PATIENCE PIE...YUM!

Several weeks ago...haha...we learned about the importance of being patient. We read Pie in the Sky by Lois Ehlert which is about a little girl waiting through all four seasons for her cherry tree to grow and produce fruit. We related her patience to the classroom and discussed why we must be patient with each other. We then made 4 of our own pies from scratch (minus the fruit filling) with the assistance of my wonderful sister! Please enjoy the pictures below of your kiddos being patient while they wait their turns to add ingredients, stir, bake, and eat the pie!

FOOTBALL!

Last week we had our second visit from our Adopted New Albany Football players!! The kids are always so excited to visit with them and ask them all kinds of questions such as what position they play, who are they versing, could they win against the Buckeyes and why do they wear "grandpa" shoes. You would laugh at the things our little kiddos wonder about :) 
 

I PICK song and dance

One of the behaviors that strong readers develop is being able to choose a book that is "just right" for them. A book that is of their choosing, they are interested in, chosen for a specific purpose, can be understood, and they are able to read most of the words. The Daily 5 format uses the acronym I PICK to remember these important elements in choosing books.
I (I choose my own books)
P (Purpose: Do I want a book to learn from, to enjoy, to easily read....?)
I (Am I interested in this topic?)
C (Comprehension: Do I understand the book?)
K (Know: Do I know most of the words?)

We watched a few Youtube videos of other classes around the USA singing and dancing to the IPICK acronym. We decided to make our own version and record it. Two weeks ago, we chose music to sing to and with the help of our music teacher we created a beat! This past week we practiced singing and choreographed the dance. The girls made a dance and the boys did their own.
This coming week, the kiddos want to make a backdrop and discuss dress attire! Once we record and review, we will share with all of you!

Back to the Past

Back to the Past....
Today we walked to the Ealy House after hearing a message from New Albany's Community Development Planner. He told us he needs to make plans for New Albany's future in 50 years..and he wants our help!!! He also told us we should look at the past to plan the future. After watching his message we charted the most important details: the who, what, why, and how. 

We started our mission to the past today with a trip to the Ealy House. This house is over 150 years old and preserved to maintain the look and feel of it's age. We learned about life long ago as we explored each room and listened to the docents describe household items. The mayor of New Albany served as a docent today too! We saw some very interesting artifacts such as a rug beater, a rope bed, a butter churn, a corn cobber, and bed pan to name a few. Over the next few weeks we will compare life from long ago to our life in the present. We will then brainstorm what the future might need to keep New Albany healthy and growing.