Mariposa’s VPK Focuses on Emergent Reading through Transportation Lessons

Mrs. Claudia Bonilla’s VPK students discussed things that move including transportation. The students identified what modes of transportation move on land. They were able to help list a couple of examples: cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. The students were able to determine the similarity between each mode of transportation because they all had wheels.…

Mariposa’s VPK Students Practice Positive Relationships with Peers

Mariposa Elementary VPK students are practicing discussing options, how to problem solve, how to use trial and error and most importantly how to be cooperative. Mrs. Claudia Bonilla’s VPK students defined the words, provided examples, saw a video, and listened to a Sesame Street song. They cut 5 pieces out of each rectangle to make…

A “Day in Court” at Mariposa Elementary

5th grade Mariposa Elementary students participated in a “Day in Court” to argue their opinion papers for writing. Prosecuting attorneys argued against a topic, Defense attorneys argued for and each side had to provide supporting evidence to convince the jury of their reasoning.  Jury members followed a rubric for evidence, discussed the outcomes of the arguments,…