We had a great week in 3B!
We started the week by playing a math game to see if we could figure out the next color tile that goes in the sequence. We do this to practice our pattern recognition. This is a great game for developing cognitive thinking.
During the week we also enjoyed a science experiment:
Day 1- They predicted what would happen if we submerged beads previously glued to construction paper in jars filled with plain water, water with soap, and water with vinegar. Prior to pouring in the soap and vinegar, we used our senses of smell and sight to see if we could tell what the liquids were.
Day 2: The group observed that some beads were “floating” and some were “sinking”, while others noticed that the water in different jars was different colors. Why? “Because we poured different things (vinegar and soap) into the water,” and because “the (construction) paper is different colors!” Very nice observations, indeed!
Day 3: Monday we will examine what has happened since we submerged the beads and see if we can reuse them.
Clay Day: While working with clay is usually a very fun way for children to spend time, it also has many benefits. Working with clay is a great way for children to creatively express their ideas and make things like “skeleton pasta”. It also a way for children to challenge themselves as they work to mold the clay in specific ways. Clay can be very hard to shape and tear, providing a great opportunity for children to use their hands and other tools to model the clay as they intend.
Have a great weekend!
