This last week our theme was Life Around the Pond from #ExperienceEarlyLearning #EELblogger The children were so excited about the new Pond Theme. They loved learning about Turtles, Snakes, Tadpoles, Frogs and Ducks.
We started with learning about Turtles . We talked about how slow Turtles move and how they like to hide in their shell. I asked them different questions about turtles.
Why do you think a Turtle moves so slow?
One Answer was because he has to carry his house on his back.
Another Answer was his shell is so heavy.
Why do you think a Turtle hides in his shell?
One child said because he is scared.
Another said to stay safe.
Another answer was to take a nap.
The children said Turtles eat fish, plants and bugs .
I explained to the children that Turtles are Cold-Blooded Reptiles.
We also discussed that Turtles live in lakes, rivers, oceans and ponds.
Creative Corner: Turtle Pull Toy
The children enjoyed decorating their paper turtle and shell/bowl . Their Turtle Pull Toys were so cute! ❤️
Shell Math
With this cute Turtle Math Game the children identified the number on the cups/shell and matched it to the number on the mat. When completed each turtle had a shell. The children identified all the numbers 1-14. Our Focus Numbers this month are 13 and 14.
The children couldn’t wait until all the turtles had their shell.
Frog Jump
This Game focuses on Fine Motor and Number Identification. The children loved flipping the frogs onto the Lily Pads. They flipped the frogs then identified the number on which the frog landed.
Duck Families
This Math game focuses on Counting and One to One Correspondence. The children rolled the die and counted the dots .The children then placed that many ducks on the correct corresponding dotted oval.
Tadpole Ribbon Dancers
Tadpole Ribbon Dancers
During Circle Time I showed the children the Tadpole Conversation Poster and we wiggled our fingers like Tadpoles. We talked about how tadpoles move their tails back and forth to swim. We discussed the Life Cycle of a Frog. The children were ready to decorate their Tadpole Ribbon Dancers. They turned out very cute!
Snakes 🐍 An Additional Pond Activity
Creative Corner Art
Making a Snake
The children created snakes using pipe cleaner, beads and straw pieces.
Early Literacy in the Classroom
The children wrote in their journals this week. They drew pictures relating to The Pond on the front cover. The children went through their journals and did some writing. We are going to place their journals in the writing center so that they can continue to write in them through the month.
The children wrote in their journals this week. They drew pictures relating to The Pond on the front cover. The children went through their journals and did some writing. We are going to place their journals in the writing center so that they can continue to write in them through the month.
During Circle Time and Story Time we are very busy learning every school day.
Our Letter of the Week last week was Letter Nn.
Our Sight Word Book this month is Pond Life
A few extra photos from the week ❤️🐸
Camping at the Pond
Fishing at the Pond
What a great first week of Pond Life! We are looking forward to week 2 Pond Plants 𝐟𝐫𝐨m
#ExperienceEarlyLearning. 🐸🐢🐍🦆
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