Cucumbers for the community garden

On Thursday, April 17th, our last day before April vacation, the class planted cucumber seeds, the seedlings of which will be planted in the RSU1 L.O.C.A.L. community garden. (The L.O.C.A.L. Garden is RSU #1's district garden where students, teachers, and community members grow organic fruits and vegetables for use in schools.) The kids did a great job mixing water into the potting soil, helping each other determine how much soil to use, and deciding whether to put one or two seeds in each little spot. The trays of six packs followed me home for tending over our time away from school, and guess what? They are starting to sprout today! Here's what they look like ...

Update from May 15th - those cucumber seedlings are doing well. The kids water them daily. We'll be transplanting them into the garden next week ...

Pre-K Block Structures

 Our students have been creating amazing block structures recently. Here are some samples, along with their architects...

Pets and Vets themed Dramatic Play

Prepare yourself for some cute pictures of the kids playing in our pets and vets themed centers. The block center has become the Dog Show, where kids build obstacle courses for the dogs and the judge awards blue ribbons. The math center is the veterinarian's office. Our kitchen area is still the kitchen area with the addition of a dog and cat, leashes, bowls for pet food, etc . Literacy has become the Humane Society, where kids are hoping to find their lost animal or adopt a forever pet. Art is the Pet Bakery - play dough pet cookies reign supreme here, as well as providing delivery service to other centers. And Science has become the Grooming Center ... Shampoos and ribbons for all types of critters, including spiders (!), are encouraged.