Roots of Empathy with baby Everly

We are participating in the Roots of Empathy program this year, with visits from Everly and Mrs. Charron. It's amazing to observe Everly's behaviors, growth, and changes over time. We make predictions about how she would react to different situations and discussed the importance of empathy in understanding others. It's a wonderful learning experience that is helping us build connections and gain a deeper understanding of emotional growth.

December 2

December 16 - During our second Roots of Empathy visit, Everly slept the whole time! It was still a great opportunity for us to reflect on her growth and development, even if she was resting. We talked about how babies need a lot of sleep and how important it is for their development.

Santa is a Real Cool Guy

We had a blast performing at the Christmas concert, where we sang "Santa is a Real Cool Guy" and added some fun air saxophones to the mix! It was a lively and entertaining performance, and everyone had a great time getting into the holiday spirit with music and laughter.

Kandinsky Christmas Trees

 We learned about the famous artist Wassily Kandinsky, who had a unique ability to see colors when he heard music. Inspired by his use of shapes and vibrant colors, we incorporated his signature circles into our Christmas tree project. It was a fun way to blend art and music, creating a colorful and dynamic holiday masterpiece!

Morris & District Centennial Museum

 

Boat Design Process

In science class, we built boats that had to meet specific criteria: they needed to float, hold ten marbles, and move using magnetism. It was exciting to see some boats float perfectly on the first try, while others required slight modifications to succeed. It was a great hands-on learning experience in problem-solving and engineering!

Fall Birch Trees

On our field trip to Deer Meadow Farms, we observed the beautiful birch trees and their stunning fall leaf colors. We took the opportunity to create our own artwork by using masking tape to outline the trunk and branches of the birch trees. Then, we painted the leaves with watercolors, capturing the vibrant hues of autumn. It was such a fun and creative way to connect with nature!

The Pumpkin Drop - Testing Gravity

Thank you, Mr Dyck, for dropping our pumpkins off the school’s roof. All the pumpkins had been cleaned out and carved except for one. We wanted to test how fast they could drop to the ground. We learned that all objects free fall at the same rate regardless of their mass. And don’t worry...no pumpkins were harmed in the making of this experiment! (Well, maybe just a little smashed!) Thanks for making science a smashing good time, Mr. Dyck!