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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Mayan Writing

This week we have been discussing the ancient hieroglyphs of the Maya.  We learned about the mystery behind much of the language and the use of syllables to create words.  The wildcats tried to create their very own name glyph and then etch it into clay.


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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Reading with the Ladybugs





This week the Wildcats got a chance to share their very own folktales with the Ladybugs.  They spent an hour reading their stories and helping their young schoolmates write their own stories.  They did an excellent job showing their understanding of how to write a story and patiently teaching their Ladybug partners how to write a good story.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Body Language

In Art we learned how to use flowing lines, color and hand gestures to convey thoughts and emotions.


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Teaching about Ancient Civilizations





What is better than learning all about an Ancient Civilizations? Getting to share all of your new knowledge with your classmates! The Wildcats did a great job passing on all they now know. 

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Experimenting with light!







This week we wrapped up some very interesting lab work on light properties. Did you know that it is much easier to draw an image using a plane mirror rather than a convex one? How about the fact that you can be a magician with a little water, a penny, and light?

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