Insects/Insectos

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This week is about insects. The children played with insects at dramatic play. They sorted them and measured them. They used tongs and magnifying glasses. We learned that insects have 6 legs and 3 main body parts (head, thorax and abdomen). At art table, the children drew pictures of their favorite insects.  At science table, we sorted insects, count 1:1 butterfly and created patterns with rocks and seashells. At table games, we played with puzzles and snap cubes. At literacy, we continued practicing letters and sounds. Also, we release our butterflies. We have been observing how they went from caterpillar to be a chrysalids into butterflies. We took care of them before we release them. We learned butterflies like fruit such as bananas and oranges and sugary water. It was some much fun! 

 

This week also was teacher appreciation week. Ms. Brooke and I want to thank all the parents for each gift. It made our day and week. We can’t thank you enough for the support, patience and kindness during this non-typical year. We love each of our students and their families! 

 

Also, we hope each mother had a special day! Full of love and laughter! Happy Mother’s Day!

 

Esta semana se trata de insectos. Los niños jugaron con insectos en el juego dramático. Los clasificaron y midieron. Usaban tenazas y lupas. Aprendimos que los insectos tienen 6 patas y 3 partes principales del cuerpo (cabeza, tórax y abdomen). En la mesa de arte, los niños hicieron dibujos de sus insectos favoritos. En la mesa de ciencias, clasificamos insectos, contamos mariposas 1: 1 y creamos patrones con rocas y conchas marinas. En los juegos de mesa, jugábamos con rompecabezas y cubos. En alfabetización, continuamos practicando letras y sonidos. Además, soltamos nuestras mariposas. Hemos estado observando cómo pasaron de oruga a crisálida a mariposas. Nos ocupamos de ellos antes de soltarlos. Aprendimos que a las mariposas les gustan las frutas como los plátanos y las naranjas y el agua azucarada. ¡Fue muy divertido!

 

Esta semana también fue la semana de agradecimiento a los maestros. La Sra. Brooke y yo queremos agradecer a todos los padres por cada regalo. Hicieron nuestro día y semana. No podemos agradecerle lo suficiente por el apoyo, la paciencia y la amabilidad durante este año inusual. ¡Amamos a cada uno de nuestros estudiantes y sus familias!

 

Además, ¡esperamos que cada madre haya tenido un día especial! ¡Lleno de amor y risas! ¡Feliz día de la madre!






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