HabiTots
All entries by Susan Cassara
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Reed VanBuren | October 5, 2015 Shared on 04/10/2016
We used our nose to smell cinnamon and applesauce. We mixed them together to create dough and then used the dough and leaf cookie cutters to make our shapes.
They had to dry for a few days and our classroom smelled so good. We checked them each day turning them so they would dry completely.
7a. Uses fingers and hands
8b. Follows directions
10a. Engages in conversations
11a. Attends and engages
22. Compares and measures
Reed VanBuren | February 17, 2016 Shared on 04/10/2016
Artist of the Month - Elizabeth Catlett
We looked at her paintings and then created some of our own using black paint and combs.
7a. Uses fingers and hands
7b. Uses writing and drawing tools
11a. Attends and engages
11d. Shows curiosity and motivation
33. Explores the visual arts
Reed VanBuren | February 23, 2016 Shared on 04/10/2016
Kids in the Kitchen = Veggie Sushi
We spread cream cheese on a slice of bread, placed sliced cucumbers and carrots on top, then we rolled it up and squeezed it tightly. Yummy!
8b. Follows directions
11d. Shows curiosity and motivation
Reed VanBuren | March 7, 2016 Shared on 04/10/2016
Each child took a bowl of Fruit Loops and glue to create their own rainbow of colors.
They sorted, named, and glued their Fruit Loops in color rows.
7a. Uses fingers and hands
8b. Follows directions
11a. Attends and engages
13. Uses classification skills
23. Demonstrates knowledge of patterns
Reed VanBuren | March 16, 2016 Shared on 04/10/2016
We use and upsidedown colandar and artificial flowers.
This is a great activity to build small muscles in the hands. The children select a flower, pinch the stem, and push it into a hole. When the holes are full we have a centerpiece.
2c. Interacts with peers
2d. Makes friends
7a. Uses fingers and hands
11d. Shows curiosity and motivation
Reed VanBuren | April 1, 2016 Shared on 04/10/2016
Growing our caterpillars - we have been documenting the changes from the very tiny caterpillars we received to our current chrysilides. We may have butterflies when return on Monday.
Look at our classroom poster with your child and have them tell you what they know.
10a. Engages in conversations
11a. Attends and engages
12a. Recognizes and recalls
12b. Makes connections
25. Demonstrates knowledge of the characteristics of living things
