Monday, May 25, 2009
the last days
Can you believe that first grade is almost over? It's gone by so fast. You've made new friends, you've learned new things, and you had new experiences. What will you miss about first grade? Why?
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Save the Earth
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
the Easter bunny
Monday, March 9, 2009
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17. It celebrates St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by Irish and non-Irish people. Celebrations are about all things Irish and the color green. People celebrate by wearing green, eating Irish food and/or green foods, and attending parades.
The four leaf clover symbolizes St. Patrick's Day. In tradition, four leaf clovers bring good luck to their finders. Why are you lucky?
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Presidents Day
source: en.wikipedia.org
Monday, January 16th was Presidents Day. Presidents Day is celebrated in the U.S.A. on the third Monday of February. It is a time to remember George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and our other past presidents.
Here are two links to help you learn more about the Father of Our Country and Honest Abe:
George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
Who do you think was our greatest president? Why?
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is this Saturday, February 14th. It is a day to tell someone that you love them. People often send each other cards on Valentine's Day. Who's your valentine? Why?
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
celebrating 100!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2nd. On this day, the groundhog will come out from its burrow. If the groundhog does not see its shadow and stays above ground, winter will soon end. If the groundhog does see its shadow, the groundhog will go back into its burrow and there will be 6 more weeks of winter.
The largest Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. As many as 40,000 people from all over the United States will gather to celebrate. They watch Phil, the Groundhog, as he emerges from his burrow after a long winter's hibernation.
So, do you think Phil will see his shadow? Do you want winter to end soon or would you like 6 more weeks of winter? Why?