This semester BJA’s elementary school classes went beyond textbook learning with projects that brought subject matter to life. Here are a few of the projects enjoyed this semester.
1C, Charlotte’s Web Day
Reading Charlotte’s Web is one of the highlights of being in classroom 1C. While reading the novel this year, students visited a farm and then celebrated with a special day centered on the story and characters of the book. Each child picked a Charlotte’s Web character to portray, and the day was filled with farm activities, learning and fun.
1C, Voting Day
First-graders in 1C also learned about voting as they participated in the election of a new Puppet President for their class. Each
puppet candidate displayed campaign signs, had slogans, gave speeches and offered incentives. On election day, students and administrators voted at the class polling center, while parents sent in absentee ballots. Teddy Bear triumphed over Willy Woolly Sheep—37 to 17 votes. An inauguration feast of Jell-O and marshmallows capped off the exciting day!
Second-grade in the Pumpkin Patch
The second-grade classes headed to Chesnee, S.C., for their annual field trip to Strawberry Hill USA. The students were able to see the actual parts of a pumpkin life cycle before they picked out their own pumpkin from the patch. All those who participated enjoyed the hayride and feeding the cows. Perhaps the most exciting event happened when Mr. Payne and Mrs. Wooten stepped inside the pigpen and tried to catch piglets. Many parents and second-graders got lost in the 20-acre corn maze located right there on the farm. Students, teachers and parents all spent a nice day together enjoying many aspects of the farm.
Third-grade Pioneer Day
Third-graders celebrated completing their Heritage Studies unit on the American frontier with their annual “Pioneer Day.”
Students had the opportunity to dress up like pioneers, Native Americans or ranchers, and they enjoyed competitive games set to a pioneer theme. The day ended with a feast that included wild game—venison, squirrel, turkey—as well as corn, wild rice, cornbread, beef and venison jerky, pies, and much more.
Fourth-grade Sheriff Day
Upon completing the novel Sheriff at Waterstop, fourth-graders celebrated with an afternoon of activities and games. The fun began with a picnic-style “cowboy lunch” and continued with games on a Wild West theme. The afternoon ended with the crack of a whip and cowboy stories told by guest speaker Mr. Dave Eoute. Sheriff Day provided a fun way for students to get a glimpse of how life was in the “Old West.”
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