Ocean Life Study
Ever since we were gifted our new fish, we have been talking about ocean life. This week we spent some time thinking about what animals live in the ocean (or sometimes just animals that live in the water, if not the ocean), and chose one to draw.
Parker: It's a Mommy Shark!
Mercer: Although she was shy, she pointed to a picture of a Clown Fish in anemone after she finished her drawing.
Dylan: I draw a shark.
Mia: I want to make a seahorse!
Emilio: A dolphin.
Nicholas: I going to make a fishy.
Morgan: Dolphin!
Jackson: A crocodile.
Levi: Shark!
Nina: I drawing a whale.
Katerina: Jellyfish!
Charlotte: A pink fishy.
Jayce: Fish!
We will continue exploring what exactly about the ocean is captivating, and where this investigating leads us in the weeks to come.
Planting & Germinating Seeds
After working on the planting activity during special person day, we have continued using the elements of Spring and growth in our classroom. This week we started to germinate lima beans. We placed a bean into a paper towel (I said the seed/bean was sleeping in a blanket), and then we poured water in (to wake the seed up so it can grow!). So far none of the beans are sprouting, but we will be checking in on them throughout the week to see how big they get! We will also be planting some different seeds in our sensory table.
Shades of Pink
Our Spring Market is fast approaching, and we will be representing the color pink! We have already worked on a couple of pink paintings, and started a pink fabric collage this morning. In the weeks to come, we will be making some really amazing crafts for you to purchase during the market! Here's a sneak "peek" into what we are making: rose water lotion, jewelry bowls, Mommy & Me Aprons . . . and a few other special items. We can't wait to show you!!
The Great Outdoors
We took a walk outside this week, since the weather is finally improving! We are working on a special secret project- but while we're out, we are continually pointing out flowers, how baby leaves are starting to sprout on trees . . . and every little bit of nature we can squeeze out of the neighborhood! We are bringing our explorations inside and displaying Spring art in the front window. Check it out on your way to and from school! We put our birdhouse inside, our beautiful butterfly prints, raindrops we made out of painted fabrics . . . It's so special, we'd love to hear your thoughts! We're so proud of our work! (And we collaborated with the Pre-K group, we're proud of all of their hard work, too).
Specialists
This week we:
- Made pizza kabobs! We used whole wheat pita, black olives, green bell pepper, mozzarella balls and marinara sauce -- thanks Dylan & family for providing the ingredients!
- Made dancing rice! Mitzi curated a really fun science experiment with vinegar, baking soda, and grains of uncooked rice.
- With Diane we used rice cakes, raspberry jam, lemon curd, craisins and raisins to make our own delicious concoctions.
- During Spanish this week we started to learn about our five senses.
- For soccer we worked so hard on scoring goals!
- Evan came for music this week, and we were so incredibly happy and excited to sing and dance with him. It's been so long since we saw Evan!
Alphabet
This week we were able to talk about the letters 'C,' 'D,' and 'E.' These were exciting letters because we have friends that start with them!! Charlotte, Dylan and Emilio! We are also getting pretty amazing at making our own version of the letter. I'm impressed!!
Dates & Reminders:
- Friday, May 11th is Parents Day- please come in for a special morning with breakfast provided! We would love if all Mommies, Daddies, and/or caregivers can attend!
- Monday & Tuesday May 21st & 22nd Pop of Color Spring Market- you will be able to purchase crafts from all of the classrooms, and there will also be silent auction items made by each class. Details coming soon!
- Monday, May 28th we are closed for Memorial Day
- June 15th- last day of school!
We are still collecting recycled materials- especially wine corks!! Thanks!