The second graders drew an enlarged close-up view of a fruit focusing on radial symmetry. Various watercolor techniques were used while applying a variety of hues for a realistic look.

After viewing Pablo Picasso and Kimmy Cantrell's Cubist style artworks, fourth graders created abstract relief masks out of recycled cardboard.

The second-grade class visited McKee Botanical Garden this week but with a twist! Sra. Arias wove Spanish lessons into the tour of the gardens, so students could expand their vocabulary in the sunshine amid plants and trees that were bursting with spring life. While volunteer guides talked to them about plant, animal and bug species, the students practiced their Spanish with delight and passion for nature. We typically only offer highlights of a field trip, but there were too many photographic gems to share, so click for a complete album of downloadable photos.

Fourth-grade students learned about electricity in science. Students used balloons, saran wrap and a Van De Graaff Generator to investigate static electricity. Students learned that just like magnetism, like charges repel and unlike charges attract. Students were challenged to light a lightbulb using a battery, wire, and a lightbulb. Once students learned the basics of open and closed circuits, they investigated switches, series circuits, parallel circuits, buzzers, motors and electromagnets. Students also took on the role of electrical engineers as they designed, built, tested and improved propeller-driven cars. You can click on this link to get a glimpse into the classroom.

After learning about portraiture and observing famous portrait artists by 17th century Dutch painter Rembrandt, kindergarteners drew self-portraits while observing themselves in the mirror. The students focused on symmetry, proportion and values.

Another treasured tradition was celebrated on campus Wednesday. First graders marched down to the Senior Patio and spent their Valentine's Day with their upper school pals. The buddies exchanged heartfelt cards, and a popcorn bar filled with sweet treats greeted them as they arrived on the patio. Their time spent together was filled with big hugs, lots of laughs and friendship bracelet assembly. Seniors and their buddies are truly "butter" together! 🍿

First-grade students are learning about mollusks and measurement. Students learned that mollusks are soft-bodied animals and that mollusk shells grow with the animal. The young learners embraced the role of scientists, carefully measuring the length, mass, and volume of mollusk shells. Students applied their observation skills to classify shells into two distinct groups—bivalves and univalves. The adventure continued as students walked to the dock, where they encountered live clams and oysters. They further honed their measurement skills by assessing the size of the live clams. This immersive learning experience expanded our “littlest of marine biologists”  knowledge of mollusks and enriched their understanding of measurement. You can click on this link to get a glimpse into the classroom.

The children in PK4 read the story Dreaming Up a Celebration of Buildings by Christy Hale. This incredible story, paired with the great lesson in our Developing Roots Pre-K Math Curriculum, gave the children an excellent chance to see how simple creativity can turn into impressive structures.

Students used different manipulatives to create magnificent buildings. Cooperative learning allowed students to work together to develop and design structures with repeated patterns. A fantastic lesson for our future architects and engineers!

Following engaging experiments with water, second-grade students successfully communicated important characteristics of this essential substance. Through hands-on exploration, students grasped the fundamental properties of water, including its adhesive nature—where water molecules stick to each other. They also discovered that water is adaptable, taking the shape of its container, and consistently flows downward due to gravity. Furthermore, the young scientists observed and understood the concept of buoyancy. Their experiments revealed that certain items sink in water while others float, prompting a deeper exploration into the principles governing object density and water displacement. Students used this understanding to build and test aluminum foil boats. Students even used water to explore the properties of colors. These hands-on learning activities helped students describe important water features and gave them a practical grasp of scientific ideas. You can click on this link to get a glimpse into the classroom.

Several third, fourth and fifth-grade students in the Innovation Lab Studio opened the door to a whole new world of self-expression by exploring the fundamentals of sewing. Not just a practical skill, sewing is an art form that brings creative visions to life through fabric and thread. Selecting fabrics and learning the basics of sewing, students made cute pillows and a sports banner. This lifelong skill fosters patience, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. We are excited to add four new sewing machines to our Studio. We are excited to see what our young designers dream up!

These hands-on scientists learn the scientific method early, so tackling the big questions about physical, environmental and marine science is just another fun day in the lab, in the garden or on the lagoon at Saint Edward’s School.