Kindergartners were mathematicians today. We brainstormed how to use math tools and then practiced using our tools. #TuckahoeRocks

One of our mascot red-eared slider turtles today posed patiently for K students doing observation & sketching of seasonal changes - & helped w discussion of warm vs cold-blooded animals! 🐢😀 Tuckahoe Elementary School #TuckahoeRocks Courtney Chapman Keelon @APSscience

Yesterday kindergartners searched for patterns around the room. We then shared our findings with a partner. #TuckahoeRocks

Witnessing the sense of wonder as K students encounter newly famous Tuckahoe Elementary School resident black swallowtail caterpillar! Courtney Chapman Keelon 🐛😍 #TuckahoeRocks

We had so much fun celebrating Diwali today! #TuckahoeRocks

We loved listening to Jingle Dancer and seeing and hearing a real jingle dress during Native American Heritage Month. #TuckahoeRocks

Kindergartners shared their thinking and strategies with one another as they solved a story problem. #TuckahoeRocks

We finished our first book in phonics! We had to celebrate with a party… a cat party! #TuckahoeRocks

Not sure if you heard the news, but… it snowed at recess today. ❄️❄️❄️

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Recent snow provided wonderful sensory observation & learning opportunities for Tuckahoe Elementary School K students! Collection, touching, examining, investigating, describing...❄️👀😀 #TuckahoeRocks, Erin Youngman Courtney Chapman Keelon, Bridget Bishop💙💛 @APSscience APS STEM

Is there anything better than early valentines on a rainy day? ❤️🥰Mr. Keelon- take notes. #TuckahoeRocks

100 Day Collections- how would you count your collection? #TuckahoeRocks

Thank you, Tate, for letting me raid your closet for my 100 day collection. Biggest takeaway of the day- No, 100 diapers will not last him the next 10 years (unfortunately) #TuckahoeRocks

Happy 100th Day of School! We rolled, stamped, counted to 100 all day! #TuckahoeRocks

We loved pajama and stuffed animal day to celebrate Read Across America! APS Library Services Tuckahoe Elementary School Courtney Chapman Keelon #tuckahoerocks #apslibrarians

Just over six weeks to go 👶🏻 and our class has plenty of suggestions on names. Luigi? Bowser? Sunshine? Princess Peach? How will we ever decide?! #TuckahoeRocks

Our room always buzzes with excitement when we begin learning about money! 💰💵

Reading in line because some books are TOO GOOD to wait for. (Hearing a kindergartner read this page aloud—priceless). Courtney Chapman Keelon Tuckahoe Elementary School APS Library Services B.J. Novak #tuckahoerocks

So much better than the junk mail I usually get. Never throwing this love letter away. ❤️❤️❤️