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This document outlines the weekly activities and curriculum focused on studying trees for the week of October 7-11. Each day includes a large group activity, discussions, songs, read-alouds, and small group options related to trees. The small group activities involve sorting and classifying tree parts, measuring trees, and creating art about trees. Families are encouraged to take nature walks to observe trees in their neighborhood and share childhood tree experiences. Two special events are a field trip to Apple Hill and an intergenerational group meeting in the auditorium. The overall goals are to explore what is known about trees and questions students have about trees.
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The June newsletter from KELC provides information about upcoming events and activities at the daycare over the summer months. It includes details about exploring the campus outdoors, using sunscreen and bug spray, swimming lessons for different groups, and closed days in June, July, August and over holidays. Fundraising efforts through a bottle drive for the Imagination Library and t-shirt/bag sales are also mentioned. Upcoming dates in June include a nature club field trip and visits from the library and swimming lessons.
June week 1, 2 7 spring
This document outlines a week-long study from June 2-7, 2019 about gardens conducted by teachers Mary, Valerie, Karen, Emily, and Lynea. Each day focuses on a different question about gardens and includes activities led by different teachers in the morning and afternoon. Small group activities are conducted in the different interest areas based on the study. The document notes any changes made to the interest areas and schedules for the week, and asks teachers to reflect on what worked well, what didn't, and ideas for future studies.
May week 5 Spring
1) Teachers at a school were studying who visits ponds in the spring from May 27-31.
2) The students committed to using their inside voices inside and outside voices outside.
3) Activities focused on spring and ponds, including watching tadpoles and butterflies, finger painting lily pads, and pretending to be frogs.
May week 4 20 24 spring
This document outlines the weekly schedule and activities for a preschool class focusing on a spring investigation into who visits a pond, including daily questions, leaders for morning and afternoon meetings, small group activities in different interest areas related to pond life, and notes on intergenerational programs, field trips, and classroom rules and routines for the week.
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October week 2
- 1. Week of: October 7-11 , 2013 Study: Trees Exploring the Study: What do we know about trees? What do we want to find out? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Interest Areas Library: books about trees Discovery: collection of tree parts Discovery: tree parts to sort and classify Discovery: tree parts to sort and classify Art: photos of a variety of trees Large Group Movement: A Tree My Size Discussion and Shared Writing: The Sizes of Trees Song: “The Green Grass Grows” Discussion and Shared Writing: What Will We See on Our Tree Hunt? Movement: A Tree My Size Discussion and Shared Writing: What Do We Know About Trees? Song: “The Green Grass Grows” Discussion and Shared Writing: What Do We Know About Trees? Song: “The Green Grass Grows” Discussion and Shared Writing: What Do We Want to Find Out About Trees? Read-Aloud Our Tree Named Steve Abiyoyo Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Abiyoyo Small Group Option 1: Which Has More? Option 2: Tall Towers Option 1: A Tree Poem Option 2: Poetry and Photographs Option 1: Lining Up the Cubes Option 2: Big and Small Tree Parts Option 1: Paint a Tree Picture Option 2: Tree Sculptures Option 1: Measuring Tree Parts Option 2: Measuring Outdoors Creative Curriculum Objectives Understand the relationship between numbers/quantities Writing standards: 6: Participate in shared research/writing projects Understand the relationships between numbers/quantities Small muscle: Touch/grasp/reach/manipulate Coordinate the use of hands/fingers/wrists Life science: Observation of living things Ohio ELDS Use number concepts and operations Recognizes/recalls Remembers and connects experiences Uses number concept and operations Demonstrates fine motor strength/coordination Uses hands/fingers Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of living things Outdoor Experiences: Nature walk to observe trees Family Partnerships: We encourage families to take their children for a walk around their neighborhood to examine the trees they see. Bring a small bag and help the children gather interesting parts that have fallen, such as leaves, twigs, acorns, nuts, and bark. Please take some time to talk with your children about your own childhood experiences with a tree, e.g., climbed a tree, enjoyed a picnic in the shade of a tree, or watched animals in trees. Send pictures to class if possible.
- 2. Wow! Experiences: Tuesday—A site visit to see trees Field trip to Apple Hill Thursday and Friday Intergen Group in Auditorium Tuesday