Good Afternoon!
Our PREK1 kiddos came to the sign in board where we worked with animal habitats! Each child got to pick an animal card from down below and figure out to what animal habitat it belonged to.
Hannah found a tiny fossil cemented into the table outside. It looked like a crinoid to me and we had a conversation about fossils. This led to a fossil collection I have which contains a variety of crinoid parts. I brought that in today. Given her interest and the fact that the big kids have been learning about animals, I felt it was fitting for everyone to enjoy! Nesta took a strong interest in the fossils as well. she carefully investigated each one and absorbed all of the information I gave her about the different parts of crinoid fossils. I know that because she communicated all of that information to a younger friend who later came to the fossil table!
After looking at the fossils for a bit some friends discovered that there was dirt inside some of the cracks. It was decided that a brush of some kind was needed…and since we were doing that why not do an all out fossil dig. That was a great idea so we set that up in the sensory bin. Everyone who visited had a great time at the dig site!
We were so thankful for the great weather this morning before the storm, allowing us to enjoy time outside!
Breakfast– Overnight oatmeal with cinnamon and fresh pineapple.
Lunch– Farm fresh egg casserole with shredded cheese, fresh mango/cantaloupe, and fresh carrots/cucumber.
PM snack– Whole wheat crackers with peanut butter and trail mix.
Wee Sprout– Fresh pepper/cucumber.
Have a lovely night!
-Wee Friends Teachers
Link to pictures: 2024-04-17