Our classroom turned into a temporary aviary this week! (not really). Some "crazy pigeons" snuck into our snack stash and made off with a few treats. The students turned into math detectives to solve the mystery of the missing pretzels using logic, tools, and teamwork.

We started with 8 pretzels in the bag. After the pigeons left, only 3 pretzels remained. To find out how many the pigeons ate, our young mathematicians proved the answer of 5 using three different strategies.  They were allowed to choose from: the ten frame method, drawing pictures and writing equations, the number line, or using concrete counters.

The photos depict students explaining their reasoning.

On Friday, January 23, our kindergarteners reached a major milestone: the 100th Day of School! It was a day filled with math, creativity, and plenty of "100-themed" fun.

To celebrate, our students stayed busy with several hands-on activities:

• Edible Math: We practiced counting to 100 by creating Cheerios necklaces and mixing up a delicious 100-item trail mix.

• Royal Style: Everyone designed and wore "100 Days Smarter" crowns to celebrate their hard work since the first day of school.

• Persuasive Writing: Students tackled a tough financial question: Would you rather have 100 dollars or 100 pennies? Their opinions were as creative as they were persuasive!

• Show & Tell: We wrapped up the day by sharing our 100 Day Projects. Each student explained the items they collected and how they turned 100 small things into a unique artistic design.

We are so proud of how much our littlest learners have grown. Here’s to the next 80 days!

Our Kindergarteners had an incredible time exploring the Honolulu Zoo last week Friday! It was a day filled with wonder as we got to see some of our favorite animals up close and observe how they live.

This trip was the perfect "kick-off" for our new science units: Animal Needs and Habitats.