April 15-18

In Nature/Science this week, we are planning to read about root systems in Exploring Creation. We will also practice pulling weeds and planting cucumbers into the garden. In Phonics/Language we will practice narration with The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck by Beatrix Potter. The children will sort objects beginning with u and v into letter tubs, and we will play “volleyball” with a balloon in the Motor Lab. In Music/Art, we will read about the famous artists of the Renaissance in Usborne’s Children’s Book of Art. We will also practice moving fast and slow to “Amarilli onde m’assale” and “Dolci miei sospiri” by Claudio Monteverdi. In Social Studies, we will read about the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci. In Math, the children will work with weights and measures and learn to use a scale. We are planning a Medieval Field Day for Wednesday, April 24 at 12:30. Parents are invited to attend. The children may dress as kings, peasants, lords, ladies, knights, or any other Medieval figure if they wish. Please turn in $5.00 per child to Kim Walker for food and activities.