MAY
Playmakers Kindergarten Classroom Newsletter Month of May
Dear Families Letter Home
It is my hope that you have found some small value from these monthly newsletters. Maybe a quote that inspired you, a link to an article that revealed something to you, or a window into what we have been doing in the classroom.
You can expect to receive the last newsletter of this school year in June. The Schedule for parent conferences will be sent out in the next few days. Please sign up when you have a moment.
With well wishes,
Mahita
Happy Calm Children Learn Best
She has some practical tools and skills which she calls
Here is the link to her website if you are interested. I found it to be a refreshing resource to have.
Happy Calm Children Learn Best
Maggie Dent
Fruit Salad Making Day
Chopping took about 6 minutes total
It was quite delicious!
Thank you for the organic fruit!
Why is this Science?
Gravity goes down. . . . .so, what is pulling the water up?
Does the experiment change with varying levels of water?
What do you predict will happen? Here is a sample of this experiment you can do at home.
Science - exploring absorption
Aviva here is focusing on her experiment : )
Learning to use pipettes
Combining colors but also measuring how much water each cup holds
Water Balloons, Rocks in the Basket, A Celebration!
We made our own celebration flags for Rocks in the Basket.
Flags included Rocks in the basket celebration words:
Friendship, Peace, Problem Solving, Smiles, Love, Kindness, Happiness, and Joy!
The moment before a group hug /wrestle happened
Bunch O Balloons
Really, it works.
It was a great Rocks in the Basket!
It's not every day that your teacher throws water balloons at you : )
Freeze your paint in ice cube trays. . get messy!
Paola Painting with frozen paint
Sitara Smiling
Louis during frozen painting time
Daniel is having fun : )
Try it at home. . in the Summer time
Ava Ice Painting
Paromita buys cakes from Aviva and Sitara on our field trip to Rainbow Bridge Park Thomas is hanging out : )
May Calendar
Spring Concert Living Wisdom School
Art will be on display 15 minutes before the show and 30 minutes after.
Friday, May 6, 2016, 06:45 PM
456 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States
Saturday May 7th Science Fair
While the youngest children at LWS don't present projects. . there are some very cool things to check you if you feel like stopping by to support the day!
Saturday, May 7th ~ 1 - 3 pm
For all LWS Families
At Ananda Community, 240 Monroe Drive, Mountain View
Monday May 30th NO SCHOOL
A Brilliant Woman, I highly recommend this video.
Dr. Lillian Katz not only has expertise but her stories are relevant for both educators and parents.