Good Afternoon!

PREK1 friends came to the board where they were asked to locate their name on a card and then sort their animal into a group based on how their animal moves. This week, we’re talking about the similarities and differences between plants and animals and today, we focused on how animals move. There were four categories that children could chose from: fly, hop, swim, and walk.

We continued this conversation into group time as we added new animals to each group. As children were asked to roll up their mat, they shared an animal with their peers and then decided which group it belonged to.

Science: K.4.2 Observe plants and animals, describing how they are alike and how they are different.

This morning we began a “bean experiment”.  Everyone who wanted to, planted a bean in a plastic bag.  Each child added a wet paper towel to provide water and a place to grow.  When our beans were ready, we taped our bags up on the window.  We will be observing our beans as they germinate then grow roots and leaves.  Older friends will record their observations through drawings and written descriptions in a “bean journal” as the science project progresses. 

As our class talks about differences and similarities among plants and animals this week, we offered this welcome activity to explore these ideas further.  Friends enjoyed creating habitats, building nests, and planting acorns as they explored this “small world” activity.

In the art center, a child initiated “banner making activity” was popular.  Several friends made banners for birthdays, for family members or just for fun.  Many kids enjoyed helping others with banners with no concerns about the fact that their drawings would belong to someone else.  What a great example of social awareness and companionship from our young friends!

PREK2– During group, we read the story “Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too?”  After the story we drew a card from the basket.  We decided if the plant or animal on our card would lay an egg or make a seed.

Breakfast– Puffins cereal with fresh pineapple.

Lunch– Peanut butter on whole wheat tortilla, fresh strawberries/cantaloupe, and fresh pepper/cucumber/snap peas.

PM snack– Whole wheat bagel with cream cheese.

Wee Sprout– Fresh cucumber/snap peas/pepper.

Have a wonderful night!

-Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures: 2025-04-15