We're excited to look for symmetry in other places- especially in the studio and when working with different types of blocks.
Today Ms. Miller introduced a new concept during art class: symmetry. The class learned that things that are symmetrical are the same on both sides- it's a new kind of pattern! To help each student see symmetry for themselves they created symmetrical art. First, each child was given a folded page with paint down the crease. Next, they folded their pages down and rubbed the paint between the two sides. Finally, it was time to open the pages and see the symmetrical art that the had created.
We're excited to look for symmetry in other places- especially in the studio and when working with different types of blocks.
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Today's post is brought to you by Ms. Amanda ECE has discovered their love of books by author Robert Munsch and illustrator Michael Martchenko--a childrens' book power team who create silly, interactive stories that mesh well with the humor of preschoolers. Their books are packed with bold fonts and repetitive phrases, songs, and nonsensical scenarios that resonate with childrens' imaginations. Ms. Amanda asked the class what their favorite Robert Munsch book is... As a whole class, we especially love Mortimer because of its catchy repeated song and how fun it is to act out. We often find them acting out the book on their own in the classroom and outside at recess, choosing amongst themselves which characters they'll play. Looking for a way to continue this at home? Ask your child about their favorite Robert Munsch book, or better yet, check some out at the library!
As we finish up our Brain Study, we invited Ms. Washburn, one of the Autism teachers here at DGS, to come teach us about Autism. We learned that Autism is something that some people are born with- it's something that makes your brain a little different. We learned that just like everyone else, people with autism have smarts they are proud of and smarts they are working on- they may just be different from those that we are working on.
After showing us a quick video explaining what autism is, Ms. Washburn showed us a few of the tools that her students use in the classroom. We got to see the picture charts some of her students use to communicate, a fidget toy that help students keep their hands to themselves, noise-canceling headphones, and weighted compression vests. Curious about the video? It's posted below the pictures. Today we introduced a new, but quickly favorite, game: Bingo. Alphabet Bingo is a great opportunity for children to connect spoken letter names to letters in print, to practice listening closely, and even to practice being excited for our friends when they win. We look forward to playing Alphabet Bingo again!
We are so lucky that for one week a year Mr. Parker has the Cheyenne Fencing Society come to DGS. Here are some wonderful pictures from today's visit! We were so excited for our "bonus" day of sun! Because our playground is *finally* dry, we decided to get our some brand new chalk.
For the past few weeks, the students in ECE have been trying to earn a pajama day by not playing (or yelling) during snack and lunch. We are so excited that we've earned our pajama day- and it is tomorrow! When we picked our day, the class asked if we could invite other teachers (and parents) to join us. So today, we wrote a letter as a class and a few students helped address them and deliver them. Here is what the letters said: You’re invited to Pajama Day. We were quiet at snack and lunch with no playing. We earned a Pajama Day! Pajama Day is tomorrow. Please wear your pajamas. Please show us your pajamas. Love, ECE The ECE class would like to invite any parents who can to wear pajamas tomorrow as well!
As we begin learning to use our letter sounds to write, each student has been given a journal. We've introduced the Tools of the Mind writing style of using lines to indicate different words. As far as what to write, we've been talking about our super power- choosing what kind of day you are going have. We've talked about how this is called setting an intention. Our intentions always begin with the words "I am going to be..." When writing, we follow these steps: 1. Think of what you want to write 2. Draw one line for each word 3. Tap it out- say what you will write on each line 4. Start writing! Curious what the writing looks like? Examples are below.
Today was the big fun run! We were so impressed by how many laps ECE could run! As a class we ran 236 laps! As you may know, we do yoga each morning. Today, the class began asking for a change- they wanted new poses. So we began to try some of the partner yoga poses. We decided we liked them- and that they were challenging! We look forward to trying them again.
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