We read:
Spring is Fun by Walt K. Moon
Grow Flower Grow! by Lisa Bruce
Clifford's Spring Clean Up by Norman Bridwell
Pet the Cat The Petes Go Marching by James Dean
Potting Soil Play |
We added flowers to our play dough play |
We created new place mats by watercoloring over crayon designs. The children really enjoyed seeing how the crayon came through the paint. |
We played a movement game in which students selected a flower and had to do the movement written on it. |
Students squirm like worms |
Walking like a spider |
crawling like a snail |
During open play students created sun catchers by squeezing glue onto a lid and swirling color dye with a toothpick. |
On Wednesday we discussed the parts of a plant/flower. |
I added food coloring to the water of each flower and after discussing how plants take in water and nutrients - made predictions about any changes we may see with the flowers. |
During open play - students had the opportunity to paint with flowers. |
"This is a round bug named Googoo. Googoo eats celery". |
"This is a bumblebee it eats ladybugs." |
"This is a ladybug named Lisa. Lisa eats ants." |
"This is a flying bug. His name is broccoli." |
"This is a bug named the bumblee Atlantis. It eats worms and bugs." |
"This is a praying mantis named Pinch. Pinch has two tummies and he eats mosquitoes." |
"His name is James. He eats spiders." |
"My insect is called Naw Naw. It bites! It eats grass." |
"This is a happy bee named Chloe. She eats honey." |
As an art choice - students were invited to paint egg cartons to become flowers. |
Another art option - creating colorful caterpillars |
On Thursday after circle time we had a journaling session. Students were tasked with drawing a picture of something they enjoy doing in the spring when the temperatures are warmer. |
"In the spring I like to play on my swing set in the yard." |
"I like to hug in spring." |
"I like the rain!" |
"In the spring I like to see the flowers." |