Wrapped Up in a Chrysalis
Kindergarteners were excited to return to our classroom to our caterpillar friends wrapped up tightly in their chrysalises. Students were delighted to greet them after the weekend and make detailed observations, making note of changes in their size, shape and color. Students even noticed that the critters had eaten even more of their food before bundling up. We eagerly await the day that they will emerge as butterflies so that we can send them off into the world with well wishes!
Pumpkin Predictions
This week, Kindergarten scientists learned all about making a hypothesis! Using this scientific tool, students began to wonder and experiment with pumpkins to discover some pretty cool things! First, students predicted that a larger pumpkin would weigh most because of what they know about larger objects in the world. Next, they predicted whether or not pumpkins would sink or float. Based on what they’ve learned in other areas of the world, Kindergarteners had good reason to believe that a heavy pumpkin would sink. Students were amazed to find out that they could float (and that some pumpkins are used to make boats!). Finally, students were excited to dig their hands into the slimy fibrous strands of our pumpkin to figure out how many seeds we had! Predictions ranged from 20 to 1000! Students counted them out in groups of five and our final count was 540!
Writing to Show & Tell!
This week, young writers were thrilled to build upon their knowledge of show and tell writing by turning our classroom into a book factory! Students spent time writing show and tell pattern books about the people, places, and things that matter to them! Writing energy was high as students wrote show and tell books that they wanted to share with their classmates.
Upcoming Dates
October 13th & 14th – Fall Break
October 17th – Picture Day
October 21st – The Goatery at Kiawah River Field Trip
October 31st – Halloween Carnival (11:30am Dismissal)
November 4th – Pumpkin Presentation (2:00pm)
