Quizlet Live

It's a race to see which team will win as Wellman fifth graders play Quizlet Live!

While the kids were excited to see who would be victorious, as the teacher I was excited to see all the students actively learning, having fun, and learning Mandarin Chinese!

A-"maze"-ing Maze Game

This Kalona Elementary fourth grader demonstrates some amazing skills as she interviews Mrs. Hussey about various aspects of nature and whether she likes them or not (nǐ xǐhuan bù xǐhuan).

The goal is to move from the starting line to the top.

Writing Chinese characters

Writing Chinese characters may seem hard, but don't tell that to the elementary students who are writing beautiful Chinese characters as part of their Mid-Prairie studies.

Students play Quizlet Life

From second to fifth grades students enjoy playing "Quizlet Life," but before they play they need to study. All the students get involved. Once they are ready, they compete to see which teams can finish first, adding an element of competition and fun to their studies.

Wellman Elementary 1st and 2nd grade prepare for China "Tour"

On May 27 the first and second grade classes at Wellman Elementary School will participate in a virtual "tour" of China, and are busy preparing for their exciting excursion now.

Each day they arrive at class having passed by the Chinese dragon guarding the hallway!

Just a few days until they are in China for "real."

Videos of Students Showing Their Chinese Skills

Ever wonder if your children can really speak Chinese? Watch these videos from KES fourth grade and you'll see how skilled they are in the language! This lesson was about School Subjects.

Students Interview Classmates for Maze Game

Second-grade KES students take turns interviewing each other for the "Maze Game." Each student finds at least seven other classmates to interview to check for understanding. When students have successfully completed the maze they do a final check with Mrs. Hussey to confirm their understanding.