How do they make silly sounds in cartoons? This was the prompt we explored during a NGSS driven science lesson this past week! The students investigated how everyday objects can produce the sound effects that are in the movies!  They explored how a ruler can make a...

Our first project based learning unit is underway! This week Mrs. Hoefer came to our 1st grade class with a problem she needs help solving.  She explained it is her duty as the leader of the school to promote learning and safety.  Mrs. Hoefer expressed that she is...

We had another wonderful week of learning and working together in first grade! This week we have been practicing our understanding of the 21st Century Skills that we are trying to exemplify and grow from this year. In the math and literacy centers, our class has been...

Here at PNA we value working together and learning, learning, learning! This week we started our Lucy Calkins Non-Fiction Unit.  The lesson opened with a discussion about what non-fiction texts entail and how to go about choosing a topic that would inspire our...

Typical Monday word work session in 1st Grade. ​It has been another fun-filled week, working and learning with each other here in First Grade.  We have been busy continuing to build on many skills-academically and socially.  Learning in and out of the classroom-we...

Over the past few weeks, we have been building on our reading skills and developing good reading habits.  Through this process, we have started nurturing a shared community of readers! Last week, the students learned and practiced how to “take a sneak peak” when...

This week during our morning math lessons, the students further explored the concepts of addition and subtraction of whole numbers/number sense. By working in partnerships and groups, the students were able to practice computation, while also utilizing collaboration...

​After an exciting beginning of the week at the All School Fall Outing and hike, we continued to study and discuss the Earth’s sky; the sun and the patterns observed. The students continued to delve into the NGSS cross -cutting concepts of patterns; cause and effect;...

We educate students to be exceptional learners and independent thinkers of vision, courage, and integrity. ​September 11th, 2017 ​We Built This City After a busy couple weeks of getting acclimated with the new school year, we have started to establish a classroom...