Plants and Mo Willems

Over the last few weeks, we have been studying Mo Willems books during our literacy block.  We have read TONS of Piggy and Gerald, Pigeon, and Knuffle Bunny books as well as some of Mo's other books that aren't as well known.  We have spent time writing in our Thoughtful Log about Mo's books.  We also worked in partners to write our very own Pigeon stories!  They were very creative and funny and I loved seeing how the groups worked together to make decisions about their stories. 

In science, we have been learning about plants, seeds, the earth, the water cycle, and ways to keep the earth healthy.  We have made a science table where we can explore the different seeds that we have planted.  This is a favorite during center time!  We have also been very busy writing in our science notebook about all the great things we are learning.

In math, we have started chapter 11.  In this chapter, we will be practicing addition.  Everyone is very excited about this chapter since we have been practicing addition all year.  We have some fun addition projects to do with this chapter and we will continue to practice simple addition facts.  You can practice these at home with your child, too!

Last week, we were able to go to the EPAC on Friday to see a Dr. Seuss play (Seussical) performed by kids from our school.  It was amazing and our class loved watching it!  What a great experience!

Here are a few pictures from our room:

These are some navy bean seeds that we planted in a CD case.  They sprouted very quickly and are now growing out the top of the cases.  We can see how the roots, stem, and leaves grow through the CD case.

These are the different seeds that we planted.  They are all different!

We are trying to grow a potato plant, but it isn't doing anything yet!

We planted some seeds in cups.  Three of the cups have sprouted.  We are still waiting for the rest!