We finished our dinosaur unit this week and here is a look at the activities!

Morning meeting

We explored a variety of activities including a dinosaur picture sort.  As a whole group, each child was given a picture and had to say the beginning sound. If it started with a D it went in the dinosaur and if not, they had to write the beginning letter. They enjoyed doing this as a class and worked hard at not giving away the answer too soon! Also, we read pictures books and learned new facts!   

Centers

In language arts the children worked on their paleontologists books.  They drew a picture of themselves digging up bones and using tools. We focused on details and labeling the picture. Also, some of the kiddos used the popcorn words, ‘I’ and ‘see’ to write a sentence.  We practiced stretching out the new words to hear all of the sounds and then writing what they heard. They did great and it is so exciting to see them progress! In math the children matched numbers on the dinosaurs with the corresponding number on close pins. Next, they counted that number with manipulatives. In the fine motor center the kiddos practiced their scissor skills cutting on straight lines to make a puzzle.  They also had to put the numbers in sequential order to complete the picture. I encouraged them to take the puzzles home and play with you!

Small groups

In reading groups we did an activity called say it-build it, working on sight words and phonemic awareness. In art, we made our paleontologists hats and shirts! In journals, the prompt was, ‘If I was a dinosaur I would..’ The independent center was the sensory table with sand and dinosaur toys.

Next week

We will begin our Caterpillars and Butterfly unit! Also, Simon will be the Star of the Week, and I know the kids and I are looking forward to his picture collage.

Spring activity backpacks will be going home with a journal activity and stuffed animal! Keep a look out in your child’s cubby. I will let you know your day when I see you, or send you an email.

Please RSVP for the Starry Night Auction this Saturday. I hope to see you all there!