Today, the Muons conducted the short demonstration observation of young child behavior, that Alicia described so nicely in her last email (I will include some of the information again here too as a reference). The class started with a re-cap, expansion, and
Nature Study: Kingfishers
To introduce today’s theme of migration, we talked about this poor bird and what it demonstrated. Looking at a globe, we discussed where such storks migrate and what reasons they might have for doing so. Next (while coloring in an image of a kingfisher)
Gym: Exercise Circuit
The rain didn’t stop us from having fun getting our exercise outside. We started with a bean bag warm-up activity (with challenges based on the alphabet)/ this was followed by a circuit that included partner stations like jump squat stairs,
Math/Science: Migration
Migration was our subject today. They voted on animals they wanted to learn more about. Then we read parts of “Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys” by Mike Unwin. After each excerpt we read, we acted out how those animals migrate, traveling
Science/Math: Number Patterns
Today we were hunting for patterns! Attached is a blank sheet that students worked on today plus a picture of my “starter” (which I actually did NOT give them to start with!) This is actually super fun with all ages,
Art: Migration Silhouette Pictures
In keeping with our migration theme we created migration silhouette pictures. They glued a black landscape onto a white paper, watercolor painted the sky (there were beautiful, rainbow, colorful skies!) and finally glued on a variety of migrating animals (polar
Nature Study: Soil, a.k.a. Dirt
Today the Neutrons discussed soil (otherwise known as dirt). We read a book about the different layers of soil and were excited to discuss what “animal matter” might mean. Then we walked a portion of a new-to-us trail and dug
Art/Drama: Charade Cards
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Science/Math: Symmetry
This week we read and talked about symmetry. They were all familiar with the concept and had interesting thoughts to share. I had a really cool self portrait activity planned and then forgot the most important material at home! Darn!
Art/Drama: Squirrel’s Family Tree
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