2B or not to be? These are Mrs. Lehman's observations.: 2014

Monday, December 15, 2014

Cornbread and Christmas Concert!

With the study of American Indians and liquid measurement in math, 2nd grade had the enjoyment of measuring, baking and tasting Cornbread.

(Well, we used a bread machine. But we did measure the ingredients and watched it mix and smelled it baking.)

Once again the Lower Elementary WOWed me with their singing and musical talents! Mrs. Kniss should be awarded some amazing award for what she draws out in k-2 students. She is phenomenal!

Friday, December 12, 2014

Native American Homes Project

The creativity among 2nd graders:

These homes are remarkable!
Can you tell which are from the Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast or Plains?
Which ones are wigwams, long wooden houses, tee-pees, pueblos, or chickees?

(This one is a wigwam from the Northeast.)

(A tee-pee from the Plains region.)

(A wigwam, Northeast)

(Wigwam, Northeast)

(The two above are adobe Pueblos from the Southwest.)

(The Plains Indians lived in Tee-pees.)

(The five above are all . . . .you guessed it! Tee-pees!)

(The Indians of the Northwest lived in wooden long houses with totem poles.)

(Three above are also Tee-pees. . . our favorite! We need to visit the Plains of the mid-west this summer. . . Sounds like a great summer vacation trip Mom and Dad!)

Friday, November 21, 2014

Thanksgiving Celebration at Shalom Christian Academy is an exciting time of the year. Children dressing up as American Indians and Pilgrims. Games, Delicious Feasts, Hayrides, Snacks, Stories, Crafts. . . Oh, my!
I think the class will sleep well tonight! At least their teacher will. . . Zzzzzzzzz. Such fulfilling activities will hopefully result in contented rest this evening for everyone. Here is our day!

THANKSGIVING FEAST!

MR. SHAKER (Turkey Hat) came to VISIT!

Mrs. Derstine taught us about the Jewish Festival of Tabernacle or Tents (Sukkot), which goes with our Bible unit AND our Separatists and Pilgrim unit in Social Studies.