Light and Shadows - Groundhog's Day

In science the last couple weeks we have been studying and exploring with light. So far we have investigated that things can only be seen when light is available to illuminate them, sources of light, and that light travels in a straight line. In honor of Groundhog's Day yesterday we studied shadows. We make little groundhog puppets and placed them in front of a beam of light. We noticed that when the puppet is placed in front of light, the beam of light stopped and could not travel through or around the object. We also observed that a shadow was created behind the puppets. We related this to groundhog folklore.

Seesaw and Math

This week in math we have been working on place value and counting. The kids have been using base ten blocks and equations to build, add, and compare two digit numbers. They also added two items to Seesaw to show their work. If you haven't checked it out please head over using the link below. We have also been working on counting. We started by practicing counting by tens to 100 to prepare for adding tens. We are now also working on counting to 120. This is often a skill we think kids can do, but it is often more challenging than we think. Below are also a few awesome videos we use here that you can also use at home. The kids are also practicing their counting and uploading it to Seesaw. :)

CLICK BELOW!!!!

https://blog.seesaw.me/mrslam1st/

Mannequin Challenge Hemlock Creek Teachers

At our staff meeting this morning we participated in the mannequin challenge. Enjoy! :) Go PACK GO! 

Green and Gold Friday - Week 3

Today is another Green and Gold Friday! We can't wait for another PACKER win this weekend! This morning we have had some Packer themed fun. We took our class photo, did a mannequin challenge, and did Packer words for Fundations (phonics). We also made a Packer riddle to solve during math. See if you can solve the adding doubles riddle below. ;) GO PACK GO!! 

  

Our Mannequin Challenge

Packer Themed Fundations Practice

RAZ KIDS Reading

This week in reading groups I introduced the kids to RAZ Kids. This is a website and app from the company Reading A to Z. This program gives students access to digital books at their own level. We will be using it in reading groups here at school but it is also available for you at home. The kids can read or listen to a book and then do follow up comprehension questions. The book levels will be adjusted as your child progresses according to their score on the questions. The subscription for this program is paid for by the school district and is available for you to use at home. So while the books we read online will not be coming home in your child’s book bag they can still be re-read at home using the app or website. Login information is listed below. Happy Reading!!!

https://www.kidsa-z.com/main/Login

Teacher Username: LAMB15

Password: 1234567

        

Green and Gold Friday

On Friday evening the Packers posted some pictures from Green and Gold Friday on their website. Our classes photo was included!!! Below is a link to the photo gallery. :) Go Pack Go!!

CLICK HERE - PACKERS Photo Gallery

Math - Base Ten

Last week we started a new unit focused on Base Ten. We started our learning focusing on teen numbers. We built teen number using math racks, ten frames, base ten blocks, drawings, equations, and numerals. Below are some pictures and links to some Base Ten games. 

BASE TEN FUN

BASE TEN BINGO

Green and Gold Friday & Social Media

Today at Hemlock Creek it was green and gold day! Many kiddos and staff were dressed in their Packer gear to cheer on the Packers in their play-off game this weekend. Below is a picture of our class in their gear and cheesehead hats.

In addition to wearing Green and Gold today Mrs. Held challenged us to tweet our photo to Twitter. I invite you to follow our classroom Twitter account as well as the school Twitter account. Just click the links below to find us. I plan to use Twitter more often in the future to post quick pictures. Mrs. Held will also be posting school information and pics.


https://twitter.com/WDPHemlockCreek
https://twitter.com/Mrs_Lambrecht




Please also consider following our school Facebook page using the link below. It is something new for our school but will also include lots of useful information. Thanks!

https://www.facebook.com/WDPHemlockCreek/

Friday Fun!

Sounds of Christmas

At the end of the day yesterday the kiddos learned how to draw Santa. This morning they then colored him and added words of sounds you might hear at Christmas time. This ties into our new science on sound (and light).

 Santa Read Aloud

Santa came to read to the kids today. He read Santa is Coming to Green Bay.

 Movie Popcorn and Hot Chocolate

Today the kids earned a PBIS reward of a movie, PJs, and popcorn. Kloe and her mom also brought in hot chocolate for the kids new mugs!

STEM Project: Santa's Parachute

Yesterday we read the book Santa Claus the World's Number One Toy Expert and followed up with a STEM experiment. STEM stands for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics. For this activity the kids had to design and build a parachute to help Santa safely land on the ground. They could use a variety of materials including cups, coffee filters, tissue paper, table cloth, string, tape, and more. They then had to experiment with their parachutes and make any necessary changes. Once successful they had to make their parachute even better. They had a blast! Here are some pictures and videos.