We're Back!

Exploring the properties of absorbent polymers,

science observations are always fun,

everybody likes to get their hands in, 

and it's a sure way to bring smiles to our friends.

The Red Cross came to school to talk about emergency preparedness.

our Math Mentors were back,

this time we're writing equations,

and solving them.

We even had a little time for oral math problems.

We even got tapped at the last minute to perform at gathering.

 It's so good to be back at school!  The kids and the staff, as well as the dog, are all glad to be back in our usual routine.  We're back doing what we do best-learning and playing together!

We wasted no time getting down to business, we're learning about snowflakes and how they are made.  Did you know they are always hexagon shaped and made with water vapor not rain?  We used powdered "snow" to observe how super absorbent polymers work and made our own snow to play in.  The Red Cross came to school for the first of two presentations on emergency preparedness (the kids took it all in stride).  Finally, the Math Mentors were back to help us with domino math, writing equations and solving them.  Those big kids are so great with the little ones, the positive energy in the room reminds all of the adults why we love working with these kids.