We had yet another exciting week in kindergarten. While we were preparing for our upcoming poetry cafe, we were able to squeeze in a lot of other amazing learning experiences! As mentioned previously, the students decided they wanted to map the playground and document for all to see on our hallway bulletin board.
Before we started the project, we read several books about cartographers (people that make maps), what designates a map, and much more. We learned that maps are made to look as if you are looking down on it with a "bird's eye view." We also read that all cartographers must study and know the space they are going to map. The students thought the playground was very appropriate since we typically spend time there every day.
The first thing they thought they should do is to actually go outside on the playground to study the space and "really look" at what makes up the playground.
We gathered the clipboards and pencils to sketch...
Together we decided that we should break up into four teams: blacktop, garden, climber, and miscellaneous. Students chose the space they wanted to work on. Next, we talked about making a plan on our bulletin board. It was decided that we should map the spaces out before adding any actual materials or items for the map. We showed the spaces by stapling yarn to the board.
The students working on the blacktop area shredded black construction paper to simulate the black mulch under the climber.
This week we also had "fancy day.". Here are a few photos of the students dressed in their fancy attire.
The upcoming weeks are very busy for us. This Tuesday the students are looking forward to poetry cafe! Please join us at 2:00pm in our classroom.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Julie Atkin
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