“Fall” has been our most popular topic in Room 3. Terms such as autumn, leaf, chlorophyll, bark, seed pod, pinecone, and pumpkin help the students support and define the relationships within this season. Their journal entries for the fall are thoroughly detailed and filled with creativity. We are so proud of their effort and hard work. We have welcomed Thanksgiving into room 3 by reminding each other of what we are thankful for and why. This has provided a deeper understanding of the word “thanks” for the children. We have been reading stories while discussing Thanksgiving in full detail.
We had a special visit to the elementary school science lab this week. The children learned about “photosynthesis” and observed all kinds of flowers, plants, and leaves. We took a look at a full-boned skeleton and learned about the different parts of the human body. After realizing that there were no ears and no nose on the skeleton, the children learned that those parts of our body are made of cartilage and not bone; which is why they were not located on the skeleton. The children absolutely love the different reptiles in the lab. They learned about the bearded dragon and that he is cold blooded, unlike humans. Therefore, his terrarium needs to be placed in the sunlight. A huge thank you to Lisa and Rebecca for reading stories to the children in the library this week. We enjoyed your visit very much! The children are making progress by practicing lower case letters, numbers, and word recognition. Also, they are constantly making connections with patterns in real life vs. patterns in the classroom. We can’t wait for the upcoming weeks with your wonderful children and especially for our Thanksgiving feast on Tuesday, November 25. We hope you enjoy your weekend, and Shabbat Shalom! Vera and Karen
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