Category Archives: Lower Elementary
Having Fun Learning Taekwondo
Oxford Martial Arts & Fitness welcomed our students back last Friday for our first Taekwondo lesson of the year. These lessons are part of our PE program, and they give our students the opportunity to run, jump, kick, and block with their instructors. The lessons … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, Middle School, physical education, Primary, Upper Elementary
Color Party
Yesterday in Art, Ingrid hosted a “color party” for students in Lower Elementary. Grade 1 students study the color wheel every year, but this year our students in Grades 2 and 3 got involved and helped prepare for the party, making … Continue reading
Posted in art, Lower Elementary, McGuffey
Sewing in Lower Elementary
Students in Lower Elementary are in the midst of their second sewing project of the year with Ayelet. Last week, students made bookmarks out of felt and stitched a border onto them to practice stitching. This week, students are making small … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, practical life
Preparing for a Celebration in Lower Elementary
Students in Lower Elementary spent last week preparing for their part of the school-wide Celebration of Learning that took place on Friday. The Celebration of Learning is a time when students from all grades at McGuffey can invite their parents to … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, McGuffey, practical life
Paper and Concrete Bling Bowls
McGuffey students in Grades 1 through 8 have been experimenting with various types of concrete and paper mixtures. Grade 1 students created bowls out of shredded construction paper and concrete. This project had multiple steps and required some patience as our bowls slowly … Continue reading
Posted in art, Lower Elementary
Making Personal Timelines in Lower Elementary
Students in Lower Elementary recently completed work on their Personal Timeline projects. This project is part of our History curriculum and aims to help students learn more about how time unfolds and how they can begin to view their own life in … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, social studies
Lower Elementary Gets Back to Work
Now that we’ve started the first full week back in our normal routines after Winter Break, our students in Lower Elementary have hit a stride in their daily work periods. With the reliable time slot of two hours every morning, … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, Montessori method
McGuffey on Ice
January brings the cold wind and snow, but it also brings ice skating. McGuffey students are always excited for January because it means PE at the ice rink. The students get to have the rink to themselves to learn to skate, … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, McGuffey, Middle School, physical education, Primary, Upper Elementary
Lower Elementary Learns About Hanukkah
Before leaving for winter break last month, students in Lower Elementary were given a presentation about Hanukkah from Ayelet Yariv, a frequent substitute teacher in our classrooms and an Extended Day staff member here at McGuffey. Ayelet, who is from … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, Lower Elementary, social studies
Casting “Singing in the Rain”
On November 1, the annual musical was announced using a sprinkler and rain-gear to let parents and students know that we will be performing “Singing In The Rain.” Our performances will be held on May 4 and 5, 2017, at the … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, drama, Lower Elementary, McGuffey, Middle School, music, Primary, Upper Elementary
