Last week we started talking about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You would not believe how many different version there are of this classic tale!
We made a jointed bear on Monday. It was a great project for working our fine motor skills. We had to insert brass fasteners (brads) into tiny holes and then open the "wings" of the fasteners. These adorable bears are now decorating our classroom. Some are waving, some are kicking, some look like they are doing karate!
Tuesday we made patterns with the characters from the Goldilocks story. We each had a pattern different from our neighbor so we had to work really hard to complete our own. You will have the opportunity to see your child's pattern at conferences. Did you know that patterning is math?
We worked on sizing on Wednesday. Papa Bear and his bowl, chair and bed are all large/big. Mama Bear and her things are medium, and Baby Bear and his items are all small/little. While we all know big and small...medium is a difficult concept to grasp. We will continue to work on learning medium throughout the year. Your child's sizing page will also be available at conferences.
Thursday we used sequence cards to retell the Three Bears story. We had to recall what came first, second, third and last. Everyone did a great job!
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