This week, we dug even deeper into our study of dinosaurs and fossils!
We read Chinese stories titled “我是霸王龙” and “恐龙的种类,” along with English books including “Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs,” “Here We Go Digging for Dino Bones,” “Dinosaur Day,” “The Dinosaur Egg,” and “There Was An Old Scientist.”
We stepped into the role of paleontologists by excavating “dinosaur bones” using chisels and brushes. Throughout the week, we also explored our creativity by making a variety of dinosaur-themed paintings, completing dinosaur puzzles, and building our own dinosaurs with blocks, colorful shapes, and cotton swabs. To wrap up our dinosaur study, we experimented with baking soda and vinegar, using droppers to create a fizzing “dinosaur egg” eruption while observing the exciting chemical reaction.
For our cooking activity this week, we made fruit salad! We cut strawberries, blueberries, apples, bananas, and melons into small pieces before mixing them with yogurt to create our own delicious fruit salad cups.
Next week, we will travel around the world as we explore different countries, cultures, and traditions through stories, art, music, and hands-on activities. We look forward to sharing our adventures with you!
Students explored digging for dinosaurs in sensory bins.
Students used wooden chisels to crack open dinosaur eggs and brushed carefully like paleontologists to extricate the hidden dinosaur inside.
Throughout the week, students painted many kinds of dinosaurs, including a Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Allosaurus, and Iguanodon.
Students completed a variety of dinosaur-themed puzzles.
Students cut strawberries, blueberries, apples, and bananas and mixed them with yogurt before scooping it into cups to make their own fruit salad.
Students enjoyed playing outside during the first half of the week and stayed indoors during the second half due to poor air quality.
