Shapes inside Shapes

We challenged the students to discover different ways to "build" shapes using other shapes. We showed them how two trapezoids fit together to build a hexagon. Here are some photos of the shapes they were able to build.

The Tree Stump

On one of our community walks, we came across a tree that had been cut down. What was really interesting was all the bark that was on the ground. We brought some of the bark back to the classroom.

When the children observed the bark closely, they noticed that there were many tiny holes in the bark. For the past two weeks, we have been recording our theories about why the tree was cut down and why it had so many holes inside the bark.

Today on our classroom walk, we revisited the stump and found that a lot of the sticks and bark were gone. We came back with a part of the tree that had been cut off and had rings inside. (photo to follow soon)

The Window

We have a new centre in the classroom we call The Window. It has clipboards, paper and books about nature. We encourage the children to look out the window and record what they observe. Many have been drawing the bare trees outside. When it snowed, they were drawing the falling snow.

Ms. Hammond

Sudbury Trip

Prepare...I'm finally updating the blog with many posts in the next few days. I thought I'd start with some images from my trip up to Sudbury where I worked with fellow educators on Environmental Inquiry in Kindergarten. This was with Stan Kozak from Learning for a Sustainable Future, who I was introduced to when working with Natural
Curiosity out of the OISE Lab School.

It was a winter wonderland!

Ms. Hammond

Family Friday

Just a reminder that we are having our first Family Friday on November 7th. You can walk in with us at entry time. If you have to drop off other children just head to the main office later and they will send you up to the classroom.

We hope to see you Friday!

Ms. Hammond and Ms. Snyder