This week the 1A students went on a walk to investigate pumpkins, Painted, investigated oobleck and collected leaves in Washington Market park.
Oobleck Exploration!
The students had a blast exploring a new and exciting texture- corn starch and water.
The mixture created a liquid solution that would periodically transform into a solid, as the students squeezed the mixture into their hands and in between their fingers.
Discovering Pumpkins and Gords on Our Walk!
Fall has arrived! What a perfect discovery!
While walking through the Tribeca neighborhood, the students stopped to explore pumpkins and gords. The children were thrilled to explore the round, rippled skin of the pumpkins and uniquely shaped gords.
“Students, next time we can bring the pumpkins and gords back to our classroom.”
Painting!
The children were thrilled as they observed their teacher squeezing the paint bottles- watching as the paint squirted out, landing on the white canvas paper.
With huge smiles, the students shook their bodies in excitement and laughed out loud.
The 1A friends used their hands and paintbrushes to smear the paint across the canvas paper.
Collecting Leaves!
The children were very focused as they closely examined this mesmerizing pieces of nature- gently maneuvering the colorful, delicate leaves in their hands.
”Should we take our leaves back to school?”
In conclusion, it is a pleasure to announce that the:
School-wide Curriculum focus for the year will be on the social-emotional development of the child.
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Our classroom focus will be on transiting and how music has played a big role in our classroom.
As Educators, How Can We Assist Our Students as
They Make the Transition into Their New Classroom Setting?
This year, our 1A curriculum will focus on the ways that music can be utilized as a soothing and
transitional tool in our classroom. We believe that singing and music in general is a great way to ease
separation and transition moments in the classroom.
During morning drop off we have observed how music immediately catches the children’s attention,
drawing them in — calming their bodies and allowing them to focus and relax.
Morning circle time has been essential to the beginning of each school day. As we sing each child’s
favorite song(s), the toddlers gather together and are visibly excited. It is obvious through their body
language that they want to participate in singing and give voice to what the next song should be.
Starting school is a big adjustment for a toddler!
It is clear that transition and separation is the first real developmental goal for the year. Before the deep leaning process can begin, each child must first feel comfortable in their new surroundings.
Music hasplayed a very significant role in our classroom and has allowed each child to reach a new level of comfort at school.
Thank you, 1A families!
Have a great weekend.
