Monday, November 18, 2013

Opinion Writing

The focus of our writing lessons have been making an opinion. This age group, as we know, LOVE to share their opinion :) We learned how to explain and justify our opinions in writing. This is a skill we will continue to spiral through our writing lessons throughout the year. 

Read Aloud: What Pet to Get?
Question: Which Pet is Best: Cat or Dog? Why is that pet the best?







Field Trip Frenzy!

This post is just a tad past due, but better late than never! In the month of October, our Kinder friends were able to go on TWO field trips! The first was to see dance performances by Musick Studios. We even saw Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Bratcher's oldest daughters perform!! They were fantastic! Our second field trip was to Trunnell's Farm. This was a grade level favorite! The students learned about pumpkins, squash, gourds, and the differences between them. We took a hayride to the pumpkin patch and were able to bring home our very own pumpkin!! Our tour guides gave us a tour of the corn maze and the mini market full of homemade jams, juices, and slushies (which we got to taste test)! The crowd pleaser was the animal and fun station- the students were able to feed baby pigs, cows, and goats! Here are a few snapshots of our fun filled October!