Weeks in Review: November 7th- 18th

Weeks in Review: November 7th- 18th 

Building an Elevated Train Track

After noticing the children's interest in trains, Ms. Farhat introduced the idea of elevated tracks. The students looked at pictures and studied how tracks could be build up to travel in different locations. To bring this idea into the classroom, Ms. Farhat offered the children train tracks and blocks. They used the materials to create elevated tracks and tested their different creations with trains. 

Objectives Met: 
7. Demonstrates fine-motor strength and coordination
a. Uses fingers and hands "
26. Demonstrates knowledge of the physical properties of objects and materials 
21. Explores and describes spatial relationships and shapes
a. Understands spatial relationships
b. Understands shapes
22. Compares and measures

                                                         Testing Our Boats 

Children used different materials such as sponges, straws, and fabric to create boats with Ms. Erin. some children created sails on their boats while others use the straws to create hoses for their "fire boats". After being boat builders, the students took their creations to the water and tested them. They talked about how different boats moved and tested these different ways. Some children tried blowing on their boats while others created waves in the water to move the boats. 

Objectives Met: 

 24. Uses scientific inquiry skills. 

25. Demonstrates knowledge of the characteristics of living things 

26. Demonstrates knowledge of the physical properties of objects and materials

Exploring Tunnels 

Students have been investigating tunnels with Ms. Chante and Ms. Hana throughout the semester. We noticed the children incorporating tunnels into other types of play and were curious about their thinking. We have offered them a variety of materials to create tunnels with including paper towel tubes, PVC pipes, and wooden arches. They often test these materials out with small balls and comment on how they roll through the tunnel. We have seen them comparing tunnels of different sizes, shapes, and angles.

Objectives Met:
26. Demonstrates knowledge of physical properties of objects and materials 
28. Uses tools and other technology to preform tasks

d. Shows curiosity and motivation e. Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking

We are Loving Legos!

We introduced legos during explorations last week and discovered the class has a big interest in them! Many children had prior experience with them and other quickly understood how to connect the pieces to build. The first time they were offered, the children wanted to make vehicles with the legos but had only a few wheels available to share. The next time we offered them, we supplied them with a variety of wheels to add to their creations. It was exciting to see how each child created their own custom vehicles. 

Objectives Met: 

7. Demonstrates fine-motor strength and coordination
a. Uses fingers and hands "

26. Demonstrates knowledge of the physical properties of objects and materials 

21. Explores and describes spatial relationships and shapes
a. Understands spatial relationships
b. Understands shapes
22. Compares and measures

  

Week in Review (10/24-10/28)

Week in Review (10/24-10/28) 

Drawing Self-Portraits

We see children at this age working to figure out their own identity. To help them increase their own self-awareness, we invited children to explore themselves in mirrors. We asked them what they saw and listened as they discovered and shared what they noticed about themselves. Afterwards, the children represented what they saw through drawings. It was exciting to watch how each child represented themselves artistically. 

Objectives Met: 

11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 

a. Attends and engages 

b. Persists 

c. Solves problems 

d. Shows curiosity and motivation . 

e. Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking 

12. Remembers and connects experiences 

a. Recognizes and recalls 

b. Makes connections 

13. Uses classification skills 

14. Uses symbols and images to represent something not present 

a. Thinks symbolically 29. Demonstrates knowledge about self 33. Explores the visual arts 

Visiting the Art Studio

Our class enjoys working in the art studio. This week, children were able to visit the studio and work with clay. The studio environment allows for more careful, thoughtful, work from the children. These pictures show the students working with clay using safety knives.

Objectives Met: 

7. Demonstrates fine-motor strength and coordination 

a. Uses fingers and hands 

Celebrating the Halloween Walk

What a special event! We loved seeing the children show their interests through their costumes. This was an exciting way for families and children with varying schedules to come together for a celebration.