Zebras in trees, and babies with brains

We have a lively flock of zebra finches around the house. They are tiny- the length of the palm of my hand- but super-quick and very curious! They enjoyed sitting on top of the bird netting over the veggies and watching us watch them.


The male zebra finch has orange cheeks.

This weeks random conversation with the class involved them overhearing me use the phrase 'baby brain." One of the girls said that "Baby doesn't have a brain yet." And I said, "It does, its just like a real baby, only littler." So they wanted to know how big the baby was, and I showed them with my hands. Then they wanted to know what baby did all day, and I said it mostly slept. I asked them what they thought the baby did when it wasn't asleep, and the suggestions included looking at my ribs, heart, and guts!

Nearly Halfway

19 Weeks Pregnant! The baby is starting to grow hair on its' head and is developing tastebuds.

This week we had an open night at school. Here is my classroom without my students in it:

In the photo above you can see our word wall (top right, green background) my desk (almost in the center at the top), as well as our Rainbow Fish and caterpillars in the style of Eric Carle (hanging from the ceiling).

This photo shows our mat area, my chair, and the students work areas. We rotate through different activities during the day so we don't have assigned seats.

Back to School!

Term 2 is about to begin. I'm looking forward to our fairy tales unit, starting off with the Three Little Pigs (not really a fairy tale, but will be this term). The room has been re-arranged, and somehow it looks more spacious... I will have to post a photo soon!

Meanwhile, my current 'project'- paper roses: http://dozidesign.blogspot.com/2008/05/paper-flower-tutorial.html

Top Ten

A few funny moments from my students so far (bless 'em)...

1. (From a kindergarten girl I hadn't met before) "I've got Dora knickers on!" (then she runs off)

2. Girls stuffing dolls up their dresses to 'be pregnant', the dolls falling out, the girls stuffing them back in again...

3. One of the boys decorated a paper snake with aluminum foil, then glued it to the "Ss" page. He took another piece of foil and glued it off to the side. When I asked him what the foil was, he said the snake was doing burn-outs (American donuts).

4. For news, one girl drew a mushroom. With ears.

5. Some names submitted for our classroom goldfish: Goldy, Tinkerbell, Orangy Yellowfin, Big P, Carrot.

6. One of the girls drew a picture of our pet goldfish. With a necklace. And matching earrings.

*7. Added 25 Feb. The sprinklers came on in the middle of the day, so I explained to the kiddos the need to walk carefully on the path as it was slippery. They said, "show us" so I did, walking down the path and back up. When I got to the verandah again, they clapped for me!