Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
The fifth grade began their first ancient cultures block this week! Their first exploration is focused on ancient India and the majestic stories that make up an incredible culture. We started the week with an introduction to India and with…
Our class parents AND students are staffing the Roots & Shoots Cafe during the Fall Festival on Saturday. The children spent some time this week preparing the menu and cafe signs for the big day. Children learn service, helping, and…
On Wednesday we made bread dough (using 25 cups of flour!) and started baking fresh rolls for our Michaelmas celebration on Friday! Of course we had to sample a bit of our handiwork.
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…
This week the children harvested kale from our school garden and made kale chips! They showed great responsibility and caring in their work and willingness to share with others.
This week concluded fifth grade's first block of the year—Botany! It was an exciting week filled with new ideas and some beautiful drawings. Through our explorations, we have discovered how intricate the world of plants is. Our block culminated in…
Fifth Grade harvested Indigo leaves in order to prepare dye vats to color wool. The school has a dye garden next to the greenhouse where specific plants are grown to produce natural pigments for dyeing. Third grade students are preparing…
The fifth grade's first block of the year is botany. They will be exploring the plant kingdoms and how different plants grow and flourish. Below you will see various drawings of what students imagined when they were asked to picture…
In the Classroom Follow each class through the school year. Visit often to enjoy photos and information about curriculum, field trips, exciting happenings, special moments, celebrations and more. Stay tuned—this year's journey begins September 5th!
