Spring is in the air!
The Life Cycle of a Chicken
The past few weeks, we have been learning about the life cycle of a chicken! Studying life cycles helps children better understand the world around them, encourages early scientific thinking, and fosters empathy as they learn how to care for living things.
The students have especially enjoyed counting down the days until our eggs hatched. Watching the exciting moments they finally hatched was such a special experience for everyone! Now the class is helping care for them by making sure they have plenty of food, water, and the proper temperature in their container. It has been wonderful to see the children take such an interest in observing and caring for these new little lives.
Our Class Pet, Peck
Each week, a student took our class pet, Peck, home for a special visit. They were given instructions to take great care of Peck, have a fun and clean time together, and then journal about their adventures. On Monday, the class practiced being a polite audience while their friends shared the fun things they did with Peck during their time together. Show and Tell in the preschool classroom is so important in building a strong foundation for confidence in speaking in front of others. These experiences help encourage self-confidence and communication skills that will benefit them as they grow.
Read Across America Week
We had so much fun celebrating Read Across America Week in preschool! Each day, the students enjoyed activities inspired by some of our favorite books. We kicked off the week with Cat in the Hat Day, where students wore their favorite hats to school. On Tuesday, inspired by If I Ran the Zoo, the children brought their stuffed animals to join us for the day. Fox in Socks Day on Wednesday brought lots of laughter as we admired everyone’s fun and silly socks. On Thursday, we celebrated The Lorax with mustaches provided by the school, which the students absolutely loved! We wrapped up the week with Pajama Day, inspired by The Sleep Book, making for a cozy and fun end to our celebration.
It was a wonderful week full of books, creativity, and excitement about reading!
