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1st Grade - Michaelmas
Michael’s sword will subdue the dragon! First graders had fun crafting a scene from the story of the Archangel Michael.
Michael’s sword will subdue the dragon! First graders had fun crafting a scene from the story of the Archangel Michael.
This week's First Grade class, harvesting potatoes and putting some fresh straw in the chicken coop.
This week’s first grade painting lesson explored the weight of blue as it fell from the sky into the deep blue sea.
First grade began its work with letters this week. Images from stories are the foundation for both the formation and sounds of the letters.
First graders engage in finger games during a handwork lesson.
On Friday, September 8th, the students and teachers of Da Vinci’s grade school enjoyed Beach and Nature Exploration Day! They ventured to Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park in Zion for a day filled with exploration and fun. We are extremely…
Part of form drawing is to have students move the form before they bring it to their desks. Here students walked the spiral to the verse Curly House of Snail. After working in movement and other senses, students practice the…
First graders planned their care of the apple trees with Mrs. Faden. Last year several dwarf apple trees were planted at the front of the property.
First graders celebrated their first Friday with Friends Feast. The students prepared a spinach and carrot salad with lemon vinaigrette, cornbread with honey butter, and enjoyed burritos brought in by the Eastridge family.