  using highlighting with an oil pastel and shading with charcoal. I think they look FABULOUS!
 
 
 







 
Happy Winter!
 

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Welcome 2013!

Do you make New Years Resolutions?  I usually don't.  I mean I always want to eat healthier, but those resolutions can be quickly broken....on January 2nd!!  However, this year I really want to make sure I am doing my best to improve blog post.  If you have checked back here to see if there is anything new, then you know what I am talking about!  I had really great intentions, but it is a challenge to find the time.  Just as I know all of you can have a hard time finding a good balance and getting things done.  Please tell me I am not the only one!  I will admit there were many times I picked up the school camera just to find the batteries needed changing or weren't charged and I would just return the camera and figure I will take the picture later.  Well, not this year.  I will try to make sure I am at least making 1-2 regular posts each week.  I love that this blog can give you a peek at what we are doing in the classroom.  I know it can be a useful resource.  I do ask that maybe you can leave some comments!  Let me know if you enjoyed a post, need more information, or have a request about what you would like to see!
 
 
Update**With that said, I tried for about an hour last nigh to upload a picture of our snowmen art work and am having difficulties...go figure!  So, I will post this and try to get those up as soon as I figure out how.  I think blogger changed how I need to upload.  I will investigate! Next up will be changing the screen... I know Halloween was several months ago!
 
May you have a wonderful 2013!!

Friday, October 5, 2012

Go Math!

Students can now check out the website that goes along with our Go Math series.  It can be accessed by heading to
 
 
Students were given usernames and passwords this week.  On this site they can find games, videos, and even the math book! 
 
Have fun exploring! 
 
*I hope to be updating this blog more in the future.  Thank you for visiting and checking back!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

The Scientific Method

While students are busy studying for their Human Body Test, I thought I would take a moment to give you a sneak peak at what we will be working on next...The Scientific Method! 
 
 
 
 
 From the very beginning students wanted to know if we would be doing any experiments!  They should be happy to know that next week will be filled with experiments.  All experiments start with a good question!
 
Do more expenisve chocoloate chip cookies have more chocolate chips?
 
Are more expensive diapers more absorbant?
 
These are a few questions we will answer while we learn the steps in the scientific method.  I can't wait to hear what questions students can come up with !
 
 

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Reminders!

Just a reminder that there is a PFS Meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the computer lab for anyone interested in the Parents for Students organization!
 
Early Dismissal at 12:50 Wednesday! I hope the kiddos can enjoy the nice afternoon!!

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Open House!!

Open House
 
September 6, 2012
 
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
 
See you there!!