Good Afternoon!

Our pre-k/k group started out the week adding to a diagram that focused on plants and animals. Throughout the week, we’re going to be diving into plants and animals and looking at the similarities and the differences between the two. Today, we focused on what we already know about both. We came to the conclusion that there are a few things that both plants and animals have in common: they both need water and food!

Throughout the week, we’ll add to our diagram and expand it if need be.

Science: K.4.1 Give examples of plants and animals.

We used various materials throughout the house to build with this morning! Magnatiles, magnets, and puzzles consumed our morning and allowed our creative juices to get flowing.

I found a couple interesting, informative articles on the PBS website. I’ve attached the link to one article and from there, you can read other articles on their site. This article talks about the importance of fostering creative play in the early years of a child’s life.

http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/parents/play.html

Breakfast– Whole wheat bagel with peanut butter and fresh apples.

Lunch– Whole wheat pasta with butter and black beans, PPC mango/pears, and PPC cauliflower/cucumber.

PM snack– Whole milk yogurt with PPC blueberries.

Wee Sprout– PPC cauliflower.

Have a fantastic evening.

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 4/9