We explored watercolour painting techniques and a variety of picture books by Peter Reynolds in May. The students created their own self-portraits inspired by, "Be You!"

We began exploring the characteristics and needs of a variety of living things in May, including: people, plants, and animals. We learned some of the ways living things grow and change. Mrs. Shepherd's class even let us borrow their chicks to help us with our learning. We learned how to hold them safely and asked her class many questions about their experiences with raising chicks in their classroom. The students in Mrs. Shepherd's class were the experts and helped answer our questions.


We raised and released Painted Lady Butterflies in our class in May! We learned how to care for them during the caterpillar stage. Then, they formed their chrysalises and we waited patiently for them to emerge as butterflies. We read books about Painted Ladies, made observations, formed predictions, asked questions, and recorded our learning using writing, pictures, and labeling. We even had a picnic with the butterflies!

