Mrs. Krouskop-Smith

Today we learned that penguins "huddle" together to stay warm, and they take turns being in the center to get warm. So if course we had to try this for ourselves! #wearepiqua instagram.com/krouskopk/p/Bu…

This student is completing a letter activity I created for them to get to know their Chromebooks. They are not quite as easy to use as iPads, but we're finding our "special computer… instagram.com/p/BoAmALCnBgi/…

This teachable moment happened today. ♥️ We read the book "If You Find A Rock". The last page has a picture of a child picking up a rock, with no text. One student raised her hand and… instagram.com/p/BoAlm9Pn222/…

These boys worked very hard on their creation. They persevered through failure several times when portions would fall down, but they never got angry with each other or quit. #wearepiqua #perseverance #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #playislearning #playisimportant

Obviously, this friend is satisfying his sensory needs. Isn't that what a sensory table is for? Not to mention all the math learning going on here - measurement, capacity, scooping,… instagram.com/p/Bn9DnY4Hdpv/…

My class has fits of giggles for the weirdest reasons. Today's giggle: we rolled two dice and they both were the same number. 😂 #wearepiqua

Principal Ms. G. joined us for a "Gummy Bear Song" dance brain break! #wearepiqua

100 years old, and she can still make a mean flower! #iteachk #100thday #100thdayofschool… instagram.com/p/BBLXdX6m8PW/

Making a 100-Froot-Loop necklace. #iteachk #100thday #100thdayofschool #wearepiqua instagram.com/p/BBLXIy3m8OY/

Building with 100 cups. #iteachk #100thday #100thdayofschool #wearepiqua instagram.com/p/BBLW7QtG8N4/

Our centurians on our 100th day of school yesterday! #iteachk #100thday #100thdayofschool… instagram.com/p/BBLWsjgG8NR/

Other happenings in Room 115 this week! (By WA) #math #reggio #blocks instagram.com/p/_LEei0m8GP/

Other happenings in Room 115 this week! (Chestnuts&wood numbers) #math #reggio #christmasinkinder instagram.com/p/_LDDjPG8Dc/

Other happenings in Room 115 this week! #math #reggio #christmasinkinder instagram.com/p/_LCvVmG8C0/

Yellow Group's plan. They had trouble getting their box to hang from the flagpole, because the… instagram.com/p/_LCRJsG8CM/

Orange Group's trap (I couldn't find their plan). #stem #steam #gingerbreadman #reggio… instagram.com/p/_LBjrXG8BG/

Green Group's plan and trap. #gingerbreadman #stem #steam #reggio #inquirybasedlearning #iteachk… instagram.com/p/_LBP7pm8At/

Red Group's plan and trap. #gingerbreadman #stem #steam #reggio #inquirybasedlearning #iteachk… instagram.com/p/_LAqkvG8Px/

Blue Group's plan and trap. #gingerbreadman #stem #steam #reggio #inquirybasedlearning #iteachk… instagram.com/p/_LAULaG8PK/

Gingerbread man left us a message this morning. We can't wait to catch him! The students are so… instagram.com/p/_K_sxfG8OI/