Animal Classifications
In order to understand the relationships between animals and their environment, the children first need to know about how animals are...
Ben and Jerry "Employees"
We have been learning about how animals and plants depend on one another. As we end this unit, the children applied their knowledge of...
We Learn by Doing!
We are studying about how bees help pollinate flowers. First the children made bees from pipe cleaners. Then the children partnered up...
Tagging Monarchs
We have had the wonderful opportunity to tag our monarchs with scientific data. I bought tags from Journey North. Each tiny tag is...
Connecting Science and Writing
I picked a bunch of flowers from my gardens for the kids to observe. They wrote down their observations, such as smells, color and...
Questioning Skills
In reading and in science, we have been working on asking and answering questions. Learning how to ask a great question is the simplest...
Faber Gardens Field Trip
Wow! The field trip was fabulous, although we did have a few sprinkles! It sure didn't dampen our spirit! The children were able to go...
Our Little Tradition
We have a tradition each time we release monarch butterflies. I chose 2 students to help with the release. Then we gather in a circle...
Field Trip to Faber Gardens
We are taking a field trip to my house next Friday, Sept.8. Please turn in your permission slip and $3 as soon as possible. #fieldtrips...
Monarch Mania
One of our first science studies will be featuring monarch butterflies. We will observe and measure the caterpillars every day to see...
