Category Archives: Lower Elementary
Poptart Pillows
Grades One and Two have completed a hand sewing project, “pop tart” pillows. Students designed their pop tarts on paper and then had a group critque to help each student plan the construction of their chosen design. Students could dream … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, practical life
Picasso, Hats, And Pottery
Tiny hats, Picasso inspired portraits, collage, and holiday making have made art an exciting place!
Posted in art, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary
LE Science and Social Studies
First and second graders got messy while exploring the elements that make up soil. This is the time of year that leaves drop and plants begin to decompose, making up leaf litter. Students found a few rocks and saw what … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, science, social studies
Free Time In Lower Elementary
What happens during free time in Lower Elementary? Finger knitting and Magna-Tile construction. Games that encourage logic and spatial reasoning, alongside a classic game of chess. A spontaneous flurry of comic book creation. Free time is built into our curriculum … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary
Leaf Exchange
Lower Elementary students recently completed the annual leaf delivery to the Primary classroom. Lower students have a great time collecting the leaves during Primary’s quiet time, knowing the Primary students will have an enormous surprise when they wake up!
Posted in Lower Elementary, outside, Primary
Building Community With Middle School
Middle School students have had a busy few weeks building community with younger students. They are learning and teaching stop-motion video making with their Lower Elementary parters, continuing the tradition of packing Upper Elementary students’ gear for Glen Helen, went … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Lower Elementary, Middle School, practical life, Upper Elementary
Veteran’s Day
McGuffey classrooms were treated to presentations from military veteran parents for Veterans Day. It was a nice way for our students to learn about this fascinating career.
Posted in Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary
Voting At McGuffey
McGuffey students voted again this year. Upper Elementary and Middle School students participated in the annual League of Women Voters Kid’s Vote program. Using the League’s voter guide to learn about the candidates and their positions, students could be educated voters. … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, Middle School, Primary, social studies, Upper Elementary
Focus
Focus comes in many forms. At McGuffey, students use what they need to focus on their work. Sometimes that’s a quiet classroom space. Other times, it’s fidgets or putty to quietly manipulate.
Posted in Lower Elementary, Middle School, Primary, Upper Elementary
Art and Music
Measuring, creating, building, playing. At McGuffey, students grades 1-8 have art and music twice a week.
Posted in art, Lower Elementary, Middle School, music, Primary
