VINS Trip

We had an awesome day learning more about birds, and for many kids seeing the Vermont bird they have been studying up close!

Wing It!

What an amazing show! First grade learners have worked hard to learn about Vermont birds through research, read alouds, art, music, and observation. We can’t wait until our upcoming field trips to VINS and North Branch Nature Center!

Birds

Our last two ECO lessons have focused on learning about birds.  Through observations, play, and targeted lessons, students will be able to answer questions about heredity such as "How are parent and offspring birds alike but not exactly alike?", and "What patterns of behavior help offspring survive?" 

The kids have all chosen a specific Vermont bird to research in class, and will use what they have learned to answer these questions about structure and function.  In addition to science, there is a research and writing component in which students will create a page in a class "Bird Field Guide".  Ask your child to tell you more about their bird!

Four Winds

Today for our Four Winds lesson, the kids learned about the role of deer in our ecosystem! We looked closely at a deer’s body and discussed how their body has adapted to the environment.  Ask your child to tell you more!

Writing Reviews

Our opinion writing unit brought us to a local favorite, The Skinny Pancake, to taste test three different crepes and write a review of the restaurant!  All the kids agreed that the food was delicious!

Here are some  quotes taken from their writing...

“My favorite was seeing them making things.” - Cora

“I like the flowers and the pictures.” - Oliveea

“I would give it a five [star] because their crepes are amazing and all their food is amazing!” - Victor

“I really like their food because they put really yummy toppings.” - Owen

“Skinny Pancake is 100 percent good!” - Emeline

“I love the chocolate strawberry and ham and cheese crepe because I love crepes.  You should go there sometime.” - Marquis

“I like the dessert and the pizza because it is good.” - Ethan

“The one I liked best was the ham and cheese crepe.” - Erik

“Skinny Pancake is awesome.  They have amazing crepes.” - Maggie

“The Skinny Pancake is cool!” - Makai

“Go to The Skinny Pancake.  It is great.” - Moira

“I like the flowers in the vases and the place is great so you should try it.” - Revyn

“I love Skinny Pancake!” - Rowan

"The crepes are so good because the fillings are so delicious. That is why I give it so many stars." - Satya

ECO

We continued our sound waves unit at ECO today by experimenting with using sound to communicate over a distance.  The learners created a unique call or whistle sound with the knotweed whistles they made recently with Ken from NBNC and used them to signal their partners. We also had fun climbing at “Fallen Tree Camp”!