Day 6
Today has been an extremely peculiar day… We found MAGIC
BEANS!!!
But before I tell you more, let me first mention our
morning. Our morning began with mathematics. The students recalled their
learning from yesterday and we created a class venn diagram. We then discussed
‘attributes’ and the students created a pattern with 2 or more attributes in
it.
We then went to gym with Mr. H. After gym we began our novel
study on ‘Charlotte’s web’ where we read the first chapter.
During our first lunch and recess, one of our grade 2
students found magic beans. They were apparently hidden under a tree with a
note stating they were only suitable for grade 2 students. The students ran to
Ms. Jaskolka and informed her of their discovery. I was then called outside to
investigate. There appeared to be no traces of who may have left them. To our
surprise, the instructions on how to grow the beans were also missing! Ms.
Jaskola and I decided to put all of our lessons on hold and explore the beans.
We found out that the smell of the beans changed from person to person. I would
smell chocolate and the seaside, whereas other students could smell money!!
As a year group we decided to all come together and discuss
our findings. The students have created a ‘Magic Tree’ diagram with labels
which shows you what they believe their magic bean will grow into. These beans
will be planted tomorrow according to how they think they need to be cared for.
All students will be given a cup, soil and water to help grow their bean. Any additional
items need to be brought into school tomorrow (students are only allowed to add
1 extra component (eg. $0.25/a piece of chocolate to add to the soil).
Please note that the
‘Magic Tree’ posters will be displayed outside of the classroom.
The news even spread across the school and teachers were coming to see what we had found!
This activity was so exciting and the students were so
thoroughly engrossed that it took until lunch to complete. During second lunch
the students could not stop discussing the beans! They were trying to figure
out what may have happened to the rest of the note and who could possibly left
the beans for us?
After second lunch and recess the students had French with Mademoiselle
Jessica followed by agenda and dismissal.
Tomorrow we will be planting the beans… I can’t wait!!
Miss Baimas
