Life Cycle of a Butterfly & Animal Babies
During our morning meetings, the 3A friends observed that the caterpillars turned into chrysalises and studied the life cycle of a butterfly. We also saw a video of how animals take care of their babies. We discussed how the ways our mommies and daddies (and other grown-ups) take care of babies are similar and different from the ways animals take care of their young. One interesting fact was that crocodiles put their babies inside their mouths when they carry them from one place to another. The discussions helped our children to think about the similarities and differences between people and animals.
The Giving Tree
We read a book called “The Giving Tree” together and then discussed what we would give to the boy if we were the tree.
Elle said she would give the boy, “bananas and apples”!
Francesca said she would give the boy, “candies”!
Barak said he would give the boy, “fruit (strawberry)”!
Leo said he would give the boy, “spaceship because he has a fifty million dollars to buy a giant part to put together to go to the outer space”!
Alex said she would give the boy, “apples and bananas”!
Sloane said she would give the little boy, “apples”!
Manu said she would give the boy, “a house”!
This activity invited everyone to infer what they would do and allowed them to make connections between themselves and the characters in the book.
Afternoon Activities & Small Groups
For the afternoon activities there were: How do Sharks float? Symmetry Painting, Cookie Dough Playdough, Paper Chain Necklaces Craft, and How many drops of water can fit on a penny experiment. Afternoon activities not only welcome children to have fun, but also helps their ability to follow multi-step directions.
We love meeting our 3A friends via small group time! We love listening to their stories, seeing their new toys, and catching up with their lives at home! Please continue to join us during small group time!
