Despite being a 4 day week, there was lots of learning and fun taking place in Room 112. We met Mr. R with his rainbow ribbons and on this Fun Friday the children had fun rockin' and rollin' to kidz bop music.
We read Flower Garden by Eve Bunting and spent time discussing our families and things we like to do together.
We have also been talking about the new season of Autumn, and the changes it brings. We went outside today to do our first Scientific documentation of a Maple tree. The children made good observations and took time to sketch the tree and color it accordingly. Part of our Science curriculum is teaching children how to observe and document. Recording our observations is part of this process. Taking nature walks and looking "up close and personal" at leaves, seeds and flowers are activities that you can do with your child over the weekends or when walking to school. Of course, Autumn is a great time to go apple and pumpkin picking, going on a hayride and making a scarecrow. I love to go to farms where there are animal petting areas too.
As we prepare to begin our Unit on The 5 Senses, I have been telling the children to start becoming aware of the smells of autumn...pumpkin and apple pies baking, rotting leaves, freshly turned soil, animals, corn husks, etc. Take the time to smell the world around you!
Another sign of Fall is the change in temperature. We will continue to go outside, so please be sure to dress your child for the day's weather. Also, please label all removable clothing.
Please note: I am in the process of assembling a Blog Mailing list. If you have not given your email address to Mrs. Poh (Belinda AM) and would like to add your name to this list to receive updates of when I post a blog, please let her know. I hope you are finding these blogs informative and a brief insight onto your child's time in kindergarten.
Have a great weekend!
Remember: There is No School on Thursday Oct. 9th
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