We started our day by exploring our new math manipulatives. I wanted the kids to have some open ended experiences with all of them before we used them for specific instructions. They played with all of the following: a balancing scale with blocks, wood shapes of all different colors, big tweezers and little frogs, the geoboard (to makes shapes out of rubber bands), and number tracing cards. It was fun to see the kids figure out what they would do with each set of manipulatives.
Tucker brought a book, "Amazing Airplanes", to share with the class today. We all sat on the floor, taking turns telling what we saw on each page of the book. Seeing that it was a perfect opportunity to ask 'who, what, where' questions, Ms. Cortney took notes while I asked the questions. Before putting the book away, we all pretended to be a pilot and told everyone to where we were flying. Then, we were airplanes that zoomed down the hallway, making a safe landing as we descended down to the floor. (I do believe that my body has become more flexible as I move up and down and all around with the kids. An added bonus for me!)
To reinforce the things that we are learning about a dentist, the group worked together to make our vocabulary chart. As each child put their picture on the chart, he formulated a sentence about how this picture goes with a dentist.
Ms. Michelle had the kids painting trees with apples, crawling through a long tunnel, and doing some relaxing yoga poses. I have got to find a tunnel like hers because it seems to be magical!!
As you know, we saw a veterinarian today at his office. The kids so enjoyed Dr. Wheelock as he showed them how to examine his dog with different instruments. Each child had a chance to look into my eye with a very, very bright light and then use a stethoscope to hear their heart beating. Eyes lit up when Dr. Wheelock brought out his lizards! We all touched the big lizard with our two fingers, knowing that we needed to be quiet or we would scare the lizard!
I am so grateful for this beautiful Fall weather!
