Loose Parts Play

 

Our students have been enjoying creating and exploring at one of our new centres - loose parts play.  One of our students created this amazing piece of art using a variety of gems and jewels! 



Can We Turn Boiling Water into Snow?

 

 

During the recent cold weather, our students were inside for the whole day.  I dressed and headed outside for a science experiment.  Our students stayed inside, and watched through the windows.  We boiled the kettle and threw the boiling water into the air.  Ask your child about the result of our experiment.  It was very exciting!



Kinder Post Office Opens for Business!!!

 

 

The post office is open in Room 132!  Customers are arriving daily, and our student postal workers are really enjoying their work!



Our Wonderings

What Will Happen to the Beads in Water?

 

 

Our class was given a package of gel beads.  We decided to experiment with the beads by placing them in our water table.  Before we put them in the water, each student was invited to make a prediction about what might happen to the beads in the water.  Some students thought the beads would disappear, some thought the beads would change colour, some thought the beads would grow bigger or smaller.  We recorded our predictions on a class chart.  Then the beads were placed in clean water on our water table.  We checked on the beads the next morning, and the students were very happy to see thaat the beads had changed.  They grew bigger, and turned a ligher blue colour.



 

All About Evergreens

 

Our science/discovery table has been transformed into an Evergreen study centre.  We are learning about evergreen trees.  When students visit this table during Learning Centre time, they are able to examine three different evergreen branches.  They can also read through a science reference book, and then students are encouraged to record their observations about evergreens using the observation worksheet.

Our Family Tree

 

 

We have finally created our family tree!  The students are so excited to be able to see their families, and share information about their families with their friends each day.  The family tree hangs in our cubby area, so the students are able to see the photos during transition times.  We are also conferencing with each child to write about their families.  You can look for the Family class book to be published in the New Year!  If your family did not send in a family photo, please send one to school with your child.  We would be happy to add to our tree!



Our Wishing Tree

 

 

Our class changed our Remembrance Tree to A Wishing Tree.  Our students were encouraged to "wish" for something that would bring happiness to others.  We discussed that often we wish only for things for ourselves, but it's also important to wish for good things for others.  The boys and girls made wonderful wishes!