by Susan LOPEZ | Jan 22, 2026 | ECC, Grade 1
This week, we wrapped up our Unit of Inquiry, How the World Works, by completing our student reflections. We thought carefully about what we learned and shared our ideas using pictures and words. In phonics, we explored magic e sounds, focusing on long vowel a and i....
by Susan LOPEZ | Jan 14, 2026 | ECC, Grade 1, The Grades
Welcome back! This week, our class went on a field trip to the beach as part of our Unit of Inquiry, How the World Works. Students explored how land and water interact by observing the beach environment and investigating how water can move and change sand over time....
by Susan LOPEZ | Dec 15, 2025 | ECC, Grade 1
This week, we had a wonderful Sports Day filled with movement, teamwork, and lots of excitement. Students participated in a variety of activities that helped them practice important skills such as running, jumping, balancing, and throwing. Throughout the day, they...
by Susan LOPEZ | Dec 8, 2025 | ECC, Grade 1
Grade 1 recently visited Wadi Hibi as part of our How the World Works unit, “The Earth goes through constant change.” 🌍💧 During the trip, students observed how water, rocks, sand and plants interact and saw firsthand how flowing water can slowly change the shape of...
by Susan LOPEZ | Dec 4, 2025 | ECC, Grade 1, The Grades
It has been busy and exciting for our Grade 1 learners! 🌍 First, in our How the World Works unit, the children became little geographers and created their own mini landforms 😊. Using sand, dough, rocks, and small toys, they built mountains, valleys, islands, deserts,...
