After finishing up our study of apples, we have moved on to another fall favorite--pumpkins! I changed the work on our science shelf and replaced it with a number of activities related to pumpkins. Here are a few:
Examples of pumpkins and gourds: During group time, we cut open one of the pumpkins and learned about the different parts of a pumpkin. We labeled each of the parts. The children are free to come up to the shelf and observe the dissected pumpkin. I'm not sure what it will look like when we return from break, but that is another experiment of science!
Parts of a pumpkin: The children learn the names of the parts of the pumpkin using the three part cards. They can then illustrate their own parts of a pumpkin book using the paper & pencils.
Examples of pumpkins and gourds: During group time, we cut open one of the pumpkins and learned about the different parts of a pumpkin. We labeled each of the parts. The children are free to come up to the shelf and observe the dissected pumpkin. I'm not sure what it will look like when we return from break, but that is another experiment of science!Pumpkin collage: The children trace the pumpkin shape first which builds fine motor control and coordination and helps prepare them for learning to write. Next they cut strips of paper into smaller squares using scissors. This, too, is a fine motor skill. Lastly, they glue the squares inside the pumpkin shape. This activity is also a good lesson in following multi-step directions.
Pumpkin Patterns: There are green & orange pumpkins in the buckets. The children can use them to create their own patterns. This lesson extends upon the apple pattern work. There, they were copying & extending a pattern. Here, they are creating their own pattern.
More Pumpkin patterns: Here the children can create their own pattern with the pumpkin cut-outs and take them home.
Pumpkin Necklace: Similar to the apple necklaces, the students copy a pattern, then string the pumpkins & pasta onto a necklace.
More Pumpkin patterns: Here the children can create their own pattern with the pumpkin cut-outs and take them home.Pumpkin Necklace: Similar to the apple necklaces, the students copy a pattern, then string the pumpkins & pasta onto a necklace.
Parts of a pumpkin: The children learn the names of the parts of the pumpkin using the three part cards. They can then illustrate their own parts of a pumpkin book using the paper & pencils.The kindergarteners are going to the pumpkin patch this week so I'm sure they will have more to share with the other children as well!
Look for more posts in the future...Remember, conferences are this week. They are scheduled back-to-back, so please be on time!
Hey that's good the kids are learning about the insides of the pumpkins. Please let the parents know that Rutherford county Walmarts got uniforms on sale for $3. I just got Kenya uniforms for next year. I hope you having a good weekend.
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