Category Archives: Social Science

Spring is here!!

Posted on March 19, 2014 by

It is very obvious that Spring has arrived!! Today we visited our “tree” and noticed that new leaves are growing. It’s so exciting to be able to observe all the changes of the season right in our backyard. What changes … Continue reading →

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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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Making Wheat Berries into Flour

Posted on October 2, 2013 by

This week we continue with our investigation on bread baking. We turned our focus on how flour is made. The teachers brought out wheat berries and invited the children to look at them and to touch them with their hands. … Continue reading →

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Loose Parts and Planning for Week 4

Posted on September 5, 2013 by

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

Posted on August 29, 2013 by

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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