After spring break, we came back and started to build again :)! We read the book Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty. Iggy is a creative student who loves to build all kinds of things. He even builds towers and bridges using everyday items! The story helped us get excited about building and using our imagination.
We started learning about bridges. We looked at different types like beam bridges, arch bridges, suspension bridges, and truss bridges. We also learned what makes a structure strong. One big discovery was how important triangles are in building. Triangles help spread out weight and keep things from falling down, which makes buildings and bridges stronger.
Then we did a fun challenge! We used toothpicks and marshmallows to build our own structures. Each one had to be strong enough to hold a heavy basket. The next day, we worked in small groups to build bridges. This time, the bridges had to be strong enough to hold weight and let a toy car drive across.









The kids did an amazing job! They worked together, shared ideas, and built some awesome bridges. Some even made covered bridges, added ramps, and one group even made a swing underneath their bridge! I am so proud of their teamwork and creativity.




Ms. Demetra’s class completed their service project! They learned all about birds and how we can help them, and they shared that information with us. As part of their project, they invited a special guest from the Wild Bird Shack to talk about different kinds of birds and to help the class make nesting balls.
A nesting ball is a small bundle filled with natural materials like twigs, feathers, and yarn or cotton. Birds use these materials to build their nests in the spring. The students had a great time learning and creating something helpful for the birds! Hopefully, you had a chance to hang them in a tree near your home!


It’s that egg-citing time of year when we do lots of egg-speriments and yes, I’m making plenty of egg-cellent egg jokes! 😊
I bought our fertilized eggs from Hepzibah Farms (they offer tours and it’s a great place to learn about farm animals). On Wednesday, we placed the eggs in the incubator and started the countdown, 21 days until our chicks hatch!
Naturally, we’ve been learning all about farm animals, especially chickens, and of course, eggs! We talked about the anatomy of an egg (ask your child about the parts of an egg and their role!), and we had the chance to egg-samine and egg-speriment with real eggs in the classroom.















The egg-speriments, egg-challenges, and egg-art will continue in the following weeks so stay tuned for more egg-citement! 🐣





The next service project is coming up, and it’s a big one, Save the Bees from Ms. Soraya’s class!
Their class presented on Friday, and we learned some really interesting facts about bees. For example, did you know that bees communicate by dancing? And that one bee can visit up to 5,000 flowers in a single day?
The most important thing we learned is that bees are in danger of going extinct. If that happens, scientists believe we could run out of food in as little as four years. Bees play a huge role in pollinating the plants that grow our fruits and vegetables.
To help, we can plant bee-friendly flowers, avoid using pesticides and harmful chemicals on our lawns, and even donate to support bee conservation efforts.
On Monday morning, a real beekeeper will visit our school to teach us more about bees and how we can protect them. Ms. Soraya’s class will also open a special Bee Shop, on Friday April 25th, where students can buy bee-related items. For a $2 donation, students can even make a fun bee craft with them!





Have a great weekend!