It was "Farm Week 1" in our classroom! All week we were in awe over our littlest hatchlings- 4 baby ducklings joined our crew this week. They are so small - especially when compared to our goose and chicks. We did so many farm related activities and learned so much along the way.
We read lots of books about farms and farm animals- we heard a funny story called "Click Clack Moo- Cows that can type". We also read "Giggle, Giggle Quack". Both stories were fiction books and we made lots of predictions about what was going to happen with the silly animals and the poor farmer. We spent a lot of time practicing rhyming this week as well- we made up silly farm sentences using rhyming words- like "The big pig wore a wig" and "the fat cat sat on a mat with a rat". Making up silly rhymes together is an excellent way to practicing rhyming- and rhyming skills are so important when it comes to reading and writing.
We continued to learn about 3D shapes this week. We talked about what they are called and where we might see them in the classroom and at home. We had a building challenge this week using 3D shapes. The Kindergarteners were asked to work with a variety of shapes and materials to design and build their own farm. Then we photographed and printed pictures of our designs. The Kindergarten students then worked on their designs by labelling their pictures. They had to problem solve, work together and think of things like "where should the barn go?" and "how will the animals stay on the farm? Do they need a fence? A shelter?" They came up with some fantastic designs.
In the classroom we have continued to have lots of time interacting with our feathery friends. We have been learning about how they change, what they eat, what features they have to help them adapt- like webbed feet or talons, beaks or bills. We have been seeing a change in our chickens as they have been growing combs on their heads and can fly a little bit. Our goose Johnny Marshmallow came outside to run around and we saw that he can follow us. Our ducklings have been "preening" and we know they are using their bill to help make their bodies waterproof. We love holding them, watching them and noticing all of the changes that are happening from day to day. We are so kind and gentle and caring towards the animals.
This week was especially exciting as the AM class went on their farm field trip. In preparation for our trip we read stories about going to the farm, talked all about what we could do there and even pretended to take a bus ride together. This helped us understand the activity and also learn some of the rules and expectations of the bus and farm. We had a beautiful sunny day and lots of fun was had- although everyone looked very tired when we returned:) The PM class will have their field trip next Friday - and we are hoping for another beautiful day. A huge thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to come along and help for the day. We couldn't have done it without you. You are so appreciated!
Next week we will also be having a classroom "3D shape museum day"- the Kindergarten students will be asked to look around thier house to try to find and bring in a few 3D shapes to display for the day. I'll send more information in the next few days.
Here are some additional pictures of our week:
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