This week in Nature/Science we will begin to learn about Trees. The children choose a tree on the playground to observe and study throughout the year. It will be “their tree”. We will do “bark rubbings” on their special tree. The children will also create prints with leaves and make a book called I See A Tree. We will read A Tree is Nice and compare “tree smells” by collecting and placing leaves in water.
We will begin a new multisensory curriculum this week called Touch Math. The children will use counters with many of the activities and learn to touch and count the touch points on the numerals. We are very excited about it.
In Bible we will read “Noah and the Ark” and search for Hidden Pictures.
In Music we will decorate crowns with leaves and do “The Leaf Dance” to Mozart’s “Horn Concerto No. 2 in E Flat Major”. We will also learn the motions to “The Leaves are Falling” in Creative Movement.
In Phonics/Language we will introduce the letter “C” and sort objects beginning with “B” and “C” into letter tubs. We will read “The Crow and the Pitcher” in Aesop’s Fables.
In Social Studies we will continue to learn about Community Helpers. This week we will read about Beekeepers. The Dalworthington Garden Firefighters are planning a presentation for us at the school on Wednesday, October 27. We’ll be learning about fire safety and how firemen help us.
We are planning a field trip to River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington on Thursday, October 14. There will be hands on nature centers for the children to explore and a guided field investigation. We will eat an early lunch at the school and leave for the field trip at 11:30. Please return the permission slip attached and let us know whether you will be accompanying us. The cost is $12 per child (there is no charge for adults).
