Cooperation and Compromise through Pumpkin Carving!

The Super Kinders learned about cooperation and compromise through group pumpkin carving. Each group was given one pumpkin. First, they had to design their faces on paper as a group. Students had to collaborate on one cohesive design before they could use markers to transfer their design to the pumpkin. Once they had their faces drawn on their pumpkins they were able to gut out their pumpkins with their hands. the designs were carved out and then they were able to pose with their end product. Students learned that when we work together, present ideas and compromise within a group you can make great jack o' lanterns!

Taylor and John's art work

John "I got two pieces of paper and taped them. then I made one giant circle and decorated the crown."

Taylor" I made a Hawaiian girl. I used paper to make her. I colored and taped everything together then she was done."

Questions for the dinner table 10/18/11

• Can you draw a horizontal graph?
• Can you draw a vertical graph?
• Why do we use graphs?
• What activity did you do in Spanish class?
• Did you earn a sticker in P.E.?
  

Questions for the dinner table 10/17/11

• What were the two Ipad centers in literacy centers today?
• What was your favorite part of the book Mrs. Kuehn read after lunch today?
• Did you learn a new song in music class today?
• What is the difference between the Ipad 1 and Ipad 2?
• Can you explain the write the room journal?
  

Questions for the dinner table 10/14/11

• Can you tell me what about Math Monsters?
• Did you finish your apple counting book?
• Who had a birthday in your class today?
• Who was the mystery ready today
• Tell me about the dog name Gloria.
• Who did you skype with today?
  

Students used their counting boards to show their number from 1-10.

Questions for the dinner table 10/11/11

• Who was the parent volunteer today?
• What app did you use in literacy centers to make your sight words?
• Did you class get a new student today?
• What is her name?
• What number scene did you have to draw during math class today?
• Did you read a chapter in Wayside School?