Litter Patrol!

Well, maybe the litter-free neighborhood of Dilworth isn't the best place to demonstrate the harmfulness of litter, but we did manage to find a few pieces!  Today's patrol was quite a contrast to Tuesday's short walk (which was along East Blvd.), where we found litter just after leaving the building.  Since we headed toward the park, most of the streets were quite clean-it was difficult to find litter even the stream in the park.  We managed to each get a few small pieces and were able to discuss being a good steward of our Earth in the process. 

Today was a morning of learning through song.  The kids kept requesting some of our favorite educational tunes, so we sang and sang, learning all the way!  After our morning circle, we were thankful the rain was gone so we could head to the playground. 

During our litter patrol, which followed the time on the playground, the children focused on working together as a team (in groups of two).  One held the bag while the other picked up, then swapped.  Using kind words and teamwork was fun work!

During lunch, we had a surprise visitor....Mr. Holloway!  He enjoyed meeting the kids and I thought it was great to see him during the day.....even if only for a few minutes!

After lunch, Evan shared a book about Taking Care of the Earth.  This simple text was a perfect way to end the day! 

Tomorrow will be the last day with Earth as the theme, but will continue with our conservation efforts the rest of the year!

Just build it!

Construction workers at work.

The finished product.

Today's book:  The Construction Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta.  We learned all about construction material, vehicles, project types, and tools.  The kids already knew a lot, but we learned even more terminology.  Terms such as excavator, aerial lift, bulldozer, crane, wrecking ball, level, wrench, saw, blueprint, concrete mixer, and jackhammer are just a few of our new vocabulary. 

The new theme of 'Construction' is quite a hit!  The boys already know a great deal about construction vehicles and tools.

Wait until you see our new 'Construction' tree map- IT'S AMAZING.....photo coming tomorrow (I forgot the iPad today and my other camera's memory filled after the above photos).

Following our story, we 'drew' a blueprint of a 'town', then used blue painter's tape to create our own houses.  Make sure you visit the beautiful 'town' tomorrow in our classroom.

Later, we practiced fine motor cutting skills by cutting out pictures of tools and gluing them onto paper.  The cutting practice was well needed!  Check out this beautiful artwork: