What in the World
Happened Today
Date:
11.30.15
Teacher(s):
Ms. Kelly & Ms. Quiana
Highlights
WORLD Element
Language Works
Activity: How many words in a sentence? – The
children listened to sentences. Then they placed one
color tile for each word they heard in the sentence. The
teacher repeats the sentence as a child touches each
square. Finally they count the total number of tiles.
We learn to:
• Understand phonological awareness
• Understand how words combine to form sentences
We learn it by:
• Segmenting sentences
WORLD Element
Math Counts
Activity: EDM: Nursery Rhyme Sequence – The children
were given a set of “Humpty Dumpty” cards to put in
order of the rhyme. Some also worked on “Itsy Bitsy
Spider” cards.
We learn to:
• Sequence Events
• Describe a sequence of events using the terms such
as first, second, third, next, last
We learn it by:
• Putting the cards in order of what happened first,
second, and last
WORLD Element
STEM Lab
Activity: Melt an Ice Cube with Water – The children
worked in pairs. Each group was given an ice cube.
We filled cups up with water. The children took turns
using a pipette to squirt water over their ice cube.
Some children poured the entire cup of water over the
ice cube. Others swirled the ice cube in water.
We learn to:
• Explore how properties can change
• Independently develop hypotheses, make
predictions, plan investigations an draw conclusions
We learn it by:
• Participating in the melting ice cube experiment
Reminders
Classroom:
Kindergarten Prep
What in the World
Happened Today
Date:
12.1.15
Teacher(s):
Ms. Kelly & Ms. Quiana
Highlights
WORLD Element
Math Counts
Activity: EDM: Exploration of Capacity –The children
poured water into different sized containers. As they
worked they began counting how many cups it took to
fill the bottles.
We learn to:
• Use standard or non-standard measurement tools to
problem solve or plan
• Understand spatial relations and proportions
We learn it by:
• Using multiple-sized measuring cups and containers
in the water table
WORLD Element
Science Rocks
Activity: Inclines – The children used the tall planks to
create inclines. They placed the blocks on top of the
shelf creating steep inclines. Then they released cars to
see which car went the farthest or shortest.
We learn to:
• Experiment with motion and velocity
We learn it by:
• Sending cars down ramps of different sizes and
angles and measuring the distance
WORLD Element
Art Smart
Activity: Music: “Walk in the Woods” – The children
walked around the Art Studio tapping their rhythm sticks
as we began a story about “A Walk in the Woods.”
They requested to do “Going on a Bear Hunt.” We
sang that instead while tapping our rhythm sticks to
different beats.
We learn to:
• Recognize, repeat, and compose rhythmic patterns
and melodies
We learn it by:
• Replicate complex tapping patterns
Reminders
Classroom:
Kindergarten Prep
What in the World
Happened Today
Date:
12.2.15
Teacher(s):
Ms. Kelly & Ms. Quiana
Highlights
WORLD Element
Math Counts
Activity: EDM: Straws in a Row – The children selected
four straws and put them in order from smallest to
longest.
We learn to:
• Compare and contrast items
• Understand sequential relationships
• Use appropriate language to describe and
compare length
We learn it by:
• Placing items in graduated order
WORLD Element
Our World
Activity: Cleaning up our materials – Several children
worked others to return our materials to their proper
places.
We learn to:
• Understand and take responsibility for our personal
impact on the environment
We learn it by:
• Cleaning up, caring for our belongings, and helping
in the classroom
WORLD Element
21st Technology
Math Counts
Reminders
Activity: SB: I Can See Shapes Everywhere - The
children took turns tracing a given shape in a picture on
the smart board.
We learn to:
• Use developmentally appropriate technology
independently in purposeful ways
• Understand properties of specific shapes
We learn it by:
• Using the smart board.
• Finding/identifying shapes in images
Classroom:
Kindergarten Prep
What in the World
Happened Today
Date:
12.3.15
Teacher(s):
Ms. Kelly & Ms. Quiana
Highlights
WORLD Element
Language Works
Art Smart
Activity: Add a Character – First we listed characters
from Diary of a Worm. Then children recalled and
recited “Humpty Dumpty.” Next they changed the story
by adding Jack and Jill, playing Ring Around the Rosie,
and jumping.
We learn to:
• Identify and recall parts of a story such as the
characters
• Plan extended skits and dramatizations in
collaboration with peers
We learn it by:
• Listening to literature an identifying components of
the story, Changing the ending to Nursery Rhymes
WORLD Element
Math Counts
Science Rocks
Activity: Making Play Dough – The children took turns
measuring and adding ingredients to make play dough.
Many began making cookies, and cutting the dough with
cookie cutters, knives, and scissors.
We learn to:
• Use standard measurement tools
• Explore how properties can change
We learn it by:
• Measuring ingredients with cups and spoons
• Participate in mixing play dough - that alters the
physical properties
WORLD Element
Well Aware
Reminders
Activity: Dribbling Balls – The children worked with a
partner bouncing the ball. They took turns dribbling.
We learn to:
• Coordinate multiple muscle movements
• Enjoy and seek out physical activities
We learn it by:
• Playing basketball with a partner
Classroom:
Kindergarten Prep
What in the World
Happened Today
Date:
12.4.15
Teacher(s):
Ms. Kelly & Ms. Quiana
Highlights
WORLD Element
Art Studio
Activity: Watercolor & Salt Paintings – The children
applied watercolor paint with a paint brush. Next some
used their fingers to sprinkle salt over their pictures.
Others poured the salt from the cup. A few moved the
salt around their paper using a paintbrush.
We learn to:
• Use art materials and tools purposefully and
creatively
• Experiment with visual media and materials
We learn it by:
• Exploring the art materials and media
WORLD Element
Language Works
Art Smart
Activity: Set the Stage – During our meeting the
children named their favorite story. We discussed what
props we would need to act out Jack and Jill. We
decided we could build a hill with blocks, use cups as a
pail, create paper crowns, and needed a water
fountain. In small groups the children re-enacted Jack
and Jill.
We learn to:
• Demonstrate comprehension
• Plan dramatizations in collaboration with peers
We learn it by:
• Acting out Jack and Jill
• Creating a stage, finding props
WORLD Element
Math Counts
Activity: Shape Switch – In small groups, each child
selected two different shapes. They listened as a
teacher called out a shape or properties of a shape.
Then the children holding that shape switched places
with another child holding that same shape.
We learn to:
• Understand properties of specific shapes
• Follow directions
We learn it by:
• Playing geometry games such as Shape Switch
Reminders
Have a FABULOUS Weekend!
Classroom:
Kindergarten Prep