Hudson Spirit Day!

We've go spirit, yes we do!

We've got SPIRIT, how 'bout you?!

Novel Engineering Project #2

Second graders working in small groups to discuss the character traits of 

Old Man Fookwire, the squirrels,and the birds!

What Novel Engineering looks like

1. Read a book and identify problems - Through discussion and attentive reading, students collect problems that characters face.
2. Scope problems and brainstorm solutions - Students consider the needs of the story's character/client and the context/constraints imposed by the text as they brainstorm possible solutions.
3. Design a solution - Students work in teams to plan and build a functional prototype that addresses the character's needs and constraints.
4. Get feedback - Students test their solutions as they build and get feedback from their teacher and/or peers.
5. Improve designs - Students use information gathered during testing and presentations to improve and revise their designs.
6. Share - Teams can either present their final solution or reflections on their process to the class, write a story that includes their solution, or make an advertisement for their solution.

A Monarch Emerges!

A Monarch butterfly emerged from its chrysalis this afternoon during science!

Lunch Bunch

One of our favorite parts of the week!

Math Morning

Thank you to all the families who were able to join us for Time Tuesday this morning!

Money Monday

Math Facts

Playing XtraMath and Fruit Splat Coins

At the Table with the 

Teacher

Exploring Coins

Hands On

Playing Collect 25c

Lunch Bunch

Crunchin', munchin', and lunchin' with this awesome bunch!

Time Tuesday

Fun playing Stop the Clock and Roll and Read the Time during Math Workshop!

Happy Birthday!

BEST DAY EVER for this second grader!

Our First Novel Engineering Project Is A Success!

This afternoon we completed The Three Little Javelinas Novel Engineering project. The students worked in teams to design a solution that addressed the javelinas' or coyote's needs.  Next, they got feedback from their peers and used that information to improve and revise their designs.  Finally, teams presented their final solutions!

Thank  you for ALL your support Mrs. Marks!

Lunch Bunch

Lunching with another SUPER group this week!

Novel Engineering with The Three Little Javelinas

Identifying problems and brainstorming solutions!

What Novel Engineering looks like

1. Read a book and identify problems - Through discussion and attentive reading, students collect problems that characters face.
2. Scope problems and brainstorm solutions - Students consider the needs of the story's character/client and the context/constraints imposed by the text as they brainstorm possible solutions.
3. Design a solution - Students work in teams to plan and build a functional prototype that addresses the character's needs and constraints.
4. Get feedback - Students test their solutions as they build and get feedback from their teacher and/or peers.
5. Improve designs - Students use information gathered during testing and presentations to improve and revise their designs.
6. Share - Teams can either present their final solution or reflections on their process to the class, write a story that includes their solution, or make an advertisement for their solution.

Dreamers Have A Gift!

Happy Dreamer celebrates the different ways we all think, learn, and dream!

Thank you for sharing this AMAZING story Mrs. Diemler! 

Happy Birthday!

Turning Eight is Great!