Bugs!

 We started our exploration of bugs by drawing some grass and mulch and painting "bugs" with corks!

We have also spent so much time on our playground the last two days. The children have been really excited to get the bubbles back out and we hunted for bugs in the mulch using magnifying glasses. We've also noticed that the children are becoming more capable climbers as they get closer to the end of the school year. They are all so strong!

Back inside today, we practiced counting with the bug counters. The children were all able to separate the bugs into the compartments of the muffin tins, and a few of our older friends were able to demonstrate counting with one-to-one correspondence.

We also experimented painting with magnets. The children tried various ways of making the rings move with the magnets, but found that using the magnets on top of the trays was easiest.

Indiana Early Learning Foundations:

M1.1: Begin to apply verbal counting sequence to objects in order to develop one-to-one correspondence

M1.3: Separate a whole quantity of something into parts

SC1.1: Use simple words to describe sensory experiences, objects, and how objects move

SC4.1: Use tools to serve a purpose or solve a problem

SC5.1: Solve problems using trial and error

CA3.1: Enjoy repetition of materials and experiences

CA3.2: Use a variety of media

PHG1.2: Demonstrate awareness of danger

PHG2.2: Participate in active physical play and structured activities requiring spontaneous and instructed body movements

PHG3.1: Develop gross motor control for a range of physical activities