The teacher reviewed the animal vocabulary from the previous class by pointing to the animals as their names were said in Spanish. Next, the teacher introduced a new topic on colors, guiding the class through a worksheet that was completed together. Students then practiced pronunciation by repeating the color words after the teacher. To finish the lesson, the class played an interactive game where students had to find objects in the room that matched the color the teacher called out.

Today, we continued to discuss the importance of responsibilities as citizens, such as maintaining a clean community, following laws, getting involved, and exercising our right to vote. The mini book that was begun on Monday, named "Citizens Have Responsibilities," was completed.

For today's lesson, we discussed the word responsibility. They were asked to share their idea of what responsibility means and give an example of a responsibility that they have at home. Then, we discussed the importance of responsibilities as citizens, such as maintaining a clean community, following laws, getting involved, and exercising our right to vote. Finally, we started working on a mini book named "Citizens Have Responsibilities," which we will continue on Wednesday.

We read the book Unicorns Love Ice Cream. Then I showed them the steps of the project. Students got a premade ice cream cone template and then glued burlap on for texture like a true ice cream cone. Then the students made their “ice cream” scoops by tracing circle stencils on paper and cutting out the scoops. Next, they glued the scoops to the cones. Then they decorated the ice cream with oil pastels and “sprinkles” (punched out color paper). This activity incorporates different media and techniques which help the little artists build skills.

We started our time together by stretching to avoid injuries. Then, we jogged two laps around the field. We explored the Earth's surface and air and wind that tied into our Science lessons. We enjoyed the beautiful fall weather.

We discussed the various features of the Earth's surface. We viewed a Magic School Bus clip about the Earth. We viewed the features while we were outside for P.E.

Learning the Game "Clap Catch". Team game involving all students which requires clapping hands just prior to catching a ball tossed from another student. This game promotes coordination, timing, and teamwork. FootRace around the perimeter of the Batt rear sports field. Combination of speed and endurance training.

Using various Web sites to identify and print out Word Searches" that are appropriate for 1St and 2nd Grade level. "Themed" word searches with various animals, dinosaurs etc. Students were tasked with locating various animal names and terms on a printed word search sheet.

The teacher presented a PowerPoint about animals in Spanish, introducing 15 animal names while the students repeated each one. The students followed along with a worksheet that included the animals and their names in Spanish. Afterwards, the teacher led a game in which the students identified animals by pointing to the one named by the teacher. In the final activity, the teacher pointed to an animal, and the student practiced saying the word aloud in Spanish.

We discussed and reviewed flight and acceleration. We used what we knew/learned to create paper airplanes. We used the directions in the book. For our next session, Mrs. Jaqie will acquire a few books from the public library.