Daily Journals

Today we enjoyed learning the parts of a flower:  roots, stem, leaves, and flower.  The kids know them well and even drew and labeled the parts on the back of their daily journals (see pictures above).

The non-fiction text, How a Seed Grows by Helene Jordan taught us all about the germination process and the parts of a flower. 

How does a tiny acorn grow into an enormous oak tree? At one time, the tree in your backyard could have fit into your pocket! Learn the simple steps for turning a packet of seeds into your own garden.

 After we read the story, it was time to experiment on our own!  The kids were given a choice of seeds: pumpkin, corn, grass, or beans and allowed to plant their own seeds.  We added all the necessary ingredients- keep your fingers crossed they actually grow!


The kids enjoyed this very fast movement video to reinforce the parts of a plant:



Ms. Angela came today and we practiced kicking, trapping the ball, and balancing. The entire time she promised the kiddos that if they listened and followed directions, she had a GREAT, BIG surprise at the end. She built the suspense as they kicked a soccer ball, trapped it with their feet, passed to a friend, and shot the ball in the goal. Then…..she brought out this HUGE, multi-colored ball. Each child took a turn sitting on top of the ball and balancing while Ms. Angela rolled it from side to side. Some children needed more encouraging (and hand holding) than others…..but everyone took a turn!