Wow, when I sent home compost bags I never expected such a wonderful response! Our bucket was filled to the brim. Xan and Titus carried it together before recess to empty the load and spread it in the soil. Thanks for your support. The children were really proud they had contributions to "help Mother Earth feel better". I wish Junior G. had been in here today to see the effect of his lesson.
I have been asked to review the compost rules again so here goes:
1. No meat or meat fats due to the likelihood of bacterial growth
2. No milk or yogurt to keep down the smell
3. A worm's favorite food is used coffee grounds and we want to attract worms
We also had Music and Spanish today- which is not to say they aren't as exciting as compost.
After fruit break, we did scissor cutting work with pictures. Depending on their skill level, some children colored an apple tree and then cut it into four parts. They then reassembled it on construction paper and glued the new picture down. Others folded a paper with 1/2 of a butterfly and cut. When they unfolded the paper the had a full butterfly to color and glue to construction paper.
I have noticed a decline in scissor skills overall in the last few years. Although some hair may fall victim (or the curtains in my mother's house) I would advise all parents to buy their child safety scissors, show them how to hold them and then give them scrap paper to practice. Opening and shutting scissors strengthen the muscles between the thumb and first finger. Hand/eye coordination is also developed by cutting. Really, it's worth the mess and new hairstyle to allow your child to cut!
Your children either brought home yesterday or will bring home today their picture proofs. Please take note of the due date on them. I looked through our class and thought they were exceptionally good.
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