Space

3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . BLAST OFF!

This week Pre-K blasted into Space!

Space Puzzle

During free choice some of the kiddos enjoyed working on various space themed puzzles. It was fun to see how the children strategized to complete the puzzle. Some of the kids chose to work on the edges, while some wanted to work on the sun or another section of the puzzle. Puzzles benefit a child's development in many ways. They help to develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, and they also help build visual-perceptual skills. 

Moon Sand 

The moon sand was a big hit with the kiddos! It only consists of only two ingredients - flour and baby oil! The wonderful fun with the moon sand is that it is very crumbly but can be moulded by pressing it together. Once moulded it can simply be broken down to it's original crumbly texture. This makes for wonderful open ended play!

Astronaut Writing 

This week the kiddos practiced writing like an astronaut! The kids thought this activity was hilarious! 

Paper Mache Planets

To make our paper mache planets we needed balloons, newspaper, flour and water. The kiddos helped to make the paste by mixing flour and water. The kiddos then helped to tear the newspaper into small strips. Then we blew up several round balloons, and then dipped the strips of newspaper into the paste and covered the balloon entirely with wet stripes. Next week the kiddos will paint their planet!

Recess

Space Shuttle Launch Simulation & Astronaut Ice Cream

After morning meeting we brought chairs to the rainbow rug and turned it into a space shuttle! The kiddos pretended that they were astronauts getting ready to go into space. They were instructed to put on their spacesuits, boots, helmets and gloves. When they were ready they boarded the space shuttle. Once the kiddos were seated, I played a space shuttle launch on our overhead and the kiddos absolutely loved it!  Below is the link to the YouTube video incase your kiddo would like to watch it again! After our successful launch, we celebrated and ate astronaut ice cream!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnoNITE-CLc

Planet Marble Painting 

Alien Masks 

Moon Rocks

PE - Parachute Games

Party for Mrs. K 

Mrs. K's last day was Thursday! She is moving to Connecticut with her family. We are going to miss her so much but we wish her family the very best! 

Reminders: 

NO SCHOOL Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day