Up!

This spring all the 1st graders launched hot air balloons their class had made.  This was part of their science unit on Solid, Liquids and Gases. 

Here is the experience in R's own word and spelling.

"On Tuesday my class had the balloon lanch. Urs had a hole in it. It din't fli so hiy. Aafter I sol my mom and H. Then we went on the play stroksher. It was fun."

This is her face after her class's balloon had a hole.

Here is a picture in front of the torn balloon. There Chloe, Brinley, Kennedy, and R.

Here is the translation of her writing, in case you need it.

"On Tuesday my class had the balloon launch.  Ours had a hole in it.  It didn't fly so high.  After I saw my mom and H.  Then we went on the play structure. It was fun."

We Are Off to See the Wizard!

H's Preschool did "The Wizard of Oz" for their spring play.  Here is H seating with the Lion and a Lollipop Guild member during the play.

At this point the play must be dragging for the kids.  Look at the the Mayor of Munchin Land yawning.

H and a few other girls were the Sleeping Flowers.  One day she said, "You know I am evil.  I work for the witch.  Why am I evil?"  I just had to laugh and tell her that was the part assigned to her.  H was a very cute, evil doer.

Sung to Brahms' Lullaby

"Close your eyes, Rest your head.

Let our fields be your bed.

Have no worries, Have no fears,

Put your trust in us my dears.

As you sleep awhile,

witches watch with a smile,

For on your feet is their delight.

Close your eyes, Nightey, Night!"

Oh My Goodness!

Oh My, look what just happened!

That is right, H lost a tooth this spring.  I have never had a child lose a tooth before they started Kindergarten. We were all in shock. H was thrilled!

She was even more excited when she got her $1 from the Tooth Fairy.  The very next week she lost her other bottom tooth as well.  I must admit, I publicly accused her of making her own teeth loose because she wanted to be like her big sisters.  I must apologize since the spaces have quickly been filled with adult teeth.  H is just on the rapid schedule for getting adult teeth.