This week, we learned all about everyone's favorite topic- FOOD! We tried a few different types of foods, learned about nutrition (and how to keep our body healthy!), and discovered more about what makes food so good! Our fun fact is kind of a weird one: Did you know that honey NEVER goes bad?! In the proper environment (like a sealed jar), because of its high acidity and low moisture, it can literally last forever. In fact, Scientists have found jars of honey from thousands of years ago that still look fresh. Learning and DiscoveryFor our group activity, on Tuesday, we learned about food and what makes it healthy or unhealthy. We then found pictures of food in magazines and sorted them into categories based on if we believed they were good for our bodies or not. We worked together in a small group to make a final poster! On Wednesday we got to plant seeds from healthy vegetables. We began by choosing seeds from our favorite vegetable (like carrots, beets, cucumbers, and more) and then writing their name down on a tag (so we can always remember what we planted!). After that, we poured some dirt into a glass jar and then buried our seeds in it and added some water. Our seeds will continue to grow in our classroom until they are big enough to take home. We can't wait to see if they grow real food! On Thursday we made banana bread cookies! We scooped, measured, and poured all the ingredients into a big bowl and then shaped them into cookies on a sheet. They turned out so nice and taste so good! Free TimeOn Tuesday, at the Art table we made a spaghetti and meatball plate with yarn, red paint, and paper meatballs. They look good enough to eat! At the Science station we practiced sorting noodles by shape and color, while at the Language table we read some exerts from "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" (by Eric Carl) and then learned about healthy foods that the caterpillar ate. Afterwards, we "fed" our own cardboard caterpillar some healthy foods. At the Art table on Wednesday we made popcorn CORN. We used our fine motor skills to cut out the shape of a corn and it's husk. We then glued pieces of REAL popcorn onto the corn. It looks good enough to eat! At the Language table we practiced spelling "Food" themed words (like burger, egg, etc.) with colorful SPAGHETTI noodles. They were kind of slimy but it was a big hit with everyone! At the Science station we learned about the food pyramid and then sorted different foods into their respective sections on the pyramid. We now know that we need to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and maybe lay off the candy a bit. On Thursday, for our Art table activity, we painted with fruits and vegetables! We dipped cut up fruits and vegetables in paint and then put them on our paper to make cool designs. At the Language station we spelled our names with cheerios. At the Science table we sampled different types of cheeses (cheddar, mozzarella, and colby jack) and then wrote down what we thought of each one. Outdoor AdventuresRaise your hand if you are LOVING this beautiful weather we've been having! Candid MomentsThroughout this school year we have heard a ton of funny-and sometimes interesting- things said by the preschoolers. We decided to begin recording some of our favorite quotes the kids say during the week here on the blog. We hope you enjoy!
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