Stone Soup

During the season of cold weather and lots of feasting, we took some time to read the story of Stone Soup. This story offered students an opportunity to see how the cooperation of strangers helped to warm the bodies of many. First graders then had the chance to work together to make their own stone soup! There were many brave souls who tried the soup and found it to be tasty!

Native American Games

As students finished up our unit of The First Thanksgiving, Pam Holz came to offer the students insight into Native American games of long ago. Pam shared with the students how hundreds of years of history has been written and documented, allowing us to have knowledge of the past. Students had the opportunity to play two different games. One game had students working on their aim as they worked to drop a rock into a small bowl, while the last game had students 'tricking' the human eye by hiding a rock within their hand and having another students guess the correct hand.

Young Geologists

First Graders wrapped up their unit on geology by finding places in our world where rock is used. The students found many examples of how rock is used not too far from school! Some of the examples our young geologists discovered were sidewalks, brick paved walkways, foundations for homes, and many more.

Apple Fun!

First grade students enjoyed a healthy snack of apples on Friday thanks to the Farm to School Grant Initiative that provided a variety of apples to our school. Students first took a closer look at some apples comparing the seeds and deciding if it contained even/odd amount of seeds. We then ended our time preparing an apple smile treat.

A Hunting We Will Go...

Pam Holz, Washington County Naturalist, visited the first grade students last week to discuss how animals survive as prey and predators. Students also learned about camouflage with two yummy treats, caramel and starbursts. Students were challenged to go 'hunting' in the grassy area outside the classroom to find a 'critter' to enjoy. The camouflaged critters were just a little harder to find!

Fire Prevention Week

First graders are learning about fire safety this week! Wellman Fire Chief, Jeremy Peck and Wellman Firefighter, Kenny Miller visited our class today to visit about fire safety. Students were reminded about how to respond in a fire and the importance of having a 'safe spot' at their house. The rest of this week we will be learning more about how to prevent fires and stay safe.

Let's Get Moving!

Friday, October 7th, at Noon, the State of Iowa kicked off the Healthiest State Initiative. Everyone from around the state was asked to take about 12 minutes out of their day to go on a quick 1K (.62 mile) walk with friends, family, neighbors, or co-workers. First grade along with the other WE classes participated by walking to North Park and back on a route marked off by the Wellman Y. It was a great opportunity to get outside to enjoy the beautiful weather, the crunch of the leaves, and the company of 39 fun first graders!