100th Day of Kindergarten, Tie-Dye, Migration, and SO SO MUCH MORE!

HAPPY 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL!

This week was all about the number 100. We were number investigators during classroom choice, we counted to 100 by 1’s, 5’s. and 10’s, we created 100 year old self portraits, we worked together to make 100 day charts, we dressed up as 100 years old, and we took a 100 day walk. On our 100 day walk, we loudly counted to 100 all the way up to the top of Berglund Hall. At the top, the Whales were able to look down at our Piazza and Cedar Classroom. Wow! What a view! The Whales had a busy and spectacular week to say the least!

Friday was also Tie-Dye day. The Whales learned from Mr. Mark all about how to best dye their shirts, dresses, hoodies, socks, and more. A huge shoutout to Mr. Mark and our parent volunteers that helped the Whales create beautiful master pieces!

We had another amazing Mystery Reader visit our classroom this week. Ms. Robin, read us The Doorbell Rings. She also created a fun math game that goes along with it! A huge thank you to Ms. Robin for the classroom gift, and the super fun read aloud!

Not only did we do all of those things, but many Whales presented their migrating animal. We learned about the Northern Pintail, the Chinook Salmon, the Long-Billed Curlew, and the Tundra Swan. These animals have incredible migrating journeys and we are so proud of the Whales for their hard working learning about each of them. One of our Whale friends went and saw the Beached Whale on Sunset Beach on the Oregon Coast. They brought back photos of what the Fin Whale looks like currently in its decomposing state. We looked up an article that talked more about the Fin Whale and we had a great conversation about it. We talked about how it is sad that this whale died, but it is also very educational for people to learn more about this animal. We also talked about how the Fin Whales body will now be giving back to the environment. We related this to some of our migrating animals such as the Chinook Salmon, that dies shortly after having its babies. The Chinook Salmon body now provides nutrients and purpose to the ecosystem. It is so fun to make these connections!!