Author Archives: Y. Hu

The tree revisited

Posted on November 22, 2013 by

We have not forgotten about our tree observation. Last week, we visited the tree again. We noticed that there were less leaves on the tree. We also noticed that the fallen leaves on the ground were very crispy when we … Continue reading →

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Making flubber with clear glue

Posted on November 22, 2013 by

It was raining outside this morning. We stayed in the classroom and made flubber with clear glue, fabric starch, and liquid watercolor. The children enjoyed stretching, squeezing, and poking the flubber. We made two different colors and mixed them together. … Continue reading →

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Learning about absorbency

Posted on November 22, 2013 by

Today we set out eye droppers and colored water in the sensory tub. The children had the opportunity to experiment with absorbency. They noticed that cotton balls turned green and foil balls did not absorb the water. Children understand the … Continue reading →

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Ball Maze

Posted on November 13, 2013 by
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New Water Pump

Posted on November 6, 2013 by

We got a new water pump in the mud kitchen. The children were unsure about what to do with it at first. Some tried to get the water out of the tub by using plastic cups, while others tried to … Continue reading →

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New Grocery Store

Posted on October 22, 2013 by

Our focus on baking lead to more complex play scheme in the dramatic play area. More props were needed to support the growing interests in pretending to bake and cook. With the help of the families, we added empty food … Continue reading →

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Planning for this week and Visiting the Art Studio

Posted on October 16, 2013 by

week of 10.14.13 Hello Everyone: We are visiting the Art Studio this week for the very first time. The children are exploring watercolor cakes and figuring out how they work. Art Studio time is a very special time where a … Continue reading →

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Pancake breakfast

Posted on October 10, 2013 by

We celebrated the first storm of the season with a Pancake Breakfast. The children (and some patents) showed up in their pajamas and shared great company over pancakes and drinks. Thank you all for attending this event and helping us … Continue reading →

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30 minute Rolls

Posted on October 8, 2013 by

We baked 30 minute bread with the children today using flour, yeast, oil, sugar, eggs and salt. First we mixed the oil, yeast and sugar together and allowed the yeast to “grow” for 15 minutes. After that, we combined egg, … Continue reading →

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Butterfly

Posted on October 3, 2013 by

During the first week of school one of the teachers discovered a chrysalis on the roof of the playhouse. While we were playing inside, Room 1 informed the children that a butterfly was hatching from the chrysalis. We dropped everything … Continue reading →

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