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Springtime is magical.
Something magnificent happened this week. About 2 months ago I found a cocoon near my house. I showed the children and then we gave it to Mrs. Z, our Learning Through Landscapes teacher. She took care of the cocoon in her science lab. Surprisingly, this week a beautiful Polyphemus Moth emerged from this coccoon. The students were so excited to see this large beautiful silk moth flying around the room. They noticed the eye spots on the wings and the furry antennae.
Preschool Plants
This time of year is perfect for discovering the natural world around us. Preschoolers are learning about things we find in Springtime. One of the things that I love most about the study of botany is that it embraces almost every subject. It encompasses science, language, practical life lessons, mathematics, art, and sensorial work.
Our room is filled with seeds, soil, plants, and flowers. This week we observed, counted, and sorted seeds.
We utilized old plastic egg cartons and plastic CD cases as vessels for planting. CD cases provides a window for the children to discover sprouting.
After hands on exploring we illustrated and labeled seeds in our journals.
Our room is filled with seeds, soil, plants, and flowers. This week we observed, counted, and sorted seeds.
We utilized old plastic egg cartons and plastic CD cases as vessels for planting. CD cases provides a window for the children to discover sprouting.
After hands on exploring we illustrated and labeled seeds in our journals.
In Spanish class we learned about flowers. Of course we used our sense of smell with Mrs. Victoria.
Introducing plant activities helps "plant" schema about how life works. Schema is a cognitive base for thoughts that allows us to organize and understand information, which we then apply to new learning.
I always say to the children, "Do your best." One of my favorite quotes from Og Mandino is "Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later."
I always say to the children, "Do your best." One of my favorite quotes from Og Mandino is "Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later."