Dance, Mythological Zoo and a New Shade of Green

 The Alpha students enjoyed learning basic dance steps, moving their bodies to the music and following the direction of dance teacher, "Miss Anna." This special guest  is the aunt of a student in Alpha.

The children were all smiles every step of the way, trying to keep up with even the most challenging moves.

We celebrated a special birthday this week, and the birthday boy couldn't have been happier having Mom and Dad right there with him to share it with his friends!

 Keeping your balance and carefully walking under the limbo stick as it inched closer and closer to the ground was quite a challenge in Music class this week. Mrs McIvor knew those little frogs could do it though!

Ms. Wiltshire showed the children how to play the flute. What a treat!

We took a trip to the Mythological Zoo on display in the library this week. The students in Mrs. Cobb's 6th grade English class told the students what they had learned about these interesting creatures and how they had constructed them.

We have been talking about our new season of spring with the budding flowers, new green leaves on the trees and how the bright yellow sun helps them to grow. Before mixing the colors of yellow and green, the children predicted the colors they thought they might create.

 Then they did some experimenting, making many new shades of bright green.

The boys and girls cut their handprints made from these beautiful colors of green to make new Spring leaves for the classroom tree.

Which wooden rectangle is smaller, and which one is larger?

After ordering the different rectangles by size the children layered them from largest to smallest. They were so pleased that they had made a triangle.

These friendly frogs are quite thoughtful and kind. They always jump right in when a friend needs help.

In Exploring on Friday the children enjoyed decorating the Dr. Seuss hats that they had made with letters, flowers and insects.

AND ..... "Do you like my hat???"
" Yes, I like your hat."

Spreading a graham cracker with sky blue cream cheese and then using gumdrops, jelly beans or M&M's to make a flower with a marshmallow center was quite a treat.

Then to make the stem and petals, they had to SQUEEZE really hard to make the lines and ovals with green icing.

                                                      It was almost too pretty to eat!

A new art adventure was drawing on a piece of paper underneath the table.

 The boys and girls used colored chalk on black paper to draw flower, sunshine and insects .

Some Books Read This Week:

"Skunkdog" by Emily Jenkins
"Color Dance" by Ann Jonas
"Seasons" by Robin Nelson
"The Cat in the Hat Comes Back" by Dr. Seuss
"Hop on Pop" by Dr. Seuss

Dates to Remember:
4/2 Field Trip to Dentist
4/5 Relay For Life - 3:00 P. M. start with food, raffles and games / 6:00 P. M. Opening Ceremony
4/12 Almost Sleepover  -  6:00-9:00 P. M. ($50.00 donation) 5 spots left
4/19 Celebrate the Arts Program and Picnic  - 11:00
4/26 Parents Day  - 8:30 in Student Activity Center followed by refreshments and presentation of special gifts to parents in the classroom until 9:30. This will be followed by a short visit to the playground and a mini exploring from 10:15-11:30.