On Wednesday, students enjoyed learning about animal noses, ears, and mouths. We learned why some animals have the body parts they do. The children especially enjoyed a "Who Does This Nose Belong To?" game I created with photocopies of animal noses. After circle, students were able to create an animal from their imagination. I loved some of the descriptions they used for their animals- "My animal lives in a cave and eats noodles." "My animal lives in the water and eats broccoli." We also spent time talking about different types of animal homes. During free choice time, students could create a home for animals out of blocks. I also brought in a large cardboard box and many stuffed bears. Some of the students really enjoyed going into the bear den. One student chose to spend the entire free choice session in the den!
Thursday was focused on giving thanks. We read many books about looking for things to be thankful for. Students were able to share with the class some of their own ideas. During journaling, students were able to create cards for loved ones thanking them for something. The free choice art activity at the end of the day was a tissue paper mosaic heart to give to someone the child is thankful for.
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| animals in the sensory table- what fun we had looking at the footprints made in the moon sand! |
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| turkey footprints |
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| Luke measuring the length of his footprint. |
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| I like the concentration on George's face in this picture. |
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| creating an animal |
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| enjoying a book together during recess |
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| Some of the students spotted a rabbit outside of the window while playing in Hudspeth. |
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| More students wanted to join in the fun of watching the rabbit..... |
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| and more......... |
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| so exciting! |
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| Tasting lemon juice in science class to learn about our five senses. James was not a fan. |
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| Hazel did not love the lemon juice either. |
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| Camille thought the lemon juice was really sour too! |
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| I brought in Marble Works from home and the students LOVED them. |
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| free choice art: stamping with sponges |
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| Counting and creating with unifex cubes |
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| buddies exploring a new toy at the table |
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| gear toys |
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| creating cards for someone we are thankful for |
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| being bears in a den |
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| more Thanksgiving cards |
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| tissue paper heart mosaics |
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| We loved having both Miss Amy and Miss Christine spend part of the morning with us on Thursday! |
Some of our work from the hallway-
