Spring is here! And also summer! LA’s heat wave hit us like a ton of bricks but we’ve got ice packs – literally. While there is a heat warning in effect, you can rest assured we three are extremely mindful of the temperature, monitoring every student’s water intake, and are encouraging them to play in or with water to help them keep cool. Fortunately, the heat breaks on soon — this Friday, March 20.
Here are some photos of the carefully crafted spaces developed by Ms. Gwen, Ms. Liah, and Ms. Kira, and the kids in action.
Small Group Activities
This week Ms. Kira curated a host of fun activities for our kiddos, including science projects, journaling, and fine-motor practice worksheets.
* Turquoise Butterflies *
Ms. Kira discussed the life cycle of plants, and presented images and an activity to really nail it in.
* Purple Dragons *
Ms. Ray discussed the anatomy of certain bugs, arachnids, and other species. Questions discussed and things deliberated upon, including but not limited to: how many legs does a bug have; what makes a spider different from a bug; what’s invertebrate? Bugs and insects mentioned: ladybugs, spiders, ants, etc.
The next day Ms. Ray did an HEA activity with the students, further discussing Jingles, Poems, and Rhymes.
* Pink Unicorns *
Ms. Alyisa did a Saint Patrick’s Day inspired activity involving tempera paint sticks, markers, and green paper. Many kids opted to draw a rainbow with some treasure at the end. Some discussion about what St. Patty’s Day is truly about took place (evangelism!).
The next day Ms. Alyisa observed as the kids tried their hand at cutting straight lines up. This activity, along with many other projects we have completed in class, will be available for appraising at the end of the school year, in their portfolios. I must mention, our class has greatly progressed when it comes to cutting, writing, or doing small tasks with their fingers/hands.
Please, continue to dress your child in porous clothing, put ice in their water bottles, and sunscreen on their faces! Also, the mosquitos are back and biting. If your child does not have their own personal bug spray, please supply us with some – we apply it before going outside each day.
Stay hydrated!
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