Archive for December, 2009

Snowflakes Are Floating Around Our Classroom!

Mrs. Buck's update for December 14th 2009

We had a terrific day today!  Our Question of the Day today was:  Have you ever held a hamster?  (Eleven students have not held a hamster; three students have.)  At our morning meeting, we changed jobs.  We also continued our countdown to Christmas.  Only eleven days left!  Wow!  In math, we talked about how all […]

Our Negative Space Pet Paintings Look Fantastic!

Mrs. Buck's update for December 11th 2009

We had a splendid day today!  Our Question of the Day today was:  Do you know someone who has a pet cat?  All of us do!  During our morning meeting, we met our new friend, Q-Bear.  Q-Bear is going to live in our classroom and help us learn different skills for growing.  Today, he worked […]

Our Dog Biscuits Are Baked with Love!

Mrs. Buck's update for December 10th 2009

We had a super day today!  Our Question of the Day today was:  Which do you like better:  fish or lizards?  (12 students like fish; 4 students like lizards)  At our morning meeting, we had a discussion about following classroom rules and making good choices in school.  Miss Sharon introduced our new class plan of […]

We Know About Animal Homes!

Mrs. Buck's update for December 9th 2009

We had a marvelous day today!  Our Question of the Day today was:  Have you seen a snake slither? (7 students have not; 9 students have.)  After our morning meeting, we worked at our Math Centers.  After indoor recess and lunch, we read a book about animal homes.  Did you know a pet rabbit’s home […]

What Would You Do If You Were a Cat?

Mrs. Buck's update for December 8th 2009

We had a terrific day today!  Our Question of the Day today was:  Do you like the feel of fur? All 16 students said “Yes!” After our morning meeting, we worked in our math groups at Centers.  Center #1 had us estimating different amounts of objects.  Center #2 involved playing the game “Give the Next […]