Mystery Readers!

I've had such fun continuing Miss Livingston's "Mystery Reader" tradition! It is so exciting to read the clues each day and watch children get excited at the prospect of someone they know coming to read to the class! Here are several pictures from recent Mystery Readers.

Kate's grandparents were the Mystery Readers on her birthday!

Kristin M. reads to us from Olivia and the Fairy Princesses

If you are interested in signing up, please visit the online sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B48AFAC2C7-mystery There has been some talk about who is "allowed" to be a Mystery Reader. In my opinion, anyone who is willing and interested, is welcome! Grandparents, older siblings, moms, dads, or others! Let me know your ideas!

All About Erosion!

A couple of weeks ago, we had the pleasure of having Laura Howard and Doug Stewart visit our classroom to teach us about this month's Four Winds topic of Erosion. We had so much fun watching a puppet show to learn what causes erosion and then did a couple of experiments and a demonstration using our bodies. Take a look at these pictures!

A puppet show to start things off!

Shaking rocks in water!

Shaken vs. unshaken rocks.

Creating a "rainstorm" on a mountain to learn about erosion.

Our miniature version of Mt. Mansfield!

We went from a boulder....

...to pebbles!

Winter Fun!

The lack of fluffy, white snow outside our windows hasn't stopped us from jumping into our winter unit! We have spent lots of time learning about this chilly season, from reading popular winter books during read aloud to completing beautiful art projects. We even created snow people using the letters in our names!

Name Snow People!

We had fun reading this poem:

If snow came down in colors

How splendid would it be,

To make bright, jolly snowmen

For everyone to see!

and then created fabulous Rainbow Snow People. If you have a chance, stop by to see how beautiful they look in the hallway outside of our classroom!

Happy New Year!

Upon returning to school following the holiday break, we spent some time talking about the new year and what that means. We read a fun book, Squirrel's New Year's Resolution by Pat Miller and discussed what resolutions are.

After reading and discussing, we completed some New Year's self-portraits, complete with party hats! We then wrote our goals for the coming year and shared them with each other. I must say, we have a very ambitious group! Please scroll through the pictures below and enjoy what these kindergartners came up with for their New Year's Goals!

Lexi: In 2014, I want to build with legos.

Blake: In 2014, I want to read books.

Anderson: In 2014, I want to watch football with my dad.

Ella O.: In 2014, I want to read more books.

Haysen: In 2014, I want to help my Papa build my house.

Trey: In 2014, I want to ride a yak.

Stephanie: In 2014, I want to finish reading.

Clement: In 2014, I want to make people happy.

Wyatt: In 2014, I want to play baseball.

Ella S.: In 2014, I want to write more.

In 2014, I want to play baseball.

Addie B.: In 2014, I want to loose my two front teeth.

Brendan: In 2014, I never want to sleep.

Leo: In 2014, I want to build a house.

Addy O.: In 2014, I want to pet more puppies.

Kate: In 2014, I want to finish reading.

Dylan: In 2014, I want to use the computer.

Jared: In 2014, I want to read more books.