Spring Gardens Part One

Outdoor Learning Environment

Students from HSE FFA came to be 

experts and help our kindergarten students.

We shared our favorite fruits and vegetables.  

We brainstormed food that would be beneficial

 and appropriate to plant in our garden beds.

We sketched our ideas.  

We talked about what we need to have a successful garden.

We all have been given jobs to help prep the beds 

and get them ready for plantings next week.

A walking field trip to HSE FFA!  We learned about a

 green houses and a variety of plants and herbs.

The famous, Mr. Younts, transformed into the corn man 

and passed out treats to our students!

Painting pallets to create vertical gardens.

What can you observe and notice in

 one small square of your backyard?

I wonder if we can have science journals 

and document our findings from our own houses and yards?

Planting bulbs 

"The bulbs must have the roots pointed down and spread apart 4-6 inches."- Dillon

"We found insects in our squares!  Can we bring them out to recess?"- Abby

WORMS

The process begins.

"We were in charge of painting the soil.  

Soil is the same thing as dirt." -Jameson

"We painted the flowers.  

Worms help flowers grow." -Payton

"My job was to paint the worms.  

I learned worms have bristols on them 

to help them crawl." -Marlee

"I liked cutting the grass.  Grass is above the dirt." -Jackson

"I chose to paint a bird.  Birders like to eat worms!" -Addison

The final project!

 -by Avery

- by Hana

"I found some worms at home after it rained 

and wanted to share with the class!"-Olivia

"We collected worms at recess!" -Kendall

Community Restaurants and Grocery

Restaurant and Grocery Store Exploring

Labeling our grocery items... Learning about the dollar and cent signs

Taking phone orders at the Chinese restaurant.

 Would you like to order a burrito or chips and salsa?

The many flavors and toppings of ice cream...
"I liked serving ice cream and taking orders.
 Hole punching the cards was hard!"-Brynn

 The flower shop and special deliveries...
"I delivered wedding flowers and Mother's Day flowers.
  I filled out cards too!."-Payton

What toppings would you like on your pizza?

Mail deliveries were a big hit in our classes!
"I learned that you have to pay to mail something
 and some envelopes cost more."-Addison

"I liked Chinese and fortune cookies for good luck!"-Olivia

 The bakery is full of yummy desserts!