Saturday, March 15, 2014

Exploring our senses!!

After we introduced the Hummingbirds to the 5 senses on Monday we took a neighborhood walk to put them to use 




We have some new writing/ tracing materials out on the writing table 


The Hummingbirds have loved exploring our newest 5 senses works!



Gardening with Ms. Eman. This week we planted lettuce and swiss chard




Our first time in the backyard all winter! YAYYYY!













Work cycle






sensory balloons! Each balloon is filled with a different material and the Hummingbirds have to feel and match the balloon to the correct card 



Music with Mr. Huw











exploring texture



This is a fun 5 senses game, the Hummingbirds are just starting to figure it out



Let's make SLIME!!! 
Our Recipe: 

Materials
  • Elmer's glue (most kinds of white craft glue will work)
  • 2 bowls
  • Food coloring (you pick the color)
  • Water
  • Borax Powder (available at most large grocery stores near the laundry detergent)
  • A spoon (for stirring)
  • A tablespoon (for measuring) 
Directions
  • In one bowl mix 1/2 cup (4 oz) glue and 1/2 cup water. Add food coloring if you want colored slime.
  • In the other bowl, mix 1 teaspoon borax with 1 cup water until the borax is dissolved.
  • Add the glue mixture to the borax solution, stirring slowly.
  • The slime will begin to form immediately; stir as much as you can, then dig in and knead it with your hands until it gets less sticky. (No one makes slime without getting a little messy!) Don't worry about any leftover water in the bowl; just pour it out.


















Monday, March 10, 2014

Music, work cycle, spanish and dance parties


Photos from the week of March 3rd-7th
Enjoy! 



In spanish class with Ms. Helen the Hummingbirds talked about fish and made a fish collage. 




Movement room play time



One of our new practical life works. Idris is practicing taking the tops on and off bottles

Mia doing math work, this work helps them develop an understanding of quantity 





We had a little dance party jam session last Thursday morning in preparation for Mr. Huw's visit.




















Mr. Huw sing-a-long after nap time