Today we began our Dino unit! There were 6 new dinosaur centres that were thoroughly enjoyed by all the students. We had the following centres today:
1. Dinosaur book making centre
At this centre students were able to create books about dinosaurs using stickers, paper, markers and dinosaur word ideas.
2. Dinosaur light table activities
At this centre students were able to play with many manipulatives and make a dinosaur scene on the light table.
3. Dinosaur painting centre
At this centre students could paint dinosaur pictures.
4. ABC fossil find centre (at the sand table)
At this centre students looked for alphabet fossils in the sand. When they find them, they can find that letter on the sheet and circle it.
5. Play-Doh dinosaur activities
At the play-doh centre, students can create dinosaur scenes, make fossils, or create their own play-doh dinosaur. They have letter imprints and plastic toy dinosaurs available at this centre to play with.
6. Paleontology centre
At this centre students pretend their are paleontologists and dig for dinosaur fossils. They use special tools like brushes, mini hammers and others.
This is the AM class:
This is the PM class:
Today we celebrated Groundhog Day!
Groundhog Day was actually on February 2nd, but since there was no school on Saturday we learned about it today.
First we read a story about a groundhog. Then, we watched a youtube video of Punxsatutawny Phil (a famous groundhog in Pennsylvania). We saw Phil and we listened as Phil's prediction was read aloud. According to Phil the groundhog, spring is coming soon!
We chatted about when a groundhog sees it's shadow, it runs back into it's burrow and it means 6 more weeks of winter. However, if a groundhog does not see it's shadow, it stays out of it's burrow and it means that spring is coming soon. The Kinders practiced acting out being a groundhog. Then, half the Kinders worked on painting their kleenex valentine boxes while the other half worked on making their groundhog masks.
Here is the AM class:
Here is the PM class:
