Good Afternoon!

We kicked off our week by starting to explore length for our PREK1 sign in. Each group member came up to the board where they found their name and answered the question of, “What friend in class is shorter than you are?”. Children were quick to find a friend that fit the description!

K.M.1: Make direction comparisons of the length, capacity, weight, and temperature of objects, and recognize which object is shorter, longer, taller, lighter, heavier, warmer, cooler, and holds more.

This morning we tried a water displacement experiment at the round table.  We each tried adding stones to cups in order raise the water all the way to the top.  We tried this in measuring cups as well and looked at the water line when we added or removed stones.  This way we could see how much water was displaced.  Younger friends really enjoyed the fine motor work, using tools to move stones or water.  Older friends made predictions about what would happen to the water.  Everyone took what they needed from the activity.

There were several literacy and math/reasoning activities that arose spontaneously throughout the classroom.  One group of kids decided to chart what everyone’s favorite fruit was.  They wrote or drew each fruit and recorded with checks or tally marks what everyone liked best.  Other kids made signs, books and illustrations in the art center with plenty of words to add.  These are all ways that kids naturally practice their academic knowledge, learning through play.

Breakfast: Whole wheat toast with butter and fresh apple slices.

Lunch: Whole wheat pasta with marinara, fresh strawberries/pineapple and fresh cucumbers/peppers.

PM Snack: Whole milk yogurt with granola.

Wee Sprouts: Fresh snap peas/cucumbers.

Have a great day!

~Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-02-23