Wind and Water Weeks 3 and 4
This week we will continue our Wind and Water Unit. Children will explore wind and water using observations, experiments and books to learn more about such topics as evaporation, weather, temperature, insulation, rain and snow. Here are the theme concepts for this unit:
- We find water in different forms-- as rain (liquid) snow and ice (solid) and steam (gas). Temperature affects the form of water.
- Water soaks into, or is absorbed by, some things but is repelled by others.
- Wind--moving air-- affects things. Lighter things are moved a lot by wind, Heavier things are moved less by wind. The amount of wind changes with the weather. In storms, wind can blow very hard.
- Water comes to us through rain or snow.
- Water evaporates from puddles and from things that are wet.
- Plants and animals need water to live.
Week of January 20th-23rd
Reminders:
Book Backpacks are due Tuesday January 20th
If you send your child with snow boots, please send sneakers in their backpack for them to change into. The boots are not great for navigating around the classroom.
Appropriate outerwear for you child is really important! This includes a winter hat, gloves/ mittens, and a heavy coat. As we start to see snow on the ground, you may send you child with snow boots, but please send in extra shoes for them to change into while they are here.
Books for the week:
The Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins
One Dark Night by: Hazel Hutchins
Rabbits and Raindrops by Jim Arnosky
Small Groups:
- Snowflake number matching
- Snowflake names
- Absorbent and Repellent
Choice time:
Art Table: Painting with popsicles
Easel: CLOSED
Manipulatives: Play D’oh, lacing
Library Area: Books about the weather and winter
Sensory Table: treasures in ice
Library Area: Books about the weather and winter
Sensory Table: treasures in ice
Writing Table: Writing in blank books
Dramatic Play: Kitchen
Rug Toy: Legoes
Block Area:
We received a letter from Wendy (the science center director) to answer our question "Where is the tiger?'
Week of January 30th
Books for the week:
Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
A Hat for Minerva Louise by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Small Groups:
- Following directions- coloring and listening activity
- Snowman Snowman what do you see?
- Things we use in winter
Choice time:
Art Table: coffee filter snowflakes
Art Table: Building a snowman
Manipulatives: Play D’oh
Library Area: Books about snow
Sensory Table: treasures in ice
Library Area: Books about snow
Sensory Table: treasures in ice
Writing Table: Weather words with dry erase markers
Dramatic Play: Pet Vet
Block Area:
