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Welcome to our first grade blog. This blog has been created to share what is happening in our classroom. It is also a place where students can reflect and respond to what they are learning in the...
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We recently finished our study of the rainforest. The students learned about the layers of the rainforest-forest floor, canopy, understory, and the emergent layer. They also learned about the...
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I think this is wonderful! It is so good to see what are children are learning in class, and also, to see how advanced and modern everything has become! Making a virtual blog, is a great idea and I...
View ArticleHoliday Happenings
The students have been learning about different holidays over the past couple of weeks. We studied the Jewish holiday Hannakah. The students had fun eating potato lattkas and playing the dreidel...
View ArticleJazz Pizzazz
WOW! What a smart and creative first grade class we have. Today we had a great break from testing when we had a PBL lesson called Jazz Pizzazz. We went down to the music room and collaborated with...
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Cows visit the farm!
Two weeks ago, six cows visited our playground at Kimmel Farm Elementary. The students were amazed to see cows on their playground. This visit prompted a PBL that was real to life for the students. The...
View ArticleJohnny Appleseed Day
Celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day was a fabulous adventure for my first grade class. We began the day by peeling some apples so we could make applesauce. A special thanks goes out to Hayden Lee's Mom...
View ArticleNew Year
The third year at Kimmel Farm has begun, and I can't believe it. It seems like just yesterday when I was helping to open the school. I have grown a great deal in my technology abilities over the...
View ArticleFood Drive
Help The Food BankHow would you feel if you didn’t have any food? Here’s your chance to help someone less fortunate. Kimmel farm elementary is collecting food for the second Harvest Food Bank. You can...
View ArticleEND OF THE YEAR
As another school year draws to a close, I sit and reflect on all the amazing accomplishments my students have achieved. I am proud of all their hard work over the course of this year. They have all...
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