We started off this week with an exploration of the five senses. Today we focused on Touch. Using the sensors in the tips of our fingers, we squished 6 balloons and guessed what was inside of them. Then we matched the balloon to a corresponding drawing.

Over this week, we plan to fill in the missing parts of our puppet, as other senses are explored.

With a hook and five fingers, Finn constructed a pirate ship. Emma’s sensors twisted and turned the hard toy garage knobs. Sophie’s sensors squeezed the edges of the soft hammock as she held on tightly. Sloane sensors and arms, carefully held and guided Tate. Clara’s sensors reached for, squished and picked apart cucumbers. One of Owen’s sensors gripped the bottom of the rain stick, whole the other shook its middle to create music. Elizabeth’s sensors immediately identified the thick, squishy balloon filled with paint. Emerson’s sensors carefully turned page after page as she read books. Elliott’s sensors opened and closed scissors. Eren’s sensors maneuvered a sticky label.  Aislinn used her sensors to hoist heavy rocks and then used her pincer and thumb to pick up a rolly polly. Eve used the tips of her sensors to peel away a sticker from its backing. Ellie’s sensors embraced and sent out waves of love through hugs.

Fingers Tell

What can your fingers

See for you?

Whether a surface

Feels old or new?

Is it bumpy, lumpy

Slippery, slick?

Prickly, scratchy,

Hard as brick?

Spongy, rough?

Softer than dough?

Touch it!

See if your fingers know.

 

Enjoy this peaceful day. – Laurie

Wee Sprouts: Cucumbers. Breakfast: Cheerios and bananas. Lunch: Penne pasta with red beans, mixed veggies and strawberry/grape fruit salad. Snack: Pretzels with cheese.