Author Archives: Jenna Shea

Sorting Seeds

 This lesson is an extension of our seeds unit and gives Kindergarten students the opportunity to sort seeds by color, shape, and size. The activity was inspired by Sarah Dasher’s lessons with the Captain Planet Foundation. It addresses the following standards: Measurement and Data Describe and compare measurable attributes. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.MD.A.1. Describe measurable attributes ofContinue reading “Sorting Seeds”

Home-School Connection: Farmers Markets

In our neighborhood, we currently have four farmers markets open for the spring. Morningside Farmers Market; Saturdays 7:30 – 11:30 Freedom Farmers Market; Saturdays 9:00 – 1:00 Decatur Farmers Market; Saturdays 9:00 – 1:00 and Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 Ms. Mobley manages the Decatur Farmers Market on Wednesdays. Come see her there! Mia and Nadia visited theContinue reading “Home-School Connection: Farmers Markets”

Home-School Connection: Grow Your Own!

Isabel is growing chia seeds at home (and in a reusable container)! I just eat them in my smoothies 🙂    Annabelle has olive trees, tangerine trees, and rosemary growing at home!  Gabriel is growing herbs at home!  Look at Nadia’s little plant from Big Thinkers!  Zoe and Reed are playing withContinue reading “Home-School Connection: Grow Your Own!”