As we all come back to school
after a generous Christmas break, first graders find themselves thinking about
SNOW! Can we go outside today so I can
wear my snow pants? Should I bring my
sled to school? There are some awesome hills! So, rather than force firsties to think of
other things – we’re “harnassing” the power and talking
about all things SNOW!
A favorite activity for both
student and teacher is a snow globe activity that I found on pinterest last
year. I’ve seen many versions and mine
is a mess work-in-progress! Last
year the paint was too dark – this year it’s too light . . . and so it
goes! We made it work!
The first graders viewed MANY
snow globes on the Smart Board, ensuring that they had some background
knowledge to work with. Then, we brainstormed
some scenarios – what would it be like to live in a snow
globe? The writing that they did is FULL
of imaginative ideas and directions that I never even dreamed of (if you can
imagine!) I have taken some pictures of
a few but it doesn't do them justice so . . . . please visit our room
to see more!
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