Absorb & Repel

Today we explored how some materials absorb water and some repel water.  We read Robert Munch's  book - Mud Puddle, to begin.  This led to a discussion and an examination of clothing we wear to splash in puddles in the spring. Next, each student chose 5 pieces of "beautiful stuff" to test, and got water and an eye dropper. Boy, did we learn a lot!

Exploring Objects and Materials

We have begun sorting and exploring different materials and examining the different characteristics of each. Stay tuned! We will be adding our "beautiful stuff" into the mix. 

Spring crayon resist

Getting Along

Room 16 has been talking a lot about treating others the way we want to be treated. We have been reading stories, watching videos, acting out scenarios and having some really good discussions about how to be a good friend, as well as using our manners and being a respectful person. A real great website is wedolisten.org

I recommend visiting this site as a family, and taking the time to have some meaningful discussions about some of the social skills on the site. 

We also practiced using "I care language" today.  We practiced using our words to solve problems.