Shopping!

The grade 2s have been learning about money in math.  We have learned the names of the coins and their values, and practiced counting money starting with the dimes, then nickels, then pennies.  To practice, Division 1, our buddy class came to help run a store.  Each student had 59¢ in play money to spend.  They could choose what they wanted to buy: stickers, candy or little erasers.  The students had lots of fun making their choices, and were especially excited that they got to keep what they bought.  The big buddies also got to practice counting money and giving change.  It was a really fun buddy activity!

Christmas on Candy Cane Lane

The students did a wonderful job at the performance on Thursday.  They had been practicing their “Man in the Bright Red Suit” dance for two weeks, and I think they all looked great on stage!  Unfortunately, I don’t have any pictures, since I was behind the scenes acting as stage manager and helping the cast change their costumes.  I am very proud of all the cast and dancers for working so hard; it was a great performance!