People from the Sci-Fi program at the University of Saskatchewan came to our school. Our K class joined in with the Grade 1 class to learn all about birds! We learnt about how birds adapt, what wing span is, different bird calls, and areas where certain birds live. Some fun activities included comparing ourselves to different bird spans (including measuring how many students it takes to make up the wing span of the Albatross), using straws as beaks to role play being hummingbirds looking for nectar, and making up our own species of birds using feathers, marshmallows, paper clips, and toothpicks.
We then had an early lunch and recess before hopping on the bus to Leroy for an afternoon of Pink Day activities. Most, if not all, of my students had never been on a school bus before, so that journey alone was a learning experience! When we arrived, we had just enough time to participate in 2 of the classroom activities that the SRC had planned. Then, we were treated to a magic show by Steve Harmon which took a positive spin on anti-bullying by focusing on Bucket Filling. It was a great reminder for our class, as we've been learning about bucket filling since the beginning of the school year. It's always great to learn amongst laughter ~ and who doesn't like a bunny and dove magically appearing!?
Some other highlights of the day were that our fish survived the weekend, we've discovered a sprout growing in one of our pots, and (the student's don't know it yet) our sensory bins have been changed to match our PWIM picture! Tomorrow's free choice center time should be very exciting...and wet. :)
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