Human body/ El cuerpo humano

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 This week, our class wrapped up an exciting study on the human body! The children were fascinated to discover how our spine helps us move and that it’s made up of 33 bones. We explored how our pulse works, how the heart pumps blood, and how our ears process sound—turning science into hands-on fun.
At the science table, the children created a model spine using gummies and pasta, then used toothpicks and playdough to explore their own pulse points. They also built models of the heart and ear, carefully matching each organ to pictures and learning about their different functions in the body.
At the art table, creativity was flowing as the children painted with straws and Q-tips, experimenting with colors and textures. In the manipulative center, they built patterns using colored blocks, played with owl manipulatives, and solved puzzles—all great exercises for developing fine motor skills and problem-solving.
We also joined in the joy of The Week of the Young Child, a celebration filled with creativity and kindness. The children made kindness wands, decorated keychains, planted flowers, and expressed themselves through music, movement, and dance. The highlight for many was decorating their own delicious donuts—a sweet reward for a week of learning and laughter!
It’s been such a busy and joyful week of discovery, creativity, and celebration. The children have already decided that our next study will focus on exercise—we can’t wait to get moving and learn how staying active keeps our bodies strong and healthy!

¡Esta semana nuestra clase terminó un estudio muy emocionante sobre el cuerpo humano! Los niños se mostraron fascinados al descubrir cómo la columna vertebral nos ayuda a movernos y que está formada por 33 huesos. También exploramos cómo funciona el pulso, cómo el corazón bombea la sangre y cómo nuestros oídos procesan los sonidos, convirtiendo la ciencia en diversión práctica.
En la mesa de ciencias, los niños crearon un modelo de columna vertebral usando gomitas y pasta, y luego utilizaron palillos y masa para encontrar sus propios puntos de pulso. También construyeron modelos del corazón y del oído, relacionando cada órgano con imágenes y aprendiendo sobre sus diferentes funciones en el cuerpo.
En la mesa de arte, la creatividad fluyó mientras los niños pintaban con popotes y cotonetes, experimentando con colores y texturas. En el área de manipulativos, construyeron patrones con bloques de colores, jugaron con búhos manipulativos y resolvieron rompecabezas, actividades ideales para desarrollar la motricidad fina y el pensamiento lógico.
También celebramos la Semana del Niño Pequeño, ¡una fiesta llena de creatividad y amabilidad! Los niños hicieron varitas de la bondad, decoraron llaveros, plantaron flores, participaron en música, movimiento y danza, y la actividad favorita de muchos fue decorar donas deliciosas.
Ha sido una semana activa, alegre y llena de aprendizajes. Los niños ya decidieron que nuestro próximo tema de estudio será el ejercicio, ¡y estamos muy emocionados por aprender cómo mantenernos fuertes y saludables mientras nos movemos!





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