The letter of the week was "X" for x-ray. The Robins were able to examine some real x-rays on our light table.
We spent some time this week reading and learning about the human body. We even labelled Miss Julie's different body parts! After, we all sang and danced to "Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes."
We mentioned last week that the Robins have been really interested in pirate themed dramatic play and with "X" as our weekly letter, we knew just how to bring these two concepts together.....A TREASURE HUNT!
First we made treasure maps using black permanent markers and watercolors.
Then we headed outside to search for buried treasure....we knew that "X" would mark the spot! Some of the Robins got so excited about finding the "X" they picked them up and forgot where to dig for their treasure...this means more hidden treasure to find next week!
To go along with our pirate theme, we used "treasure chest" keys as a math manipulative. The kids had a great time sorting and counting this odd collection of keys...
More number fun...at circle we counted & sorted buttons...
We have been so lucky to have such beautiful weather lately! We are taking every opportunity we possibly can to play outside. Sunny days also mean lots of water play!
We celebrated the sunshine and experimented with color by making sun catchers out of contact paper and tissue paper.
We had a really hard time thinking of yummy foods that start with the letter "X," so for our cooking project this week we got creative and made homemade pretzels in the shape of an "X!" It was fun, messy, and delicious!
We also made our very own sidewalk chalk this week! It was really easy and super fun. We mixed equal parts of plaster of paris and water, added powder tempera paint and poured the mixture into paper cups. By the end of the day they were dry, so we peeled off the paper cup and went outside to draw!
Until next week,
Miss Crystal & Miss Julie
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