Flat Stanley has become quite the world traveler! This week he visited Boston, Massachusetts, Naples, Canada, California, and Morocco!  Also, we had a special guest visit our classroom and teach the children about Islam and Muslim traditions. She read the story, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, which beautiful pictures highlighted the culture. The children learned about the Quran and got to see authentic jewelry and dress.  Also, they tried Barfi (a sweet treat) and Samosas (savory-fried dish with spiced potatoes and peas) All of the kiddos tried these new foods! 

Earth Day

The Pre-K and K kiddos discussed a variety of ways they could help the Earth and shared their ideas through pictures. Also, they used puffy paint to create an Earth mural.  

STEAM challenge

The kiddos challenge this week was to create a catapult using popsicle sticks, rubber bands and spoons.  When the catapult was complete, the children launched pompoms and measured the distance.  They loved figuring out how to increase the distance of the pompom each time.

 

Language Arts

Literacy Stations- The skills we worked on this week were manipulating initial sounds to make new words and blends.  Also, the children sorted pictures and words differentiating between the short and long U. The literacy games this week were based on the theme of Earth Day. The kiddos identified the problem and solution from the story, Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Swartz, at the listening station. At the writing center, the children wrote post cards.  

Birthday Celebration!

In P.E, the children participated in a color bean bag race! 

Reading buddies :)

 

We will continue Flat Stanley and Around the World themes this week.