Post Archives from the ‘Seasons’ Category



Leaves

Posted on: September 4th, 2012
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The Fall of Freddy the Leaf or other books make nice introduction to the subject of fall leaves and why they come off the trees.  There are also a variety of art activities that can be extenders on this subject.  I have my movement kids practice making shapes with their bodies and talk about how some leaves are wide, some skinny, some with rounded lobes, Continue reading the story "Leaves"

Good Morning Spring!

Posted on: April 26th, 2012
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Good Morning! Spring is a great time to get outside and explore with your students. I believe one of our "Mary's" (there were at least three Mary's) contributed a great idea about using toilet paper to wrap around kids so that they can be cocoons!  What a wonderful idea, and I can't wait to see if it works.  I have had good success using larger scarves that Continue reading the story "Good Morning Spring!"