NEW MATH ACTIVITY

We introduced a new math activity this week that has quickly become very popular. To begin, the child chooses a drawer of objects. (see photos below)

Next, the child chooses an addition card and places the corresponding number of objects into the correct trays. The child then dumps the trays with the objects into the larger tray (with the =sign) to determine the total amount.

The child then records the addition problem and answer on his/her recording page.

Miles working hard on addition problems.

THE LIFE CYCLE OF A BUTTERFLY

TODAY WE INTRODUCED AND DID 2 NEW ACTIVITIES TO REINFORCE OUR LEARNING OF THE LIFE CYCLE OF A BUTTERFLY....

During Free Choice time, children have been asked to put in order 8 photo cards depicting the life cycle of a butterfly.

In small groups, children used different food items (cereal and various pastas) to depict the life cycle of a butterfly. Take a look at the food pieces in the photo below and see if you can determine which food represents which stage of the butterfly life cycle. Your child can assist you!
Each child started with the template below.

The completed life cycle!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MADDIE!

Today we helped Maddie celebrate her July birthday a little early. Her mom read the story, "Kitten's Big Adventure" and then we enjoyed eating her birthday treat--cupcakes! Happy Birthday, Maddie!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAREN!

Today we celebrated Maren's birthday--a little early. Maren has a June birthday. Since we are on summer break in June, we celebrated with her today! Maren's mom read the story, "The Secret Birthday Message" by Eric Carle. We then enjoyed eating Maren's birthday treat....cupcakes! Maren also gave each of her classmates a colorful super bouncy ball. Happy Birthday, Maren!

OUTDOOR FREE CHOICE!

This morning's weather was perfect for moving our Free Choice time outside! Enjoy the photos below. Do you think they're having fun?!

Claire, Maren, Reese, and Georgia have discovered a hole in the ground where and suspect that a groundhog lives in it!

CATERPILLAR PATTERNS

Today each child created his/her own caterpillar pattern. Be sure to ask your child what colors he/she used in his/her pattern. Our caterpillar patterns are on display on the bulletin board outside our classroom.

QUIET QUILT DAY ON WEDNESDAY!

DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR QUILT TO SCHOOL TOMORROW TO SHARE FOR SOUND BOX AND TO DO OUR "QUIET TIME ON QUILTS" ACTIVITY!