Popcorn!

    We experimented with corn yesterday! Now we have two big bags of kernels that we want to grind into cornmeal.
     The children have also begun the process of making a map of Maine. I know they will be informative and lovely.

Our Virtual Field Trip

We got on boots and overalls, hopped on the bus, and headed to Portland Harbor!  Lobsterman Chris taught us all about lobstering while Lobster Bob provided some comic relief.


The children diligently answered questions in their notebooks while we were on the journey. Probably their most important learning was how the lobstering industry stays sustainable.

Science on Friday

Students, click here to watch the video about hydrangeas. You will learn how the environment can influence an organism's traits.

Life Cycles Activity

CLICK HERE TO GET TO THE LIFE CYCLES PLAYLIST

Pineland Farms Trip

We had a beautiful day and the children participated in a "Seed to Harvest" workshop. Ask your child about it.

Pumpkin Bread

We harvested a pumpkin from the school garden, cooked it, and mashed it up! Groups of bakers are preparing pumpkin bread as an extra snack for the class.
Here is the recipe:
Mix 1 cup sugar with 1/2 cup oil
Add 2 eggs
Add 1 cup pumpkin
Add dry ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
Bake in a greased pan at 350 until toothpick comes out clean. (9x9 pan 30 minutes, loaf pan 50 minutes)

Pickle Recipes

Sweet Pickle Chips Ingredients: 2 cups white vinegar 2 cups sugar 1 tbl. salt ¼ tsp. mustard seed 5-6 cucumbers Slice cucumbers. Put in quart jar. Put mustard seeds in. Make a syrup with the vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour over cucumbers. Keep in refrigerator at least 4 days before eating.

Sour Dill Pickle Chips Ingredients: 2 cups water 6 tbl. vinegar 2 tbl. salt garlic clove dill head 5-6 cucumbers Slice cucumbers. Put garlic and dill head in the bottom of the jar. Put slices in quart jar. Mix water, vinegar, and salt. Pour over cucumbers. Keep in refrigerator at least 4 days before eating.

Virtual Field Trip

We went lobstering today- well, kind of! Ask your child about our virtual field trip. Many children already had a wealth of knowledge about lobstering.

Reflecting on Plants and Trees