Measuring

A small group of friends began work inside measuring may different 

objects in the classroom. We extended our interest outside to the playscape. 

     "I'm going to measure the log because the sidewalk 

                  is too big." -CI 

  

        "Okay, I got it, it's an 8 and a 2." -CI 

             "Guess how many the wall is?" -MR

                            "A 5 and a 2." 

                      Some of our findings. 

The children have taken an interest in comparing sizes, we 

will see where this leads. 

Pollinating

A small group of friends were using natural materials including 

rocks and acorns. The teacher asked to hear about what they 

were doing. One friend responded, "Pollen for the bees." 

They referenced a book in the area and showed the teacher the picture below. 

                 Some of the conversation can be read below: 

"Pollinating is for the bees to make honey." -CF

"All of these bees are working together." -CF

"And they're talking to each other." -JB 

"So the bees are trying to make the pollen around the circle and then they go in.

They put the pollen in the beehive." -CF

Getting to know our school

We took a tour of our school last week visiting other classrooms

and atelier spaces. 

           We visited the offices in the building

  And the 2 year olds down at the other end of our school 

Self-portraits

We began work on self-portraits today. Children drew different 

parts of their body including legs, arms, tummy, eyes, ears, and 

their head. One child even added freckles to her portrait. 

          Be sure to see them on display soon!!

From blocks to obstacle course.

The children used the blocks to create an area that they could show off their balancing skills.  From our observations of their play, we decided to extend their idea and elaborate their design.

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A small group of children went to the Collaboratory area.  There they used different types of balancing equipment to create a balancing and jumping obstacle course.  Check out the laughter and skills!

Classroom Agreements

The children shared how we are a team in the classroom.  We talked about things that will help our room be fun, exciting and safe.  We came up with a few agreements that will help in the classroom.

The children drew the pictures of the agreements
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*Have a great body on the carpet*

*Listen to the teachers and friends*

*Share* (use your words to ask for something)

*Keep our hands and feet to ourselves*

*Share*

The children decided that these agreements will work great in our classroom.  What a great way to start building our classroom family.

Birch Time

There has been so much excitement going on over the last few days.  The children in Birch have enjoying all that has been taking place.  The classroom has been extremely the place to be.  The children have been exploring all of the of the different materials that the room has to offer.  Here are just pictures of some great learning in Birch.

Caring for the babies.

 Making patterns!

Getting to know our families!

Building a tower with friends!

Making Slime!

The children made Galaxy Slime.  They mixed the solution together and started shaking them until the solution mixed together.

Once the solution was mixed together, it was time for them to test and see how slimey the galaxy slime worked.  The Galaxy Slime was a hit.

Eclipse Day

The excitement in Birch was high today.  The children kept saying "the eclipse is coming today."

The children re-read the book about Eddies Eclipse.  They practiced with their glasses and were ready for the day.

When the time came, the children all sat outside and waited to see what was going to happen.  It was a great time.  

How many people in your family??

We will spend the next few weeks building community in our classroom. 

So we took some time to talk about the people in our family. 

Be sure to take a look!!