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Patty “bread”, Patty “bread”
We started our exploration of baking bread by kneading pre-made biscuit dough and making them in the morning. The children and the teachers talk about the texture, the smell, and the temperature of the dough. We repeated “Patty Cake” rhyme … Continue reading
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Loose Parts and Planning for Week 4
The term “loose parts” refers to materials that are often used in open-ended play. These materials are meant to be easily transported by children and be used in multiple settings. Loose parts can be combined with other materials or used … Continue reading
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Washing rocks
Open ended activities encourage children to explore and uncover knowledge. When engaging in an open ended activity, there is no finished product, and the focus is on the process. Today we invited the children to observe rocks found in our … Continue reading
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Making Flubber
Today we made flubber with the children after snack. If you have not experienced what flubber felt like, it is a substance that is created by combining glue, water, and borax. It is intially cool to the touch and very … Continue reading
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