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Tag Archives: Grade 1
#1196 Mystery Holes – Creative Writing Prompt
Designed to engage and inspire young writers and story tellers, the video below explores mystery holes found in the snow:
#1190 Worms!
During May’s rains, my kindergarten students discovered WORMS in the playground.
And the world came to a screeching halt. Plans changed. Educators pivoted and we started investigating the world of worms! Read alouds, making and measuring plasticine worms, writing about worms and… the highlight was a visit from 36 wiggly, lovely, live worms.
It was muddy.
It was messy.
I was GLORIOUS!
Investigate more:
#1189 Bird Nest
A bird has made a nest 3 metres from our front door. Below is a series of very short videos documenting the bird’s nesting / laying cycle.
The bird does this most years very close to our front door and we are vey careful to be mindful of the birds’ needs.
April 20, 2022. The nest is being built:
April 25, 2022. The first egg appears:
April 27, 2022. More eggs appear:
April 28, 2022. The mama bird protects the eggs:
May 2, 2022. Our nest blew away in a wind storm (April 29th.) Eggs were lost. Mat Gorr continues to document his robin nest (Thanks Mat!):
#1188 Mystery Animal Tracks (3 Parts)
#1187 Inquiry: How Glasses Help You Read.
#1186 Measuring!
#1185 New Year Goals
#1184 Latest Inquiries
A few of my favourite recent inquiries:
What was life like 200 yeas ago?
Name these farm parts from 100 years ago!
Help us name this kitten!
#1183 Fall inquiry for Kindergarten and Primary Grades
This fall, the leaves are turning red and bizarre fungi are growing in the forest!
Watch the videos below with your students to encourage investigation: