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Our K-1 scientists have been exploring snowflakes - how they are formed and all about their shapes. A discussion about what happens when snow crystals begin to melt, led to the question "what makes up water?" Kate explained the meaning of H2O to the children.
In Language Arts the K/1s are continuing their author study of Jan Brett. They wrote "winter poems," drew pictures to go with their poems, and are writing "winter stories." The children are having fun drawing borders for their winter stories. Next week we will begin our study of Birds of the Northeast!
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| "So many hundreds to make two thousand!" |
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| Counting tens and cutting out hundreds |
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| preparing to count hundreds to make thousands |
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| We love this shape - so cool! |
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| "Look at this shape!" |
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| the shape of a leaf? |
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| This is one of many shapes the children found on our hike. |
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| So many shapes! |
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| exploring pattern blocks and how they fit together |
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| filling in a space with pattern blocks takes a lot of thinking |
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| counting, recording how many of each shape, and figuring out a total of all shapes used to make a specific design |
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| copying a design takes a lot focus |
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| exploring ice cubes |
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| What falls faster a drop of water or a snowflake? |
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| coming together to discuss our findings |
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| interesting! I wonder............. |
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| making an observational drawing of a snowflake takes a lot thinking |
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| did I draw six sides? |
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| amazing crystal! |
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| snowflakes are so beautiful! |
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| and each snowflake is different |
