PEACE, LOVE, AND SHOW & TELL

Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Second graders spent time recently learning about who Dr. King was and why we celebrate him today. Lower School students were able to participate in a Scholastic event: MLK Scholastic Live Read Aloud of “You Are A Star, Martin Luther King JR.” with author Anastasia Magloire Williams. Students listened to the reading and were able to pose questions to the author afterwards. The live event ended with students across the nation collaborating to create a “Peace Poster” with the author. Students were challenged to think about where they want to see peace in their communities and how they can help achieve that peace.

Second graders were given the opportunity to Show & Tell about their Christmas Break! Each student brought an item to share with the class. We learned about Pokémon, Lego sets, skating, board games, Box Car Derby races and much more! Children are eager to share what they LOVE and we use this opportunity to practice public speaking, eye contact, and asking-answering questions.

Lower School loves an opportunity for Show & Tell. This week a 3rd grader earned enough “positive punches” to choose a reward and he chose to bring his dog to school. Our class was lucky enough to have the pup visit our classroom. After lots of snuggles and several puppy kisses the second grade class unanimously voted to have a campus dog. Maybe this will be our next persuasive writing opportunity.

The weather has been quite cold which means recess is indoors. While we are hopeful for warmer temperatures soon, we know how to make indoor play stimulating and fun! Marble Run and Lincoln Logs continue to be the favorite choices for recess but reading is also at the top of the list.

Students recently visited the Middle School to attend the Colonial Village. Mrs. Kimmel’s fifth grade history class hosted an interactive tour of a historic colonial village. Our class first visited an apothecary and learned about herbs and how they were used to treat different illnesses. Next, they went to the candle shop and watched the process of candle making from animal fat. Then, all second grade shoes were mended at the Cobbler Shop and students got to shine some shoes themselves. The General Store was next on the tour and students purchased small candies for one cent and learned the General Store was a place to purchase or trade for supplies and also a place colonists like to socialize. Students then visited a colonial kitchen and were able to make their own butter while learning about starting a fire and cooking over an open flame. The last two stops on the colonial tour were the farm where they heard about different crops and farm animals and the Blacksmith Shop where they watched a demonstration of repairing a horseshoe.