November Work in P1
November flew by as we had time off for Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving Break. We hope all our P1 families enjoyed some relaxing time together as we get ready for the upcoming holiday season.
During the month of November, we had the opportunity to learn about North America and our desert. We learned that deserts have very little rainfall, temperature extremes and strong winds. These factors make it difficult for plants and animals to survive, but there are some that are uniquely suited to our Mojave environment. Coyotes are very adaptable animals that can thrive in many different environments, including deserts, forests, mountains and cities. Road runners need very little water and are fast enough to catch and prey upon rattlesnakes. Prickly pear cactus plants provide food for many desert animals and can even be eaten by people!
Some of our Spanish vocabulary this month included the names of some desert animals:
Tortuga – turtle
Correcaminos – road runner
Serpiente – snake
Escorpion – scorpion
Halcon – hawk
Desierto – desert
Caballo – horse
Tribu – tribe
Fruta – cactus fruit
Conejo- Rabbit
Here are some photos of our students working on different lessons and activities this month.
As December arrives, so do cooler temperatures. Please make sure your child brings a jacket to school in the morning. Even though the afternoons can be quite pleasant, the Outdoor Classroom can be downright chilly in the morning. We are requiring that students wear a jacket outside with Ms. Gayle while they explore the Outdoor environment. Please make sure jackets are labeled with your child’s name.
This month, we will be learning about trees, places and animals of Europe and some of the many holidays that are celebrated around the world in the winter.
Thank you for your continued support!
Ms. Melissa, Ms. Diana and Ms. Kini