Halloween is here and time to use our problem solving skills in Max's Adventure. Let's…
Get a first hand look how candy corn is made – CANDY CORN
Pumpkin pies, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin coffee, pumpkin munchkins – Everything is turning up pumpkins. Watch this video from the History Channel – All About the Pumpkin
"Orange" you glad pumpkins are in season?
In math, we are working on patterns, sequences, and functions that are part of the early algebra foundation. The focus of this unit is on describing, extending, constructing and recording repeating patterns. Students determine what comes next in a given pattern and begin to think about the structure of repeating patterns. Try this online pattern game to practice the skill of patterning – Moon Rock Patterns
It was a perfect pumpkin day in our class! We had a great time painting pumpkins from Dercole Farms.
Aftewards we wrote a thank you letter to Dercole Farms.
Sing Along with our favorite Halloween story…
After our visit from the local fire departments, we sat down and talked about what we learned. Here is what the children said…
"Today the fire fighters came to our school to teach us fire safety.
We learned that if there is a fire we should go outside. Don't hide and don't be scared of the fire fighters. Scream for help loud and make noise so they can find you. Don't go back in for your toys or pets.
Check your smoke alarm and do NOT play with matches!"
Monday, October 14th is Columbus Day. It is a National holiday to celebrate Christopher Columbus and his arrival to the new world. Below is a poem and here is a video created by National Geographic for Kids: Chrsitopher Columbus.
IN 1492
In fourteen hundred ninety-two
Columbus sailed the ocean blue .
He had three ships and left from Spain;
He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain .
He sailed by night; he sailed by day;
He used the stars to find his way .
A compass also helped him know
How to find the way to go .
Ninety sailors were on board;
Some men worked while others snored .
Then the workers went to sleep;
And others watched the ocean deep .
Day after day they looked for land;
They dreamed of trees and rocks and sand .
October 12 their dream came true,
You never saw a happier crew !
“Indians! Indians!” Columbus cried;
His heart was filled with joyful pride .
But “India” the land was not;
It was the Bahamas, and it was hot .
The Arakawa natives were very nice;
They gave the sailors food and spice .
Columbus sailed on to find some gold
To bring back home, as he’d been told .
He made the trip again and again,
Trading gold to bring to Spain .
The first American? No, not quite.
But Columbus was brave, and he was bright .
Poem taken from www.teachingheart.net/columbus.htm
Try these games to test your knowledge about Columbus and his voyage.
Click the image to start.
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Courage is the word of the month at William O. Schaefer. In October, Halloween is celebrated. We can read books about monsters to help us conquer our fears. Most of these monsters aren’t scary but even the cute ones can help us to feel bigger and braver. Read and listen to to Ed Emberley's book, Go Away, Big Green Monster!
Do you have fears at nighttime? Use the skill of telling your fears to go away. Show your fears who's in charge and watch them disappear! Use your courage to face your fears!
Do you need more practice? Here are 19 more monster books to read and enjoy. Click the image.
October is here. Watch the video below by Thomas Rasel. It highlights the sights and sounds of autumn. Identify other signs in our environment that let's us know the fall season is ahead. What is your favorite fall activity?