We've Been Busy Again…Snowmen, Marshmallows, Toothpicks, Clean Goop and Puzzles

Well, there has been lots going on again over the last week in our JK/SK class.

We experimented with freezing water filled balloons by comparing if the water froze better outside or in the school freezer.  Guess where?  Outside.  We put the ice together to make our very own snowman.  Isn't he cute?  Then we named him and got to observe the melting process.

We completed our learning about shapes by building 3-dimensional shapes and structures using marshmallows and toothpicks.  This activity was a big hit in our classroom!

This week's Super Science Wednesday investigation involved  making "clean goop".  Using a mixture of shredded toilet paper, grated ivory soap and warm water, we had fun talking about how this "goop" feels.  It was great fun to create with the "clean goop".

Puzzles were a popular activity in the classroom this week.  Some of the children took on the challenge of doing as many of our floor puzzles as possible - here they are showing off their great work!  Fantastic cooperation!

Snowflake Playdough Recipe

Looking for something to do with your child on a day when you can't get out to play.  Try making "Snowflake Playdough" together.    The link to the recipe is found below:

Snowflake Playdough Recipe

Back in Business!

After an unusual snowy start to the new school year, we are happy to be back at work and play in our classroom.  Here are just a few photos of what we have been busy doing….

Exploring the effects of different types of salt on melting snow.   On our winter walk, we noticed "rock salt" on the sidewalks outside the school.  Some friends have turned this learning into making their very own salt trucks using class building materials.

Painting snow…what fun!  Look at those colors!

Building with 3-dimensional shapes and shaving cream!

Playing with "snowflake" play dough!