Taking Care Of Our Bodies & Brains While Also Having Fun!!!

 We take movement breaks and practice mindfulness everyday.  It is very important to us that we take care of our bodies and brains.  One way we make movement breaks even more fun and meaningful, is by singing, signing and dancing to Katy Perry's song "Firework".  One day when Ms. Vogel was visiting our classroom, she took this video of our movement break!  I hope you enjoy it!  I will record another video of ALL the kids singing and signing for you soon!

Students Made A Mural To Honor The Heart Of Patricia Polacco's Book, "Thank You Mr. Falker"!

After reading aloud Patricia Polacco's moving book Thank You Mr. Falker to the class, Colin thought that we should create a mural that celebrates the heart of her story!  Students made mural designs then voted on the one they wanted to create.  Students chose Lily's idea!

Students sketched out her design then started to paint!

Everyday when we look at this beautiful mural, we will be reminded of the fact that we all have things that are hard for us, AND if we ask for help, work hard, and try our best, we will be successful at ANYTHING we set our minds to!  We understand that we need to have a growth mindset, and that we can "fake it 'til we BECOME it"!

LOVE these photobombs! 

Thank you to Patricia Polacco for having a deep impact on our hearts, minds and lives by sharing her very powerful story!

We Made Our Realistic Fiction Books & Have Begun To Illustrate Them!

 

Students also took time to finish their mindfulness gratitude reflections.

We Have Some First Grade Friends Who Love Joining Us For Our Morning Exercises!

 We loved having them! It was so much fun!!!  We hope they come back again!

Students even taught our new friends "Firework" in American Sign Language!  This is one of our favorite movement breaks we utilize during the day!

Fabulously Fun Friday Morning Dance Parties!!!