Egg Drop!

     On Friday, we were treated to such warm weather.  It was a perfect morning to do an egg drop.  The kids worked with a partner or two to design a container that would protect a raw egg when it was dropped from a ladder (spotted by me for safety).    They were all given the same materials.  We had many different styles of containers.  It was a great lesson in team work and critical thinking.  We ended up with lots of smashed eggs this year, but we enjoyed the challenge.  The kids did a nice job supporting each other when we got outside.  Here are some shots from this event.

Valentine's Flashback Photos and Some St.Patty's Fun

     I realized I had not posted the super cute pictures of the kids with their mustache Valentines from Mrs. Fisher.  We had fun with those.  That Mrs. Fisher is a very clever lady.

     Moving on to other more recent holidays. . .   We read the book That's What Leprechauns Do by Eve Bunting on Friday to introduce the idea of leprechauns.  A number of the kids knew about them.  The kids collectively built a trap to try and snare the little guy.  When I visited the classroom today, I noticed he had spilled green paint,  left some footprints here and there, and turned a number of posters upside-down.  We did not catch him, but I am hopeful that he left the kids some chocolate coins like last year.    Here is our trap.   We decided to leave a glittery green purse with fake money in it to lure him in.  One of my little guys really wanted me to leave my wedding ring, but I decided against it.  Ha Ha!

Scenes from Dr. Seuss Week

     Whoa!  Sorry that I haven't been keeping up on the blog.  I am going to renew my efforts.  Here are some pictures from Wacky Wednesday, Hat Day, Red and White Day, and the two gentlemen who celebrated birthdays this week.  There is also a link down below of a song version of Apples Up on Top.  It's a pretty cool version.  It's a Youtube video so be sure to supervise your little one if you check this out at home.

Click below for the Youtube video of Apples Up on Top set to music.

Fun!!!

Apples Up on Top song