Preschool News ~ Space Unit ~ May 2017
Throughout the month of May we will be exploring ALL ABOUT SPACE!
Some of our essential questions include: What is Space? What can be found in Space? and What is the difference between what is real and what is pretend?
We will also be discussing the characteristics of night and day. Some of this month’s activities will include space dress-up (astronaut gear), building a rocket ship with interlocking no-end blocks and Lego's, creating space pictures with a variety of art materials, setting up a space station and making "puffy paint" Earths!
During circle the children talked about what they already knew about Space. Some of their responses included: “The sky is full of stars", "Space is up in the sky”, “Space is cold and dark”, “Spaceships fly in space”, “The moon comes out at night”, "Sometimes I see the moon in the daytime", “The sun is hot”, “Space is far, far away”, “We live on Earth”, “Astronauts go into outer space”, “Astronauts wear special helmets and pants”, "Saturn has rings around it" and “There are planets in outer-space”.
Some of our essential questions include: What is Space? What can be found in Space? and What is the difference between what is real and what is pretend?
We will also be discussing the characteristics of night and day. Some of this month’s activities will include space dress-up (astronaut gear), building a rocket ship with interlocking no-end blocks and Lego's, creating space pictures with a variety of art materials, setting up a space station and making "puffy paint" Earths!
During circle the children talked about what they already knew about Space. Some of their responses included: “The sky is full of stars", "Space is up in the sky”, “Space is cold and dark”, “Spaceships fly in space”, “The moon comes out at night”, "Sometimes I see the moon in the daytime", “The sun is hot”, “Space is far, far away”, “We live on Earth”, “Astronauts go into outer space”, “Astronauts wear special helmets and pants”, "Saturn has rings around it" and “There are planets in outer-space”.
As a related activity (Group Game), we played the "Great Space Race". Students were asked questions in relation to our space theme as well as questions directly related to the Space stories we have read. Everyone had a great time cheering on the Aliens and the Astronauts!!
Here is a list of some of our game questions
Rockets blast off from the __________? (Launchpad)
What is the name of our planet? (Earth)
Name something you see in the sky at night/day? (Sun, moon, stars, etc.)
What do you call someone who flies a rocket? (Astronaut)
What can you use to look at the stars at night? (Telescope)
The group of astronauts who fly the rocket? (Crew)
When a rocket circles the earth it is called? (Orbit)
Is it dark or light in space? (Dark)
Classroom "Scrap Art" Needed!
Gallon Milk Jugs (cleaned, no caps)
Reminders
PLEASE remember to send your child into school with secure footwear (sneakers, buckled shoes/sandals or tied shoes). Sandals without straps, clogs, and flip-flops are not safe, secure footwear! Many of our classroom activities (motor room, outside, etc) include jumping, running, climbing, etc. which can pose as a safety risk if the appropriate footwear is not worn.
If needed, PLEASE apply SUNSCREEN before your child comes to school!
No School - Friday May 19th ~ Parent Teacher Conferences
No School - Monday May 29th ~ Memorial Day
Miss Becky
Writing Center - We worked on our writing, drawing and coloring skills!
FUN IN THE BLOCK CENTER
We hope everyone has a wonderful week!
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| Moon "Goop" - Sensory |
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| Cooking - Starry Night Play-doh with Space Cookie Cutters! |
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| Constellations! |
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| Art ~ Painting with Colored Ice Cubes! |
FUN IN THE BLOCK CENTER
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| Fine Motor - Rocket Ships! Working on scissor skills and following a 3-step activity sequence! |
