Children in Ms. Campo’s reading class learned about their “read to self” center. Students found a cozy spot & enjoyed their new books! … [Read more...] about Grade 1 “Read-to-Self” Center
Learning Center Visits Turtle Back Zoo
Learning Center Students went to the Turtle Back Zoo! We were able to take a train ride around the zoo and see all the beautiful animals! The students were especially excited to see the monkeys, bears, and giraffes. Even in the rainy weather, we had so much fun learning about and exploring the zoo! Some of us even got to touch a Stingray! … [Read more...] about Learning Center Visits Turtle Back Zoo
How We Know Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth?
How do we know that dinosaurs once roamed the earth? Well, science can be proven! Fossils are proof that something lived long ago. Today, the third graders made observations of fossils. They used magnifying glasses and microscopes to make these observations. They even saw fossilized poop! … [Read more...] about How We Know Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth?
Week of Respect
The Week of Respect is October 3-7. Even though NJ designates one week for activities, we continue to emphasize character traits throughout the year to foster positive character development. Here are some planned activities with the intent of building a strong sense of community. Week of October 3rd -- Week of Respect October 3rd is wear Blue to Stomp Out Bullying (District-wide) Create anti-bullying posters Classroom activities Ms. Bregman or Ms. McGrath visit the classrooms Make friends with someone you don’t know October 6th is wear Yellow for Respect (Character … [Read more...] about Week of Respect
First Graders Learn the Golden Rule
Ms. Oddo's class learned about the "Golden Rule"-treat others how you would like to be treated. First they read the story "Do Unto Otters". Then they sorted behaviors by "Things I would or would NOT want others to do" and created a flip book to help them remember this very important rule! … [Read more...] about First Graders Learn the Golden Rule