Good Afternoon!

We continued talking about plants and animals in PREK1 group today. For sign in, children came to the board, found their name and animal description, and had to come up with an animal that matched the description! William came to the board and after reading his description, said that a shark would fit!

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

This excitement about plants and animals in PREK1 group led us outside on a nature walk today. We stopped at every weed, tree, plant, flower, or animal to write and draw about it. We only walked the block but were actively engaged for 45 minutes while on our walk! It was a fantastic authentic learning experience for these kiddos!

This morning our older friends worked on a curriculum based project that the younger kids could interact with.  They worked together to make a classification chart for plants and animals.  They drew examples of plants and animals in each category so their younger friends would have help understanding what went where.  After they were finished we put the chart on the round table with an assortment of plant and animal objects.  The younger kids worked together to sort them into the correct categories.  Some objects took a little thought, like a pinecone or a stick.  The one that stumped several kids was the sea shell.  It had a plant-like appearance to them.  When we remembered what builds and lives inside a shell however, it became clear how to classify it. 

Outside several kids worked on cleaning up the garden.  While we were all clearing debris we were surprised to discover a nest of baby bunnies in one of the raised bed boxes.  We took turns peeking at the bunnies in the nest from a distance.

PREK2: In group we leaned bee buzzing breath as we calmed our bodies.  We read the story “Up and Down in the Dirt” which talked about what happens under and on top of the garden soil through the seasons.  At the end we picked a a drawing of a branch and counted the leaves.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with cinnamon and fresh cantaloupe.

Lunch: Farm fresh egg casserole with cheese, fresh mangos/bananas, and peppers/cucumbers.

PM Snack: Air popped popcorn with butter and raisins.

Wee Sprouts: Fresh peppers and cucumbers.

Enjoy the rest of the afternoon!

~Wee Friends Teachers

Link to Photos:2024-04-10