Sunday, February 7, 2016

Week of February 8th

This is our final week investigating balls. This week the students will revisit activities in all the content areas (math, science, social studies, technology , the Arts and literacy….) The students enjoyed this unit and we are encouraging parents to continue exploring it at home. 

Learning Centers: 

Math: Students will use yarn and unifix cubes to measure balls. 
Science: Students explore will explore the solar system. 
Dramatic Play: This center will be turned into a ball shop. Coins and bills will be displayed for students to become familiar with identifying money. 
Blocks: Students test different level ramps with balls and wooden cars.
Library: Books about balls. 
Writing: Students will draw an animal that plays with balls. 
Art: Students create bubble art. 
Sand and Water table: Students mix water with dish soap and sand. Explore texture.

Home-School Connection
 Play dough recipe without cream tartar and no cooking!!! 
 4 cups of flour 
1 ½ cups of salt 
2 tbsp of oil 
1 cup of water 
3 drops of food coloring  

Reminders: 
Tuesday, February 9th Valentine’s Day show 
Friday, February 12th school is closed 
Monday, February 15th school is closed 

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