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Fifth Grade Enrichment: Learning, Creating, and Growing Together
This fall, fifth graders have been enjoying many enrichment activities that bring our learning to life. From the garden to the kitchen, from music to crafts, students are discovering new skills and making meaningful connections to their classroom studies.
One highlight has been harvesting garden produce and cooking with Mr. Sadowski. Students are learning about the journey from garden to table while practicing teamwork and practical skills. We are grateful to Mr. Sadowski for these delicious, hands-on learning experiences!
Our reading of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan has inspired some especially engaging activities. As we explore the story, students have been tasting foods introduced in the book. After reading the first chapter, “Las Uvas” (The Grapes), we enjoyed grapes together. Following “Los Higos” (The Figs), students had the opportunity to taste black figs! These experiences help bring the story’s details and cultural connections to life.
We have also been creating crafts inspired by our reading, including yarn dolls. This past Friday, students learned the basics of crocheting, just like the characters in the text, and they will have more opportunities to practice this new skill in art class with Ms. Fosco. We are thankful to Ms. Fosco for helping extend our creative learning!
On full-day Fridays, fifth graders also meet with their kindergarten book buddies to share stories and build reading confidence, friendships, and leadership skills. Extra time with Mr. Parry on Fridays, gives students more opportunities to explore music and performing arts.
A special thank-you to Mr. Sadowski, Mr. Parry, Ms. Fosco, and Mrs. Piper for helping make these enriching experiences possible. We are excited to keep learning, creating, tasting, and growing together this fall!
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