This week in the classroom we have been exploring space. NASA headquarters is set up in our housekeeping center with many Blue Whales overseeing the lift off, exploration and landing of many rocket ships to all different places in our solar system. Boxes have become different rocket ships with much thought into what needs to be included on the rocket ship and how many children can fit in each one. It has been a joy to watch the enthusiasm and collaboration among our Blue Whales.
The Blue Whales have been working on their own personal solar system mobiles. We hope to start assembling them to take home later next week.
Our solar system hangs from our ceiling as we use that and planet squish balls to talk and sing about the planets each day in circle time. Ask your child about our planet song, it is helping us all remember the 8 planets.
We had Guess-n-Tell and Oli did a great job with three clues about his item and calling on friends to guess his item. The Blue Whales were able to guess Oli’s item because of his great clues.
The Blue Whales were so kind during our Egg Hunt. Each child was allowed to find 7 eggs. The teamwork and caring for each other was a joy to see as everyone made sure each Blue Whale had 7 eggs in their bag.
Important Information about the Planetarium Field Trip on Tuesday:
On Tuesday, April 22nd we will be taking the city bus and leaving preschool promptly at 8:30 am to walk to the bus. In order to catch the bus, we will not be able to wait for any late arrivals. Please meet in our classroom by 8:25 am and we can all walk together to the bus stop.
Please pack your child a snack and drink. After the Planetarium show we will be eating snack as a group outside. Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Planetarium.
During the next few weeks, we will be talking about space, caterpillars and butterflies.
We are enjoying creating, moving, singing, discussing, observing, reading and playing with our Blue Whale friends. Hope everyone has a nice weekend and a Happy Easter.