Happy Friday!
The effort put forth by the three kindergarteners this morning was amazing! Each child sat at the island, adding places to their map for anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 minutes. They had one job: add places to their map that they’ve seen in the community. Places that were added to their maps ranged from fire stations to restaurants (McDonalds, Chicory, Buffalo Wild Wings) to the zoo and pool and a tree farm. These were places that had meaning to them so they added great detail to their drawings. They all added their house onto the map so they talked about ways to get to each place from their house.
Social Studies: K.3.2 Identify maps and globes as ways of representing Earth and understand differences between a map/globe.
In K/PREK1 group, we read ‘All The World’ before adding words to our web. I asked the group members to share some places that we would see on a map. At first, they added places like McDonalds and the doctor but later, extended their reach by sharing places like Atlantic Ocean, Smokey Mountains, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and the Artic!
Social Studies: K.3.2 Identify maps and globes as ways of representing Earth and understand differences between a map/globe.
Earlier in the week, children painted a paper towel roll white and today, we continued to add things to it! Children could add a scarf, eyes, nose, and mouth to their snowman. We can’t wait to hang them up!
We were finally able to get outside this morning which our bodies loved! It was a great way to end the week.
Breakfast– Brown rice cakes with peanut butter and fresh oranges.
Lunch– Hummus on whole wheat tortilla, fresh pineapple, and fresh carrots/cucumber/pepper.
PM snack– Homemade banana bread (birthday treat!) and fresh pineapple.
Wee Sprout– Fresh cucumber/carrot/pepper.
Have a wonderful weekend!
-Mindy
Link to pictures: WF 12/2