WORKING TOGETHER

 

Visual Arts

Curriculum Expectations

Arts -    V3 use problem-solving strategies when experimenting with the skills, materials, processes, and techniques used in visual arts both individually and with others

Personal and Social Development-   Identify and use social skills in play and other contexts

Parachute Games



Curriculum Expectations

Health and Physical Activity-    Participate willingly in a variety of activities that require the use of both large and small muscles

Personal and Social Development-   Identify and use social skills in play and other contexts

Personal and Social Development-   Demonstrate self-reliance and a sense of responsibility

 Textile Table

 -- Moon Sand--

4 cups flour

1 cup baby oil

Curriculum Expectations

Personal and Social Development-   Identify and use social skills in play and other contexts

Health and Physical Activity-    Develop control of small muscles(fine motor control) in a variety of contexts 

Pasta Day

Our Pasta Day was a huge success! Thank you for all your support. 

More Problem Solving -- learning from a curious monkey

This week we compared different types of media using Curious George. We read books, watched videos and utilized the smart board playing educational Curious George games from PBS.

Curious George models problem solving strategies. For example, Curious George will try many ideas to accomplish a task (building a bridge or web), using different materials. After testing and experimenting materials, he will design a plan and build his structure. Also, after the cartoon, the DVD includes a non-fiction video of children exploring a similar concept. This provides the students an opportunity to make a real life connection.

Responding to Curious George Webmaster --
The students wanted to create their own web.    

The following day students created spiders to go on their web. They used styrofoam spheres, pipe cleaners and markers. 

Our spider inquiry continues as we explore a variety of materials for designing and creating more 8 legged creatures.

Curriculum expectation:

5.2 communicate their ideas verbally and non-verbally about a variety of media materials