The healing stories of food

We tried to overcome our sadness from the cancelled field trip with stories about food.  (Food seems to cheer me up, so this book choice makes sense to me.)

First, we watched a storytelling video of the classic book, Strega Nona.
We loved it.  We talked about the setting, characters, plot, and themes found in the story.  We learned that you need to LISTEN.  I knew I loved this book!

Next, we watched the telling of Stone Soup.  Again we learned such valuable lessons.

Finally, we finished our restaurant simulation.  This time we switched roles. Our restaurant was called School Kids' Party Place and Burgers.  We had lovely hostesses, servers, chefs, and cashiers.  But the place was a bit messy.  I think the health office might have closed us down if they would've seen the kitchen.

Next week, I believe we will be participating in the famed cardboard city.  So get out those big boxes and start designing. Maybe you could build a replica of School Kids' Party Place and Burgers or maybe Cinco de Mayo?!!!

Glowing Moonjellies

Class last week was so enlightening.  We re-read "Night of the Moonjellies."  It is a great book.

Then we made moonjellies using a plastic bag, twist tie, and glow in the dark snake!  Hopefully, they made it into your homes and created a lovely night vision for your family.

Next, we worked on ocean animal identification.  (We watched an ocean video while trying to find all the animals that were on our coloring page in the video.) We've got some great ocean explorers in class! 

Next week, we are headed to the zoo.  We can't wait to go to the aquarium and see all the animals we talked about in class.  Please remember to send Ida your permission slips.  It should be a grand adventure!