Yesterday we talked about some animals that live in the desert and savanna. Today we will be learning about the plants that grow there! These plants are unlike any we find growing here in Oregon, and have some super cool and unique traits. We also have a cute craft that goes with our circle time learning today and a fun new suprise! Reminder: Two weeks ago we had an extra activity where we pressed flowers. If you did that, it is now time to check on your flowers! Writing TimeWrite your nameWrite the date: 4-29-20Write the word of the day: CACTUSWriting Time Reminders: -Names can be all uppercase, or start with uppercase and then use lower case. -Parents write the date first, then kids write or trace it. -”Word of the Day” words reinforce the weekly theme and provide practice writing letters that may not appear in their names. Parents can talk about the word and encourage a story or drawing -Parents, your children may need help with these tasks, so feel free to practice along with them. Circle Time - Savanna and Desert PlantsWhen we planted our vegetable seeds, we learned they needed soil, water and sunlight to grow. What kind of plants do you think grow in a desert or savanna habitat? Do you think you can grow vegetables?? The answer is YES! People have been farming and living in and around the edges of deserts and savannas for thousands of years. They have had to be very creative to make sure the plants get enough water to grow. Native desert and savanna plants are unique in their own way. Only special types of plants can survive these hot and dry habitats. These plants include cactus, grasses, shrubs, and some short trees. What makes these plants special is how they can survive a long time without water. They have 3 special characteristics:
Plants must also adapt to avoid animals. To survive, some animals will get their water supply from eating plants. So plants have created a couple methods to turn away animals:
Fun Fact!Giraffes have extra long and prehensile (finger-like) tongues that help them clean bugs off their face as well as reach for food sources high in the trees. The lips are very thick and the lining of the mouth is leathery; this helps protect them while eating plants with spikes and thorns. Daily Activity - Desert Cactus CraftToday's art activity is taught by Teacher Noemi! Most cacti live in the desert such as in Mexico, Arizona, or Texas. Do you know what the weather is like in a desert? There are so many different types of cacti. They can be as small as a penny, to as tall as a house. Even animals like birds, use it as a home and build their nests on top of it. Today, our project will be making our very own small potted paper cactus. You can follow along with the instructions in the slideshow below! Daily Book JournalThree times a week, help your preschooler to pick out a book and read it together. Then, help your preschooler to create a journal entry using any of these same options from our book bag job.
Book Reading with our TeachersTune in as Teacher Bethany reads: "The Water Hole" By: Graeme Base Notice all the animals and plants that we have talked about the past few day. (And see if you can find all the silly frogs on each page!) Fun Activities
Stuffed Animal Savannah Puppet Show!Today we have a special treat! Teacher Sam has brought to us... A Savannah Themed Puppet Show! Adventures of our Friends
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