Final Balloon #7: Treasure Hunt

The balloon we popped today took us on a treasure hunt all around the school.  We were lucky to have Mason stop in just in time to lead us through the treasure hunt.  The clues lead us to the library for our treasure- a new book!  When we read all the Willy books by Anthony Browne, the only one we couldn't get our hands on was "Willy and the Cloud."  This was a fun surprise to add to our classroom library!

The rest of our treasure had to stay in the freezer until we could enjoy it outside at recess time!

Balloon #6: Gum Day!

The balloon we popped today was gum day!  Each student got 4 pieces of gum to eat whenever they wanted throughout the day!

Balloon #5: Daily 5 Outside

The balloon we popped today was Daily 5 outside!  It feels so nice and calming sit around the pond and enjoy our books while taking in the nature around us!

Balloon #4: Bumper Seats for All!

When a student fills up a bee punch ticket, one of the choices to celebrate is bumper seats- move to whatever spot you want in the classroom.  The balloon we popped today was bumper seats for everyone!  The students got busy moving their desks.  Each individual could choose to join a group or enjoy some extra space.   It was pretty fun to do our work in these new spots today!

Thank you Seniors!

When we got back from bike rodeo today, we walked into the most wonderful surprise!  The door was shut with the lights off, and a group of seniors was sitting on our front rug!  They came to visit us to deliver letters they had written back to us.  Thank you Seniors!  That was so thoughtful of you!

Balloon #3: Marker Day!

The students always ask to write with something other than a pencil, and today they got their wish!  Balloon number 3 was Marker Day! All day long they could choose to write with anything they wished to on their assignments.

Balloon #2: Lunch and Dance Party in the Classroom

When the students popped this balloon today you would have thought they won the lottery!  They sure love their dance parties:)

Congrats and Good Luck Seniors!

We delivered our senior letters today!  It is pretty amazing to see the same students that once sat in our second grade classroom about to graduate!  Good luck to all of you!

Balloon Countdown! Balloon #1

We started our balloon countdown today, and the students were so excited to see balloons hanging from our ceiling when they entered the classroom.  We pop a balloon each day and do whatever activity we get in that balloon.  Today's balloon was write a letter to a senior.  Each student wrote a letter to wish a senior congratulations and good luck in their futures.  We will deliver our letters to the seniors in the classes tomorrow morning!