We began our day studying road signs. First, Laurie laid out a variety of colored signs. When Alexandra matched a red stop sign from our block set to the paper road signed, Laurie threw out the multiple colored signs and created matches for each miniature sign. We studied the color of the sign, the shape and the message.
Kai and Viv took the study a step further and using blank sheets of paper, replicated the symbol and words on the sign with markers.
At the art table, friends joined Lisa for construction paper egg decorations. Using tissue paper, foam letters, feathers and straws, friends glued away.
On the oval rug, Melinda worked with a small group of friends on creating runways with the balancing blocks. Friends gathered Little People into an airport and Pilots Finn, Umi and Alexandra worked with Simon, the Air Traffic Controller to load passengers into the planes, taxi to the runway and take off.
We finished our morning with a long walk through the neighborhood. Friends identified many of the signs we studied this morning. They were engaged in searching for and observing road signs for the whole duration of our 30 minute walk. Elliott heard a choo-choo train and saw an airplane. Nate noticed every yard sign. He also always enjoys pointing out the church bells that tell us when it’s time to go in for lunch. Alexandra and Umi found a pink tree!
Our FABS this week are Literacy: K.1.21-Identify common signs and symbols. K.2.5-Identify the order (first, last) of information. Math: K.6.1-Choose the approach, materials and strategies to use in solving problems. K.6.2 Use tools such as objects or drawings to model problems.
Parent/Child Communication Starters:
- What is the name of the street we live on?
- Is the color of our street sign green or red or lavender?
- Why is there a bicycle on that road sign?
- How many passengers can fit into an airplane?
Our Wee Sprouts today are cucumber and radish slices. Breakfast was Total and bananas. For lunch we are serving whole wheat pita sandwiches with hummus, cucumber slices and cantaloupe.
Have a great day.