Category Archives: Lower Elementary
Photosynthesis
Lower Elementary used movement, signs, and their bodies to study photosynthesis, the process plants use to create their own carbohydrates as food. Students stood on a green mat representing chloroplast which absorbs the sun and held signs representing the sun … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, science
Celebrating Dr. King
The Oxford NAACP hosted its annual MLK Jr. Community Celebration and Creative Arts Exposition at the Oxford Community Arts Center. We are grateful to the NAACP for the extraordinary opportunity for our students to know they are a part of the … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, Middle School, peace, social studies, Upper Elementary
Reading Partners In Lower Elementary
The Reading Partners program in Lower Elementary is in full swing. Reading aloud to a friend not only brings comfort, it can also build fluency and confidence. Sharing a book with another student improves critical thinking for both students as … Continue reading
Posted in language arts, Lower Elementary
Ice Skating
The first of three Ice Skating field trips is in the books. The kids (and staff!) had a ball. Many thanks to parent volunteers for helping younger students get ice-skates laced and heading onto the ice with us.
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
