CmPS visits the Central Brevard Humane Society

We had a great time visiting the Central Brevard Humane Society! (No...we didn't adopt any pets!) However, we did make some very meaningful connections and are looking forward to partnering with them in the struggle to ending the homeless animal situation here in Brevard. The kids have some wonderful ideas and are looking forward to implementing some of their solutions!

Ben and yet another cat!

Mia was such a lover-girl! She introduced us to the center and showered everyone with kisses!

3rd Grade is reading...

Judy Moody Goes to College by Peter H Reynolds
Judy gets tutored. I like this book beacause it is exiteing.
aaron

Dragons by dougal dixon
It has good facts about dragons. I like it because it has dragons
-Chris

The Middle of Somewhere by j. b. Cheaney
I like this book because in the middle Gee disappears in to thin air.
-Megan

Deltora Qest Lake of Tears
Del. qest is about pepole on a qest tring to complete the del. belt and destroy Theagan the monster.
-Alex

NIGHT OF THE HOWLING DOGS by Graham Salisbury
I like this book because it is exciting.
-Jewell

2009 Is Flying By!

Welcome back to a new school year! The name of the blog needs to change as this is now the GSP blog! We have lots of things to add this year, some great films of our students, reading lists, and more! Check back often to see what's going on in room 901!

2009 is flying by!

WOW! We have done so much, it's hard to keep up with it all! Since my last post, we have had our Blue Ribbon ceremony, 100th day of school, Jog-A-Thon, and the Love Bug Valentine's Day celebration! I have included some pictures below.
It is so wonderful to be in the digital age, where we can capture learning instantly and be able to share with the world. I am amazed at the level of questioning our children have, at the discoveries they make, at the kindness they share. Our class is such an amazing place to be each day! Check out some of the wonderful things we have done recently!

Sammy, Sydney, and Kishen look on during First grade's Science Day. This led us to our science fair project; Which heat source will melt ice the fastest?

Carson's 100th day collection


Kishen, Tori and Jocelyn jump rope 10 times as part of our 100th day celebration. They had to do 10 different things 10 times to make 100!

Using problem solving skills, the children make 100th day glasses out of pipe cleaners!

Stephanie at the Blue Ribbon Ceremony, wearing her medal

Eric Carle Sparks Creativity

After reading many Eric Carle books and viewing his video describing his writing and illustrating process we decided to play Eric Carle! On Friday, our minds and hands raced with ideas! The children had a wonderful time making a beautiful and creative mess! (They did a wonderful job cleaning it up too!) Next week we will use our papers to create our own animals to tell a story. Hmm...perhaps we should make our own puppet show? Thank you Mrs. Crutchfield for helping us paint!

Our Gallery

Everyone used wonderful color combinations

Could this be a lion head?

Tyler's Green lizard? dragon?

Such wonderful and caring students

Sierra uses her hands. We had bells, golf balls, wisks, and all sorts of things to use!

The children shared their paints very well!

Excited About Puppets!

Last week, we were fortunate enough to have Mrs. Mary come to speak to us about puppeteering! The children were able to ask questions about puppets and learn a bit more about how puppets can help to express themselves! They even made their own puppets, much like our Froggy puppets we made during the first week of school. Everyone is excited about making more puppets, and thus have allowed us to change our unit! That is one of the most exciting things about the PYP curriculum. You [the teacher], are able to really listen to the discourse that occurs and change the activities and experiences to adapt to the children's interests and questions!