Second Grade STEM Projects!

In writer's workshop the second graders are working on opinion writing.  They combined their STEM skills and writing skills to create a "toy" using all recyclable materials.  Then, using what they know about persuasive writing, they wrote their own commercial scripts to convince others to buy their invention! Their creativity and persuasiveness really shone in these amazing commercials!

As does the creativity of their teachers, Mrs. Gildersleeve, Mrs. Serafino, and Ms. Anderson!

Fifth Graders Excel in Advertising

The fifth grade teachers and technology teacher teamed together in their colony unit.  After learning all about the colonies with their classroom teachers, students were challenged in technology to design an advertisement persuading people to move to the new world.  The students did such an incredible job!  Enjoy the examples below!

Osmo Time!

Osmo Numbers combines tangible tiles with an interactive game to build math confidence.  First graders did an outstanding job working collaboratively to sharpen their math skills!

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4th Circuit Snaps!

In conjunction with their unit on circuits in science, fourth graders worked collaboratively to build amazing electronics! The way they worked together and problem-solved was commendable.  We have some future engineers in the fourth grade!

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Third Grade Continent Movies

We had been studying continents in third grade through the use of Virtual Reality, when one of our third graders, Madison, had a great idea for a green screen video...so here is the fruition of her vision!  Students researched, wrote a script, practiced, helped pick out backgrounds and voila - A beautifully crafted movie! The third graders did amazing work - very impressive!

Special thanks to Madison!  Enjoy!

Veteran's Day

On November 11th we stand united to honor our military veterans.  Mrs. Palazzi's kindergarten learned a new song and made flags to mark the special day.  

Enjoy!

What I Like about Me!

One of many wonderful things about having a Dog Assisted Interventionist is that it allows us to weave in some Social Emotional Learning lessons along the way. 

In What I Like about Me, first graders identified characteristics that they are proud of in order to enhance self-acceptance, awareness of strengths and self-confidence.

This aligns with The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotion Learning (CASEL):

• Possess self-confidence - When students are able to recognize their strengths, their self-confidence grows.  Self-confidence is an integral piece of a healthy social emotional state.

Later we will tie this lesson into self-efficacy and social awareness.

Students discussed what they are proud of in the areas of family, friends, accomplishments.  They also brainstormed what Murphy would be proud of if he could communicate that with us.  

A powerful lesson for all involved!

Please click on photos to enlarge- check out the hallway near the tech room to see ALL of the first graders!