More Elephants

I have two class making papier mache piggy banks. One of the classes only has 3 students and they really get stuff done. They are ready to decorate their elephants with parade outfits and cut a hole already. They are very excited about eh work they are doing in class. I am also having a lot of fun working with them.

A Bask of Crocodiles

Crocodlies pant like dogs to cool off and bask in the sun to warm up their cold blood. Because they lay around together; a group of crocodiles is called a bask. Last week Mr. Trahan's first grade class sculpted feet for their papier mache crocodiles out of play dough. After drying I glued them on and the kids gave their crocs a few finishing touches. 

Crocodiles Are Fast

Did you know that a crocodiles can run up to 7mph? Yeah, you can out run a crocodile but unfortunately if you are standing by the water's edge it isn't likely that you'll get the chance. A crocodile can strike before you know what is happening. The 1st grade has definitely learned not to taunt a croc. They have also learned how to tell them apart from alligators (this is difficult with Indian mugger crocs as they have broad noses) and the characteristics of a reptile. All this wonderful science while making their own mugger from egg crates and papier mache. The bodies are done and the feet are sculpted from play dough.  Now assembling them and adding teeth is all that is left.