Penguins!

In room 8 we have been learning all about PENGUINS! We have done lots of fun activities. Here are some of the things we've done:


We have been watching penguins on a live penguin camera! You can see them too!

See Live Penguins

We made penguins out of clay - KE
Then we made them a habitat with clouds, snow, icebergs, and water. - KH and Room 8

We read lots of penguin books so we can learn about penguins - KN

We practiced walking with an egg on our feet. It was much easier when we had a "brood patch."

We measured to see if we were as tall as the Emperor Penguin - MS

We used water-colour paints and salt to make a beautiful sky. We cut out shapes to make cute little penguins.  - AD

We made a blubber glove to learn how blubber keeps penguins warm - Room 8

We learned how wax keeps penguins dry in the cold water. - AR

We made a chart to keep track of all the things we are learning. We even had to write on the back! - Room 8

We can't wait to learn more about penguins!

Big Changes in Room 8

We've been making some big changes in our classroom. The bakery has been taken down and a restaurant has been created!

Eating pizza with friends in the dining area.

Taking the orders to the guests.

The students have been busy serving each other, taking orders, creating menus and not forgetting to pay their bills.

Creating menus to use in the restaurant. 

Delicious menu items.

The restaurant has also had a new visitor. Mrs. Lowe brought the students a new doll who is very huggable and even has a number of different outfits to wear.  The students have been very sweet and are taking excellent care of their new classmate :)

Beautiful Sky

Today Mrs. Lowe saw this sky on her way to school. She took a picture because it was so beautiful!

Mrs. Lowe asked us "Why does the sky look that way?"

Here's what we said:
Because it is a sunset - Brooke, Julia, Abby, Ajaxx
Because it was almost morning - Piper
Because today is a special day - Mercedez
Because it is really really early - Kiera, Jessica
Because the sun was almost rising - Delilah
Because in the morning the sky changes colour. - Oliver