This week we had a lesson on diversity. We used a variety of apples to help us understand that we are all unique and special, yet the same inside. We all have the desire to be loved, to have friends, and to be happy. There is a star inside each one of us.
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| Each student picked an apple from the basket. |
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| We examined the unique features of our apple. |
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| Students took turns describing their apple. |
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The apples were a variety of colors. Some apples had stems,
scabs, and/or bumps. |
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We put all the apples back in the basket and then put them
in the center of the carpet. Students took turns finding their
own apple.
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| We talked about how we knew it was our apple. |
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| When the apples were sliced, we all could see the star found inside. |
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| We used the apples to make a special project to help us remember our lesson. |
Science
A study of wood and paper is the focus of our first semester of science. We are learning what it means to be a scientist as we ask questions, make predictions, and explore new materials. We record what we have learned in our Science Notebooks. There will be times when a home/school connection worksheet will come home with each student. These are wonderful opportunities for students to share what they have learned and continue to explore our topic. We begin and conclude each lesson with a song!
We went on a wood hunt and looked for things in our room made from wood.
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