We had a short, but busy week in 2B! We explored clay and wire, practiced literacy in Spanish, did a magic milk experiment, and made guacamole.
Specialists
Cooking - we made red, white, and blue smoothies with strawberries, bananas, and blueberries.
Soccer - we played red light green light with soccer balls and practiced big kick goals, as well.
Music - we learned a new “hello” song and played a game of freeze dance.
Clay
On Monday, we worked with clay and wire, and used NYC landmarks as inspiration for our creations. This activity encouraged the children to notice and recall details, engage in shape recognition, and use their fine motor muscles to mold and manipulate the clay and wire. We’re excited to continue to incorporate NYC buildings into our play.
Literacy/Spanish
This week, we started learning our letters in Spanish! The children were excited to learn the already familiar letters in another language. We’re excited to continue expanding this learning even more.
Science
On Thursday, we did a magic milk experiment. We combined milk and food color, then dipped q tips in dish soap to watch magic happen - the children were mesmerized by the effect and noticed that it looked like a rainbow. Experiments such as these give children the opportunity to develop their senses, learn to ask questions, and make observations.
Cooking
On Friday, we made guacamole. We talked about all of our ingredients (avocado, onions, tomatoes, lime, and cilantro), and the children made predictions about what were going to cook. Nicole guessed that we were making a salad. Next, the children chopped the ingredients and used utensils to mash and stir the dip. After, we noted all the different colors and textures, and enjoyed the guacamole with chips.