And...just like that...it's December!
Some friends improved small motor control and expressed creativity as they made ornaments for our class Christmas tree!
And...then they got to hang them on the tree all by themselves!
We had the best time expressing creativity and improving fine motor control while building with "candy"!
A new month has snuck up on us once again, so we have another pie graph to investigate! We were surprised to see that November did not have the same colors as October. By just looking we could tell that we had the the most sunny days! Being able to compare more, less, and the same is an early math skill.
To wrap up morning meeting, some of our friends took turns rolling the dice, recognizing/counting the number of dots, then finding that number on our "positional words" paper. (Quantifying, connecting numerals to their quantities and understanding positional words are early math skills)
Thea is "between" the present and the reindeer!
Rylan's hand is "on" the present!
Abram is "behind" the present!
Cody is "in front of" the present!
We headed to chapel, led by Mrs. Stanglein (half day PS teacher)! We were excited to light the first Advent candle today. We learned that Advent is a time to wait, wait, and wait some more. But, after the waiting, it's the best day of all...Jesus' birthday!
Time for a little science!!!
Scientist Mudd arrived today, with water, borax, and a snowflake (made of pipe cleaner)!
First we had to count how many cups of water it took to fill a jar (3).
Next, we needed to heat the water to boiling...scientist Mudd did this and reminded friends how careful we need to be around HOT water.
Third, while the water was heating in the microwave, each friend made his/her prediction, "What will happen when the pipe cleaner goes into the solution?"
Once the water was HOT, we counted out 9 tablespoons of borax and poured it into the water. We observed that the water looked white or cloudy as we were mixing the solution.
Finally...it was time to test our prediction...Scientist Mudd dropped the snowflake into the jar! But, wait a minute, nothing happened, it just sat there! Our friends found out that this experiment is one that we get to practice WAITING! We have to wait until tomorrow to see what happens to the snowflake!
A bit sunny and warmer this morning, perfect for large motor time outside!
Time for small groups (centers)!
With Mrs. Dose we made more ornaments for our Christmas tree! We strung beads (some even did so in a pattern) and jingle bells on to pipe cleaners! Stringing those tiny beads while holding a pipe cleaner sure can be tricky!
We "read to a friend" or to self, remembering the rules of using a book correctly (orientation: read from front to back and left to right...make sure the letters are right side up...turn 1 page at a time, gently!!! Being able to use a book properly is an early literacy skill.)
Then...we did 1 other center...but, it is TOP SECRET! (You might get to find out about it on Christmas Day?!?!?)
We enjoyed another chance to play outside for large motor time!
And...that's all for today folks!
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