Happy Friday!
This week, we have had a lot of interest in “Rolly-Polly” bugs in the garden. Friends have spent much of our outdoor time looking for them, making habitats for them in bug jars and asking questions about them. Today we decided to bring some inside and create a rolly-polly habitat in the science area. Friends helped to collect sticks mulch and leaves to put inside. We added some “Wee Sprouts” to the habitat for the rolly- polly bugs to eat. We learned that they eat vegetables. We also noticed that rolly pollys have more than six legs. We learned that rolly- polly bugs are not insects but belong to a group of creatures called isopods. Lots of life science this week!
Friends explored loose parts at the round table this morning. Our play evolved with the kids. As the kids built tunnels to roll puff balls down, there was an issue with the pipes slipping. We problem solved, trying several ideas and landed on some silicone pieces being the best way to secure the tunnels. Problem solving with kids gives offers a great opportunity for their own critical thinking and problem solving skills to grow.
We hope you enjoy a few more pictures from our day.
Breakfast– Brown rice cakes with peanut butter and fresh watermelon.
Lunch– Ham and cheese sandwiches on whole wheat bread, fresh watermelon/banana/strawberries, and fresh pepper/cucumber/carrot.
PM snack– Goldfish with mozzarella cheese.
Wee Sprout– Fresh cucumber/pepper/carrot.
Have a lovely weekend!
-Wee Friends Teachers
Link to pictures: 2025-05-30