Our first ECO this year directly connected our classroom study of insects to the outdoors. Mrs. Dostie's class joined us for a wonderful afternoon of learning. Students enjoyed a cooperative game of "Insect Relay." Moving like a variety of insects, students raced across the field, pretending to be bees, grasshoppers, butterflies, etc. Showing empathy, students cheered for their friends, all while showing self-control. Later on in the afternoon, students looked for insects in the forest, and created their own insect art, using materials found on the forest floor. INQUIRE with your child what materials they used, and why. At the end of every outdoor learning adventure, first graders take some time for reflection and think about what they are thankful for in that moment. Enjoy the attached video of this.
Our first ECO this year directly connected our classroom study of insects to the outdoors. Mrs. Dostie's class joined us for a wonderful afternoon of learning. Students enjoyed a cooperative game of "Insect Relay." Moving like a variety of insects, students raced across the field, pretending to be bees, grasshoppers, butterflies, etc. Showing empathy, students cheered for their friends, all while showing self-control. Later on in the afternoon, students looked for insects in the forest, and created their own insect art, using materials found on the forest floor. INQUIRE with your child what materials they used, and why. At the end of every outdoor learning adventure, first graders take some time for reflection and think about what they are thankful for in that moment. Enjoy the attached video of this. 
