Week in Review May 16th - 20th

Week in Review May 16th - 20th

Butterfly Update

Last week the children observed and drew the caterpillars. On Monday, we noticed they had made a big change! The caterpillars all went into their chrysalises to prepare for their next change. We discussed how they looked and asked for the children's predictions about what would happen. We also did some research and read about the process caterpillars go through. Some children were focused on the changes the caterpillars would experience and some were excited to see them fly. They were able to observe the chrysalis and draw what they saw. Everyone is excited to see what they will look like on Monday!

Early Learning Expectations Met:

1.       1.  Creativity-Imagination-Visualization. Children demonstrate a growing ability to use originality or vision when approaching learning; use imagination, show ability to visualize a solution or new concept.

  2. Initiative-Engagement-Persistence Attentiveness. Children demonstrate the quality of showing interest in learning; pursue learning independentl

  3.  Visual Arts. Children show how they feel, what they think, and what they are learning through experiences in the visual arts.

  4.  Aesthetic Appreciation. Children develop rich and rewarding aesthetic lives.

1.        5.  Spoken Language: Expressive. Children develop abilities to express themselves clearly and communicate ideas to others.

2.        6.  Spoken Language: Receptive. Children grow in their capacity to use effective listening skills and understand what is said to them.

           7.  Fine Motor Development. Children experience growth in fine motor development and use small muscles to improve a variety of fine motor skills both in structured and unstructured settings.

1.       8. Observation and Inquiry. Children develop positive attitudes and gain knowledge about science through observation and active play.

2.      9.  Living and Non-living Things. Children show a beginning awareness of scientific knowledge related to living and non-living things.

3.      10. Knowledge about the Earth. Children show a beginning awareness of scientific knowledge related to the earth.

Transferring Water

During group time, we gave the children a problem to solve. There were two water tables outside. One was full, and one was empty. Their challenge was to move the water from the full table into the empty table. They told us their ideas about what tools and strategies they would use. Small groups went outside and used basters, scoops, spray bottles, and sponges to fill the empty water table. They all practiced their problem solving and cooperation. 

Early Learning Expectations Met:

1.       1.  Creativity-Imagination-Visualization. Children demonstrate a growing ability to use originality or vision when approaching learning; use imagination, show ability to visualize a solution or new concept.

 2. Initiative-Engagement-Persistence Attentiveness. Children demonstrate the quality of showing interest in learning; pursue learning independently.

 3.: Curiosity–Inquiry-Questioning Tinkering-Risk Taking. Children demonstrate an interest and eagerness in seeking information (e.g., be able to see things from a different perspective, fiddling with something to figure it out or attempting a reasonable solution).

4.       4.  Resilience-Optimism-Confidence. Children demonstrate the capacity to cope with change, persist, move ahead with spirit, vitality and a growing belief in one’s ability to realize a goal.

5.       5.  Reasoning-Problem Solving-Reflection. Children demonstrate a growing capacity to make meaning, using one’s habits of mind to find a solution or figure something out.

6.       6.  Participation-Cooperation-PlayNetworking-Contribution. Demonstrate increasing ability to be together with others, in play or intellectual learning opportunities and/or making positive efforts for the good of all; join a community of learners in person and digitally as appropriate.

1.     7.  Spoken Language: Expressive. Children develop abilities to express themselves clearly and communicate ideas to others.

2.     8.  Spoken Language: Receptive. Children grow in their capacity to use effective listening skills and understand what is said to them.

         9.   Relationships with Others. Children develop healthy relationships with other children and adults

         10. Body Control and Activity. Children increase their ability to understand and control their bodies and learn that regular physical activity can enhance their overall physical, social, and mental health
         11. Gross Motor Development. Children experience growth in gross motor development and use large muscles to improve a variety of gross motor skills in a variety of both structured and unstructured and planned and spontaneous settings.
         12.  Fine Motor Development. Children experience growth in fine motor development and use small muscles to improve a variety of fine motor skills both in structured and unstructured settings.
          13. Positive Activity. Children participate in activities that encourage self-motivation, emphasize cooperation, and minimize competition.

Walking on Stilts

We introduced a new way of moving to the children this week. Walking on stilts! The children used small bucket stilts and experimented with how to walk on them. At first, students had to practice and test different ways of using them. Once they understood how to use them, they were able to walk all around. We noticed the children being interested in how tall they were and how their perspective changed with just a few extra inches.





Early Learning Expectations Met:

1.  Creativity-Imagination-Visualization. Children demonstrate a growing ability to use originality or vision when approaching learning; use imagination, show ability to visualize a solution or new concept.

2.       2. Initiative-Engagement-Persistence Attentiveness. Children demonstrate the quality of showing interest in learning; pursue learning independently.

3.        3.  Curiosity–Inquiry-Questioning Tinkering-Risk Taking. Children demonstrate an interest and eagerness in seeking information (e.g., be able to see things from a different perspective, fiddling with something to figure it out or attempting a reasonable solution).

4.       4.  Resilience-Optimism-Confidence. Children demonstrate the capacity to cope with change, persist, move ahead with spirit, vitality and a growing belief in one’s ability to realize a goal.

5.       5. Reasoning-Problem Solving-Reflection. Children demonstrate a growing capacity to make meaning, using one’s habits of mind to find a solution or figure something out.
           6. Gross Motor Development. Children experience growth in gross motor development and use large muscles to improve a variety of gross motor skills in a variety of both structured and unstructured and planned and spontaneous settings.

       7.: Body Control and Activity. Children increase their ability to understand and control their bodies and learn that regular physical activity can enhance their overall physical, social, and mental health.

Painting with Crazy Brushes

This week students tried a new way of painting. They used paintbrushes that were attached to masks and hats. They tried them on and tested different ways of making marks on their paper. Children noticed it was harder to paint this way because they had less control over the brushes. They tried moving their heads up and down, back and forth, and all around to paint different pictures.


















Early Learning Expectations Met:

1.       1.  Creativity-Imagination-Visualization. Children demonstrate a growing ability to use originality or vision when approaching learning; use imagination, show ability to visualize a solution or new concept.

2.       2 Initiative-Engagement-Persistence Attentiveness. Children demonstrate the quality of showing interest in learning; pursue learning independently.

3.        3.  Curiosity–Inquiry-Questioning Tinkering-Risk Taking. Children demonstrate an interest and eagerness in seeking information (e.g., be able to see things from a different perspective, fiddling with something to figure it out or attempting a reasonable solution).

4.       4. Resilience-Optimism-Confidence. Children demonstrate the capacity to cope with change, persist, move ahead with spirit, vitality and a growing belief in one’s ability to realize a goal.

5.       5.  Reasoning-Problem Solving-Reflection. Children demonstrate a growing capacity to make meaning, using one’s habits of mind to find a solution or figure something out.

          6: Visual Arts. Children show how they feel, what they think, and what they are learning through experiences in the visual arts
          7. Aesthetic Appreciation. Children develop rich and rewarding aesthetic lives.