MUSIC WITH MRS. ALLISON

The children used the drums to make patterns with sound. Each child repeated Mrs. Allison’s movements as they played the drums.

SALT DOUGH SNOWMEN

The students loved making salt dough snowmen. Each child had to roll out a large, medium and small ball and put them together to make a snowman.

OBSTACLE COURSE - CRAWL - JUMP - WALK

The children loved the obstacle course in the classroom. As the students completed the course they learned to follow instructions, wait a turn, and use their gross motor skills.

COLONIAL FAIR

Each year , the 5th grade students study about life in Colonial America. Mrs. Jordan invited us to stop by and visit the colonial village. The students listened to the older children as they told them about their daily life. One thing that I love about St. James is the interaction between grade levels.

It looks like we are in for a great new year at St. James!

Mrs. Diane

HOW DO TREES CHANGE ?

We learned that trees grow and we grow. The children loved showing their baby pictures to the class. Each child was thrilled to see how much they had changed.

LANDSCAPE PAINTING

I painted at the easel while the children watched me and then it was their turn to paint. As each child painted we talked about the sky, grass and trees. Each child had a blast as they painted a landscape at the easel!

P.E. THIS WEEK - WHOLE BODY EXERCISE BENEFITS

1. Improves balance and coordination

2. Improves bone density

3. Improves muscle strength

CHRISTMAS

MERRY CHRISTMAS,

Mrs. Diane

FALL FASHION SHOW AND HALLOWEEN FUN

I was thrilled with the children's performance during the Fall Fashion Show. Each child was wonderful!!!

SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE PUMPKIN PATCH

The primary classes were invited to visit the seventh and eighth grade pumpkin patch this week. The older students grew pumpkins for the school. As the children toured the pumpkin patch they learned a song, planted seeds ,picked a pumpkin,and listened to a story that was written by a seventh or eighth grade student. The older students dressed like a character in the book they wrote. We had a blast! A special thank you to Mrs. Nicole Ayers for putting together a wonderful trip to the pumpkin patch for us.

INTERACTIVE READ - ALOUD

An interactive read -aloud is where the class is actively engaged in listening and talking about the text throughout the duration of the story. We had a great time!! We loved ,The Little Old Lady Who was Not Afraid Of Anything.

THIS IS THE WAY WE WASH OUR CLOTHES!

This week the children had a great time washing clothes in our sensory bin. We learned that when we wash our clothes we are taking care of them. Sensory play may calm, focus, and engage a child. The sensory bin was the place to be this week!

FIRE SAFETY

We were thrilled to have a visit from the Texarkana Ar. Fire Dept. The children learned about special clothing that keeps a fireman safe. A special thank you to Mrs. Carla for helping set up this event.