We have been hearing and seeing an amazing set of taco book projects. It is always surprising how different these book projects look. There are still a couple… Read more “Taco Project”
Kicking off our explorers unit in Global Studies
Rossetti Nature Area We started our exploration journey this week at Rossetti Nature area and beach. We spent time interacting with the environment: walking on the trail,… Read more “Kicking off our explorers unit in Global Studies”
Kicking off our new project on Oceanography!
This week in STEM, the 2/3 class was introduced to their new project on ocean exploration. To kick off the project, we played a trivia game to… Read more “Kicking off our new project on Oceanography!”
STEM Challenge – Marble Maze
This week in STEM, the 2/3 class finished their portfolio reflections on their work during the project on engineering and circuits. After they were done, they reviewed… Read more “STEM Challenge – Marble Maze”
Recorders!
Grade 2/3 are working on playing the RECORDER in music class. We have taken the last few classes to talk about steady air, proper fingering and hand… Read more “Recorders!”
Spanish News
Dear 2/3 Parents, We are working on our food unit in Spanish and are setting up and running a bodega (small, corner grocery store) in our classroom.… Read more “Spanish News”
Engineers Improve on their Designs!
This week in STEM, the 2/3 class of engineers practiced an important step of the Engineering Design Process: Improve! After building paper houses with working circuits last… Read more “Engineers Improve on their Designs!”
PBL Share: Thursday, April 5!
Dear Vermont Day School Families (& Friends!), The K/1, 2/3, 3/4, & 5/6 classes are enthusiastically wrapping up our third round of projects and are excited to… Read more “PBL Share: Thursday, April 5!”
Practicing with Paper Circuits!
This week in STEM, the 2/3 class practiced making a working circuit for a piece of art. This was practice for their final product, in which they… Read more “Practicing with Paper Circuits!”
Music News
The 2/3 class completed a fantastic study of sound and musical instruments of the orchestra, culminating in a “create your own instrument day” with many amazing creations… Read more “Music News”