Science Fun

Tearing the paper

Shaking to make paper mush

Pressing out the water

In Science, we have been learning about paper.  We found out that paper comes from trees, and learned how it is made.  Students had fun making their own paper using toilet paper (clean of course, :)), and water.  To make it, students tore the paper in little pieces and put it in a small bottle.  After water was added to the bottle, students enjoyed shaking it until the paper turned to mush.  Then, they poured the mixture onto a screen and gently pushed out the excess water.  Once the paper dried, students could decorate it.

After Spring Break, the kindergartners will be learning about Living Organism.  They will be excited to tell you what living organism we have in our classrooms to observe and take care of.

Superkids Club

Students have enjoyed becoming better readers.  The Superkids now have a club and a Supernoodle (leader);  they've gone on a "Hunt" and we are excited to see what their next adventure will be. Again, we encourage your child to visit the Online Superkids Fun.  On this site, students can read the books we have in class, play educational games that reinforce reading concepts taught in class.  Also, please have your child read through the stories (and other pages) in their Superkids Club Books.  The books don't come home as often, now, and there are 2-3 stories in them as well.  Thank you for working with your child on the Fluency Folder!  We have noticed the improvements in reading for those who are consistently doing it.  As we say to the students, "why do we practice reading?"  Their response is "so we can get better at it."  They all have made great gains!  Continue reading to your child and listen to them read too!