Bones, bones, bones - that was the highlight of last week's free choice time. The little ones are quite proficient in identifying the many horse bones: rib, leg, skull, vertebrae (otherwise known as airplanes!), jaw, knee; plus comparing their size to similar pig bones.
This week's free choice activity will be milking the classroom cow. She doesn't have a name yet, but be sure to ask!
Science activity will include the study of caterpillars, becoming moths or butterflies - and finding out specific characteristics of each. Plus we'll find out why Eric Carle is wrong in his book about the Very Hungry Caterpillar. Several years ago the kindergartners did send him a letter asking why his caterpillar cocoon became a butterfly. He did respond with his explanation, but I personally think he was just trying to cover his mistake!!
Additionally, we'll investigate crystals (salt, Epsom salts, sugar) - growing them, painting with them. Since it is fall now, we'll find out why leaves turn brown in the fall - no matter what color they have turned: red, yellow, orange.
Telling time with clocks (hour and half hour will be introduced), and addition "cross outs" are math subjects.
A compound words game will introduce how two small words can become one word with a completely different meaning.
Do you hear your little one "pounding and sounding" words?! They are loving the segmentation of words and are doing a great job of spelling!
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