So… we have been working hard to learn all about folktales.  The children have done an amazing job with this unit.  I am proud of their ability to describe, discriminate between, and discuss attributes of folktales.  They also have done a nice job of writing their own.  This week, we read a fun version of the folktale “The Three Little Pigs”, as told by the wolf.  The children were tasked with creating a shelter that could withstand a fair amount of wind.  I was impressed with the thoughtfulness, revision and care that the children put into their plans and designs.  I was also impressed with their ability to revise their original plans, and the encouragement that they gave one another.  The children actually made comparisons to a STEAM project that we did at the beginning of the year.  It was fun for them to reflect on how far they have come.  I am really proud of this group, and the progress that they continue to make.

Wow.  What better way to finish up our unit on biomes, than by visiting them, via virtual reality?  What a fun morning we had visiting all of the biomes that we had been studying, with the new Google virtual reality goggles.  We are so appreciative that the PTA has supported this venture, because it was so fun, and helpful to see, up close, these amazing places that we have been studying.

When the weather is beautiful, and our research projects are done, what is there to do?…  Well, we decided it was the perfect opportunity to read outside with our book buddies. 🙂