This week, we learned about the ways that animals prepare for cold weather during the fall. On Monday, we read “Time to Sleep,” a story about animals that hibernate. We also learned a new song about hibernation called “Shh! They’re Sleeping” which we sang throughout the week. It was a very rainy day on Monday, but that didn’t stop us from going outside! We borrowed kindergarten and first grade’s rain suits and had fun splashing in puddles, making mud, and catching rain drops on our tongues!
On Tuesday, we had our first Forest Classroom day! Students had a lot of fun climbing up the fallen tree, and we were all amazed by how brave they all became throughout the day! We also had fun exploring the forts, finding bugs and salamanders, and playing pretend with friends! Later in the morning, we took a hike up the trail to a special place that Ms. Rice had found a couple of days before where amazing colorful leaves covered the ground. Once we got there, each student collected their favorite leaf to bring back to our science center. After a wonderful morning of play and exploration, we got to take a ride in a school bus for the first time! It was an amazing day, and I can’t wait to do it again!
Pretending to roast marshmallows
On Wednesday, Ms. Rice had Preschool director work to do, so Mrs. Becka came to be our guest teacher! They read “Every Autumn Comes the Bear,” a realistic fiction story about a bear preparing for hibernation in Autumn. Mrs. Karen also came to teach students and teachers some sign language!
On Thursday, we had music class with Mrs Duvall again! Our new favorite song to sing with her is “We Are the Dinosaurs.” Students also had fun using the moveable alphabet, counting with our fall counting basket, and creating art with a variety of materials.
On Friday, we read “Hibernation Station,” and we pretended to be bears in our cave while we sang “Shh! They’re Sleeping.” We also spent a large amount of our day outside enjoying the wonderful fall weather.
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