We started our week with observational painting, this painting activity took observation beyond simple sensory perception and allowed children to organize knowledge and understanding. We placed an interesting lamp on the center of the table and asked children to carefully observe the lamp while painting, we discussed the different shapes, lines, colors and patterns we saw while children painted. This activity supports the children in slowing down, and learning how to record what they actually see, rather than what they think something looks like. Through noticing the details, the children’s understanding deepen and further questions are provoked.
We also spent lots of time talking about spring and the changes that are occurring within our environment. During our walk we discussed the different ways in which the tree’s, grass and weather are changing. After, we came back and got busy to work, our friends helped create butterflies for the Buckle My Shoe window display!
On Thursday we also began to talk about our science experiment, during morning meeting we showed the children three different volcano images. It is needless to say that our friends were beyond fascinated by the images! As children observed the images we described the different volcano’s and the different actions that were taking place. After observing the images the children observed a video of an actual volcano eruption. After watching this video our friends were beyond eager to make their own eruption using baking soda and vinegar!
Reminders/Upcoming events:
Week of the young child will be the following week:
Music Monday
Tasty Tuesday
Work together Wednesday
Arty Thursday
Special Person Friday!