This week our winter theme was all about hibernation. We talked about what happens to bears, birds, snakes, owls, lizards, insects and more living creatures in the winter. I think the big take away from this was you have to eat a lot before you hibernate. So you could sleep all through the winter.
As you can see the kids became bears and found various places to load up with food and hibernate.
Pre-K had a lot of fun building and finding spaces for animals to hibernate.
Bear Caves
Paper tearing is a great fine motor activity. The kids tore pieces of construction paper and crepe paper to create these cozy bear caves for the bears to hibernate.
Hibernating Snakes
These tiny fingers are getting so strong. Don't take for granted how hard it is to get a string through a noodle. These snakes in a log are ready for a long winter nap.
Do you hibernate?
Our classroom has an abundance of cozy animals. The kids picked an animal from the classroom and we all guessed if they hibernate or not. We checked our guess by looking the answer up on the ipad. The kids were filled with excitement as we waited to see the answer.
Hibernation bingo
Everyone took home the game board so they could share with families which animals hibernate.
Show and Tell
Everyone is becoming much more vocal in sharing their show and tell.
Specials
French Class
We learned a new polar animal. Walrus -Morse
Music Class
This week in music we began the celebration of the lunar new year. We made lanterns and learned a new dance. Check out the Pre-K facebook page to see the beautiful dance in action.
Art Class
This week in art we learned about the artist Jim Dine. His work included beautiful hearts. This will be an ongoing project. I can't wait to see Pre-K's work when they're finished.
PE
A lot of moving going on. Scooter board activities on Thursday with Coach B. And moving like animals with Coach Long.
Library
Reading Bear can't sleep, By Karma Wilson. Bears many friends help him get to sleep for the winter. Bear books by Karma Wilson are heartwarming and beautifully illustrated. If you haven't read any you should put them on your list.
What a weather week. We had a book end of snow days and chilly indoor recess in between. For one of the indoor days go to the Pre-K facebook page and see the fun we had with kindergarten.
Monday snow day!!!!
Can you find your name in the snow?
Friday snow day!!!!
The last 3 weeks have been so much fun. The thematic unit on winter is one of my favorites. I hope everyone enjoys all the projects that came home today. I'm sure your children can tell you something about each one. Next week we will be starting something new. Here's a hint. It's going to be really BIG. I mentioned it briefly to the class. I wonder if they remember.
A few extra pictures from the the last couple weeks.
