The bulbs we planted in the fall have sprung! They were a welcome surprise for our return from spring break! We were all excited to see the beautiful purple crocus that greeted us in our garden. Our patience paid off as we planted, watered and waited for our flowers to bloom. In class, we are continuing to explore our planting skills as we investigate and learn about seeds and watch them grow. We have planted pea seeds as well as, lima beans. We will give the seeds water, sunlight and time as we wait for them to sprout and grow! Once they begin to sprout, the students will be able to look and identify the different parts of the seed and learn how each part contributes to it's growth.
Planting lima bean and pea seeds in CD jewel cases will allow the students to have a better look at the root system and different parts of the seed as they begin to sprout!
We also planted seeds into planter boxes. Planting the seeds in a variety of ways will provide many opportunities for the students to observe the developing and growing seeds both below the soil, as well as above. The class will compare and contrast which of our planting methods provided the best environment for the seeds to grow. The students will measure and track their growth utilizing their math and science skills.
The introduction to seeds began with a word web about Spring. The class complied a list of words they associated with spring. Creating word webs allows students to:
- generate and brainstorm
- spark new ideas
- utilizes prior knowledge
- help students think about and clearly communicate thoughts
- allows students to integrate new concepts with older concepts
The class has begun to listen to and discuss books about spring and seeds during morning meeting, as well as during center time. Providing opportunities in whole and small group settings, as we as, individually.
During science, the students used their senses to observe pea seeds, and draw their observations in their science journals.
Since spring has sprung, it is time to do some spring cleaning. It is probably safe to say, that you may take home any winter items from your child's cubby. If the weather changes, you can always send in winter gear on that day. So please, help us spring clean your child's cubby by taking home items that are no longer needed, and make sure that there is a change of clothing appropriate for the changing weather and changing size of your child. The kids are sprouting just like our flowers and plants! Also, we are asking that you send in a pair of shoes to be worn inside the classroom. With April showers come May flowers and mud. A change of shoes will help us limit the amount of mud that gets trailed into our classroom and school. We appreciate all your help and support!
Get your calendars ready, here is a list of April dates to remember:
Friday, April 7- Friday Focus 11:45 dismissal
Saturday, April 8- PJSPA Children's Disco Night 5:00 and After Party 8:00
Friday, April 14- No School
Thursday, April 20- Pizza Thursday
Friday, April 21- Friday Focus 11:45 dismissal
Saturday, April 23- PJSPA Movie Night
Monday, April 24- Poetry Jam (more information to follow)
If you have any questions, please let us know! Thank you!
Get your calendars ready, here is a list of April dates to remember:
Friday, April 7- Friday Focus 11:45 dismissal
Saturday, April 8- PJSPA Children's Disco Night 5:00 and After Party 8:00
Friday, April 14- No School
Thursday, April 20- Pizza Thursday
Friday, April 21- Friday Focus 11:45 dismissal
Saturday, April 23- PJSPA Movie Night
Monday, April 24- Poetry Jam (more information to follow)
If you have any questions, please let us know! Thank you!