Our Grand Total and Gifts Galore!

We did it! We collected $95.00 for our Blue Santa project!! I am so very proud of the generosity, eagerness, and compassion our students possess. Today, we finished adding up our donations and then we did some online shopping. We problem solved whether or not we had enough money for a few toys and then, as a class, picked out the gifts. Here is a picture of our class with our toys! Next up, presenting the gifts to the Blue Santa program! These kids amaze me more and more each day! 

 We were able to purchase a Lego set, remote controlled cat, and two board games!! 

Blue Santa collection

Our kindergarteners presented their gifts for the Blue Santa drive today in the morning assembly! The total raised by all our sweet and generous kids was over $1000!! We are very proud of all our cline kids and family for participating in this wonderful toy drive! Our kids not only practiced math skills by doing this, but also the true meaning of Christmas by giving from their hearts! 

Way to go Cline Kindergarten!!

Excited about Hosting an Elf

Today we wrote a letter asking for a class elf! The kids are so excited about the possibility of getting one in our classroom! 

Blue Santa Project

The kids are LOVING our Blue Santa project. How awesome is it that kids are bringing in their own money to help out kids in need! Here are some pictures of us working on our posters, sorting, and counting our money! 

We've Been in School FIFTY Days!!

Can you believe it?! We have learned so much in 59 days. Not only math and reading, but also about each other! We had a great 50th day of school. We did math stations, blew bubbles, did some 50's dancing, and even had a rootbeer float. The kids (and Mrs. Kemp and I) had a blast! 

         two quarter in our piggy bank!

              50's day style {boy version}

            50's style dress {girl version}

               bubble blowing champ! 

                        center work  

   writing numbers 1-50 in math stations 

                shape find math station 

                roll to 50 math station 

                 50 dots for 50 days 

                 {how cute is this?!}

  sequencing how to make a rootbeer float

                            craft 

                       just dance! 

   

Sink or Float?!

Today we did a science experiment with our pumpkins. We made a hypothesis (our scientist word for guess) on whether or not our class pumpkin would sink or float in a tub of water. Many of us were shocked (see facial expression picture) to find out that it floated! While we were outside, we also discussed how as we added objects to our tub, the water level rose although the amount of water stayed the same. We talked about an object's capacity and also got to enjoy the good weather :)

             let the experiment begin! 

                           it floats!

                           what?! 

                 we can't believe it! 

Halloween Fun

We have been busy this week with Halloween activities. We have been learning about pumpkins and spiders. We are learning how to sort objects by size, shape, and color. I hope you all have a SPOOKTacular Hallowee! 

Patterning Practice

We are learning all about patterns this week. We are working on identifying, naming, extending, and creating patterns. Yesterday we all created patterns and had our friends at our tables extend them. Today we did another project on our iPads. We each made a pattern then labeled and recorded the pattern'a name using an app called Explain Everything. I LOVE this app and can't wait to use it again! 

         Extending our friends' patterns 

  naming patterns, "this one goes ABAB"

     Using Explain Everything on the iPad 

Exploring Force and Motion

We've been learning about force and motion this week. Today we talked about how when we move objects on an incline, they move faster. We learned the words incline, slope, and speed. We used blocks, clipboards, folders, and even our supply boxes to build ramps to send our cars down. The kids loved the challenge of building the "fastest" ramp. Of course, we decided that our slides on the playground made the best ramps!