ducks, dinosaurs, cupcakes, and cookies

MATH      After reading the book, How Big Was A Dinosaur (Milbourne), we discovered that the longest dinosaur measured 173 feet. So, we ventured into the hallway and used our "tools" to measure 173 feet. This was followed up by a poster that showed everyday objects in relation to the longest  dinosaur. After reading the story, The Doorbell Rang, we re-enacted the story by using our own cookies. It was a lesson on sharing/dividing 12 cookies among friends. Then, we were treated to chocolate cookies for snack!

SCIENCE    Dinosaur facts were discussed all week. Thank you to the P.T.O. for our Mother's Nature visit. The program was all about dinosaurs and the children sang, danced, and pretended to be dinosaurs. I explained that carrots are a root vegetable. We planted carrots in sand. A carrot top contains almost everything the plant needs to grow. We will water it and see what happens! (It should produce leaves!)

SOCIAL STUDIES      We talked about fossils and how were learn about our past from studying fossils. I attempted to explain the time line and how people were not around when dinosaurs roamed the earth. It was difficult for them to comprehend!

CIRCLE/LANGUAGE    The letters "D" and "C" were introduced using Handwriting Without Tears. Individually, I used a dinosaur story prompt with the children and wrote their creative thoughts. Also, I practiced sequencing using 4,5 and 6 card sets. We have been practicing the days of the week and the months of the year. I'm sure they would be happy to see the songs for you!

ART    Yellow paper plate ducks complete with feathers were created and hanging on our bulletin board. Dinosaur "fossils" were "cooked" up using a salt/flour dough.  We painted and attached "plates" to a stegosaurus. Clocks were painted and constructed using paper plates. We even added "hands" to our clocks. We decorated our own cupcakes and gave them "delicious" titles.

BOOKS/SONGS    "Dum Dee Didddy Diddy", Make Way for Ducklings (McCloskey), Fantastic Fossils (Pererson), "C is for Cookie", The Clock Struck One (Harris), The Doorbell Rang (Hutchins), Cupcake (Harper), Little Mouse Big Cupcake (Taylor), Clowns on Vacation (Laden)


SHABBAT     Our lesson was all about Hamsa. We showed pictures and talked about some places where we may see a Hamsa. To finish the lesson, we made our own Hamsa bracelet!

REMINDERS     The field trip to Seasons is on March 15; Purim early dismissal March 18

QUOTE OF THE WEEK     During a circle, I was showing the students dinosaur pictures that illustrated how they defend themselves. One child simply stated, "you don't mess with dinosaurs!"