We had a lovely time making our own candles this year. As we had just finished talking about time, seasons and calendars, it was perfect for discussing Ground Hog day, coming of spring and how people in pasttimes used candles in their lives.A few notes on candlemaking* get all supplies ahead of time ... Continue Reading »
Seasons, Calendar & Time Block
January 31, 2011 By 3 Comments
When I planned out my blocks for this 2nd grade year, I purposely set this block for January. The New Year celebration seemed to lend itself to this as perfect timing.We started talking about the new year (think whole to parts)... then we went into Seasons. Of course, we have been talking seasons ... Continue Reading »
Geometric Math
November 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
We spent the last 2 weeks following part of Eric Fairman's Path of Discovery 2nd grade guide. I loved the concept of Geometric Math and since this was our first Math block this year, it was a gentle interactive way to re-introduce.Here are some of the pictures and drawing we did. The girls ... Continue Reading »
