Author David Biedrzycki

Welcome David Biedryzcki!

Author and Illustrator David Biedrzycki came to Fuller Meadow!

The Kindergarten got an interactive visit with him while he shared the different ways he comes up with his ideas for his books.  He showed us his sketch books and a very cool tech tool.  Author Biedrzycki showed us www.sumopaint.com and how  he uses it for his drawings! 

Then, Mr. Biedrzycki showed us the creative way publishers put all of the drawings together to make a book!  Who knew?

He even put our very own Mrs. Carreiro into one of his books!

Author and Illustrator David Biedrzycki entertained and enlightened us with his stories and illustrations!  

Thank you, Mr. Biedrzycki!

We See Rainbows!

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, we began with answering the question  "What will you find at the end of the rainbow?" We brainstormed lots of ideas such as a pot of gold, $100, and a house by the beach! Then, we made magical headbands to wear for the day! 

Next, we read Jaime O'Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie DePaola.  The children made predictions about the ending of the story.  We retold the story using pictures.  Finally, we made connections to the text and ourselves. 

click on the book to listen to the story

Finally, our Rainbow Science Experiments began!  The children had to predict what would happen based on the materials being used.  

Ask your child which one was their favorite! Try this one at home & share your results by posting them here with a comment! What you will need: shallow pie pan, whole milk or half & half, food coloring, popsicle stick and dish liquid Directions: pour the whole milk in pan, add drops of food coloring around the edge of the pan in rainbow order, dip the tip of the  popsicle stick in the dis liquid, then place the stick in the middle of the pan and watch the magic! Don't forget to report back and share your findings!

Presidents Day

Click here to learn about the 1st President

Presidents Day was a great time to begin learning all about 2 famous Presidents of the United States of America.  The children read nonfiction texts to discover interesting things about our first President, George Washington.

Click here to learn about the 16th President

As well as, our 16th President Abraham Lincoln.

We were able to make a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting details about their lives. 

We learned many interesting facts about these great Presidents. Ask your children these questions and hear what they say!  Perhaps they might teach you an interesting fact!

Why was George Washington voted to be the first President?

What made Abraham Lincoln one of the most famous Presidents?

What  did both Presidents have in common?

Please watch our ChatterPix movie about all the interesting facts we learned in Room 121.

CCSS: RI.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

RI.K.1 With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

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