For one of our "Mad Scientist Fridays", the Kindergartners were able to create, experiment, and play with Oobleck. First, we read the book "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" by Dr. Seuss. We then spent some time brainstorming what it would be like to have Oobleck falling from the sky and all over the place. After talking about it, I let the Kindergartners know that we would be making our very own oobleck. With their eyes as big as saucers, they were very excited and ready to make a hypothesis about what it would feel like and if it would work. 
  With our paint shirts on and our tables covered, the Kindergartners successfully made their very own oobleck (and their very own mess!) They discovered that oobleck is not only a liquid but it can also act as a solid. What an amazing substance it is! Lastly, we packed up our oobleck to bring home and gathered to talk about our observations. Students were describing oobleck as slimy, gooey, stiff, strong, and even stretchy. What great descriptive words. For a few pictures of our amazing experiment, enjoy the slideshow below!

A few times a year, the Kindergartners and the 2nd graders spend a morning together sharing their love of reading and making friends! We spent nearly an hour with the second graders giggling about Dr. Seuss books, sharing our reading skills with our reading buddies, and making great friends! It is such a joy to see all of the older students help the Kindergartners and spend time with them. The Kinders even begged to be with the same reading buddy that they had in the fall when we met. It is amazing what an impact these experiences can make! Enjoy the pictures of our budding readers!

The first week of March is always a very exciting time in Kindergarten, it means that it is Read Across America week! That means a celebration of reading and Dr. Seuss! We spent a week reading Dr. Seuss galore, had guest readers from the school in the classroom to read to us, celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday with Things hats, and even had a readathon with our favorite books!
  It was a week full of laughter, silly rhymes, and celebration. Check out a few pictures from our great week of fun and learning!

We have been busy learning all about American symbols and some of our famous presidents. After President's Day, we spent the week studying George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. 
   The Kindergartners then brainstormed facts that they learned about Abraham Lincoln and created a video about him! They worked together in groups of 4 to share their knowledge and create some spectacular videos!

​Enjoy!