Spring!

 It was such a busy Monday for the children in Katon!

We started our day with some pastel colored rice in the sensory table. Scooping a pouring the rice was so fun!

We visited the light studio. The children were amazed by all the fun ocean-themed activities!

We played outside for as long as we were able today! It was so nice to be able to be out on the playground and feel the nice breeze. One of the children found an ant on the playground and became quite focused on what the ant was doing. Then the other children started looking for bugs. We found ants, bees, and even caught a quick glimpse of a butterfly flying by.

This observation has led us to the decision to spend the rest of this week learning about various insects, spiders, and other crawly things.

Indiana Early Learning Foundations:

SE4.1: Engage in parallel play

APL1.1: At times, initiate a new task

APL1.2: Demonstrate enthusiasm for new learning (may be within familiar contexts)

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

SC3.1: Identify living organisms by name

SS3.3: Explore characteristics and ask questions about aspects of the environment