Cockatoos-Sensory activity

We had an activity with gel bears. In the beginner were small balls and we mixen with water. The gel bears become biger, Cockatoos liked the activity and they were exploring the gel balls. The could develop their touch sense. cockatoos were really curious . 

Purpose 

To discover the reaction that the water can make in some elements

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 To develop their curiosity 

To develop their knowledge about science

To develop their creativity 

Peacocks introduce what a geodesic dome is and how it functions.

Discussing every building has a plan,showing the kids a plan (blueprint). What are the different view?

Explore the building materials and which is the strongest shape activity.

Purpose:

-develop their understanding of space,shapes,location,and direction.

-develop their understanding the basic properties of set, quantity,order and number concept.

Connection:

Develop their understanding of shapes , space and location

Penguins pictures and play

Recognizing faces

This week we introduced the fruit of the week “grape” Today we had an activity in the drama room, we had a big picture of a grape, the grapes had are circled shaped. All the children saw their own pictures of the carpet and had to recognize their own faces to put it on the circle shaped grapes.

It is a nice,fun and learning activity for the young ones.

Purpose

To recognize faces

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To develop their creative abilities using many different forms such as play and pictures.

Kiwis - Halloween preparation

We read a story “Go away green monster”. Kiwis were very excited and listened to the story carefully as they had to make monster according to the story. Later we watched the story on the you tube.

LPFO: 

“Acquire and be able to differentiate shades of meaning in concepts, see interconnections and discover new ways of understanding the surrounding world.”

“Develop their curiosity and enjoyment, as well as their ability to play and learn .

Purpose: To learn  about traditions.

Flamingoes: House Plan Activity

Our little Architects are busy tracing a plan for their house. They have also been designing their living room by adding furniture to it.

Purpose:

To develop understanding of spatial relation

To learn more about shapes

Connection to the Lpfö

Develop their understanding of shapes,space and location

Ducklings Science: change of colors

Last thursday we did a science activity by dyeing white fluffy balls (cotton wool) and ‘playmais’ with purple and green food colouring, to see the change i.e. how the material soaks up the colour, turning a normal white object into a grape! All the children were sitting nicely and so focused on during this activity and they also loved touching and observing the change of color of the white objects into dark green and purple color. Finally, we put all the colored balls on a piece of paper and put on green leaves as a bunch of grapes!

We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:

Develop their understanding of science and relationships to nature, as well as knowledge of plants, animals and also simple chemical processes and physical phenomena.

Develop their ability to listen, reflect and express their own views and try to understand the perspectives of others.

Peacocks and Flamingoes planning for the house building project!

- to develop their ability to distinguish , explore,document, put question about and talk about 

- to develop the ability to understand and act in accordance with democratic principles by participating in different kinds of cooperation and decision -making

Cockatoos-Water room

Water room 

We made simple instruments using water. We Filled glass containers with different amounts of water, colour each one differently and then there were using sticks for play some music. Cockatoos were so exciting with the music and colours. 

Purpose

Being creative and expressive through a variety of activities

Trying things out, using exploration and curiosity as important and valued ways of

learning

Skills 

To develop their music skills 

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To develop their ability to learn through explore and play and ask questions. 

To develop their ability to listen. 

To develop their creative abilities with music

Music with glass bottles

Kiwis made their musical instruments by using bottles and water. We poured different amount of water in the bottles. All the children blew across the tops of the bottles to make resonant sounds.

Purpose: to create our own musical instrument, to work on the children's sense of hearing.

Lofo:  develop their creative abilities and the ability to convey impressions, thoughts.....

Flamingoes: Chemistry Day

For the Chemistry day the Flamingoes carried out three different experiments.One was with the chemical reaction of baking soda and vinegar which produces carbon dioxide , so the reaction can blow up a balloon. The other was to demonstrate the absorption ability of the tissue paper from different bottles filled with alternate different colours so that when the absorption of the the coloured solution is transferred to the non-colored jar, they  mix to form another colour.This was an interesting way to teach the children about colors and the walking water effect. In the third experiment children poured colored vinegar solution using droppers on a dish with baking soda. The chemical reaction between the two ingredients  created amazing reaction, colors and patterns!!!! 

Chemistry Day was both a learning and fun experience for the children!!!

Connection to Lpfö:

To develop their curiosity and enjoyment as well as their ability to expore and learn.

Develop their interest in science and ability to explore, investigate and predict .

Develop awareness of their environment.

Ducklings Chemistry Day: Volcanic Eruption!

On Friday we  had our chemistry day and we did an exciting volcanic eruption experiment! We prepared a red volcano made with  play dough and and raisins which look like a strawberry! Then we put baking soda inside the volcano and mixed up a cup of vinegar with red food color which were prepared for the activity! All the children were so excited and concentrated during this activity and they all got their turn to pour some food colored vinegar into the volcano and as more and more vinegar has been poured into, we finally saw a volcanic eruption! The children were so excited so see this phenomenon and we even tried with the blue food color mixed with vinegar one more time after the first try. The children were touching and some even tasting the liquid, which they learned not only basic chemical phenomenon as well as developing their senses!

We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:

To develop a respect for all forms of life, as well as care for their immediate environment.

To develop their ability to coordinate, awareness of their own body, as well as an understanding of the importance of maintaining their own health and well-being.

To develop their understanding of science and relationships to nature, as well as knowledge of plants, animals and also simple chemical processes and physical phenomena.

Cockatoos- Chemistry day

We celebrated chemistry day, cockatoos group made fake snow with diapers and water. They had a great time! 

Purpose

To clebrate chemistry day 

To understand the the chemical process when the diaper get wet. 

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To develop their understanding of science and chemicals processes

Penguins Strawberry week

Dipping strawberries in yogurt

This week we have introduced the children the fruit strawberry, today we had a touch-senses activity in the dining room. All the children dipped one strawberry at the time into a bowl of yogurt, that we later freezed in a box and enjoyed eating eat for snack later that day.

It was a bit messy but yummy activity for some, and some just wanted to drop the strawberries and not get dirty.

Purpose

Develop their senses.

Develop their fine motor skills.

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Develop their curiosity and enjoyment,as well as their ability to play and learn.

Develop their creative abilities and experiences in many different forms.

Kiwis - Jolly Phonics - Learning "d, g" sounds and shapes through out sorting toys

We worked in small groups and we remind "d, g" sounds and their funny actions.We then associated these sounds with their letter shape and we sorted out toys that start with "d,g" making two small groups.

Propose: To learn awareness of "d, g" sounds.To recognize their letter shapes. To learn through sorting words with "d, g".

LPFO: Develop an interest in the written language and an understanding of symbols and communicative functions.

Peacocks house and family

House and family 

All children made a folder about their house and family. 

On the front page the children pasted "home sweet home" and they drew a picture of their house. 

On the inside the children pasted "my address:" and "my family".  The children who emailed us their picture pasted the picture of their house and their family in. 

On the back side it says "home is where the heart is". Underneath they colored their family members. 

They really enjoyed showing the pictures of their home and family and showing what they have made. 

Purpose: 

Presenting their family and home with confidence and pride 

Lpfö: 

* develop their use of spoken language and vocabulary

* develop their identity and feel secure in themselves 

Flamingoes: 3D Houses With Different Shapes

Flamingoes: 3D Houses With Different Shapes

The children enjoyed coloring ,cutting and folding different shapes to make 3D houses !!!!

Purpose

To develop their reflection,artistic and imagination skills.

To develop their understanding of shapes

Connection to Lpfö

Develop their ability to create and construct using different technique.

Penguins Orange week

Decorating oranges with cloves

This week we have been talking about the fruit orange, and

today we were in the science room decorating oranges with cloves. They were so pretty and smelled so nice afterwards.

All the children tried and some succeeded by themselves and some needed extra help from a teacher.

The oranges that were done we hung them up so that the room smelt nice, the rest of the oranges we enjoyed eating them for snacks.

Purpose

To practice their fine motor skills.

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To develop their curiosity and enjoyment as well as the ability to play and learn.

To develop their creative abilities and the ability to convey in many different forms.

Senses exploration on fruit orange

Last week we had the circle time in the 5 senses room as well as explored different senses on the theme of the week fruit orange! We did two activities: the first activity was to feel the different forms of orange: they touched the orange peel in small pieces, tasted the orange fruit pieces, and drink the orange juice! while the other activity was gooey sensory play with cornflour/cornstarch made by orange food colouring and water so the children can see, touch and feel it. They enjoyed the sensory play and some even tasted it!

We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:

Develop their understanding of science and relationships to nature, as well as knowledge of plants, animals and also simple chemical processes and physical phenomena.

Develop their ability to listen, reflect and express their own views and try to understand the perspectives of others.