Pumpkins

This month we have been continuing on with our unit on Vermont Farms. As part of this unit the students have been rotating through workshops. The workshops have focused on farm to table, farms long ago and today, what we farm in Vermont and how those farms help us, and life cycles. Since time was limited we ended up choosing one thing that grows on a farm to focus on when discussing life cycle. Since it is October we chose the pumpkin. Students were learn more about animal life cycles later in the year. In class we went through the life cycle together, and then the students created their own version of the pumpkin life cycle. Many students didn't realize that pumpkins started out green until they reached their adult stage. Check out this video that takes you through the different stages of a pumpkins life cycle!

"Reading Gives You Superpowers!"

 

On Thursday all 2nd graders were invited to Williston Central to see a presentation by Dav Pilkey, author of the Captain Underpants series. Pilkey spoke to the students about his experiences in school. He talked to them about how his school experiences influenced his characters and ideas for his books. It was interesting listening to him talk about how when he would get in trouble during school he would use his time to make up stories and create comic books. He said he loved making his friends laugh, and they all found his comics really funny. This was the start of him becoming the author he is today. 

The 1st grade students were disappointed that they were not able to attend the presentation, but they were very excited when they learned that Dav Pilkey sent over to ABS capes for everyone! One of our classmates brought in some Captain Underpants books to share with out class, and I know everyone is excited to read them!