Friday, April 9, 2010

Learning about our bodies

We have been as a class learning about our bodies.
The kids have enjoyed learning the parts of their bodies.
The kids have learned where they are, what is their function,
and why do we need them.
We first started off with a tracing of their lifesize body.
They got excited to see how big and tall they were.
Then the children began building their bodies.
Starting with creating their faces.
Eyes, mouths, nose, and ears.
They had a discussion about their senses.
They learned about their brain and how important it is.
Then it was onto the heart.
Mrs. Merrill taught them to find their heartbeat
after they ran for 1 minute.
There also was a stethescope work where they enjoyed finding
their hearts and hearing it beat.
They learned about their veins.
Then put on their lungs and their esophagus.


Mrs. Merrill is showing them how their stomachs work.
They enjoyed all Mrs. Merrill's presentations.

Then they learned about their kidneys, gall bladder,
spleen and pancreas.

They learned about their small and large intestine and bladder.

They were surprised to see how small their appendix was.


They learned about their bones, and muscles and skin.



Mrs. Merrill and Branson reviewing their parts.
Mrs. Merrill took the parts off and let the children put them
in the correct place.
They are sooo smart. They knew right where they belonged!



Kelten's Body


Davin just finished coloring his stomach and now is going to cut it out and put it on his body.




Irelynn just finished coloring her large intestine.




Kambria also working on hers.






Taylor beside her human body.



The children colored and cut out the body parts and helped Mrs. Merrill and Mrs. Brimhall place it on their paper life size bodies.

The children were so excited to finally take home their wonderful bodies. They had one more review with Mrs. Merrill and lots of jellybeans.
Mrs. Merril quized them about where parts were.
She would describe a function and the children would quickly tell her the part.
They each were able to get a jelly bean.
So fun!


Kasen and Josie



Levi


Braelyn



Baylee



Thursday, March 25, 2010

St. Patrick's Day Party

The kids all came dressed in GREEN.
SILLY FACES
They were so excited to start the festivities.
The children gathered around as Mrs. Merrill
demonstated how to make GREEN EGGS AND HAM.


They were in awe of all the eggs
that were needed to make this dish.
They counted each one.



Then while the eggs were cooking the children enjoyed
listening to Mrs. Merrill read the book GREEN EGGS and HAM.



The food was delectable.
The kids enjoyed eating the beautiful rainbow fruit platter.
Hoping they got a lot of the fluffy clouds (marshmallows).


Jocelyn and Irelynn in the background.
Davin and Levi ready to eat there yummy food.


After finishing their meal the kids made fruit loop necklaces.
Mrs. Merrill taught them A B patterns and A B C patterns.
The kids made different color patterns with the fruit loops.
They also played a game with a feather.
Mrs. Merrill went around the line tickling the kids faces with the feather.
The kids were challenged to not smile or laugh.
Kambria began to laugh even before Mrs. Merril touched her with the feather.
Then they danced and sang Irish songs.
So much fun.
It is so rewarding to see the children's growth.
Their confidence has increased.
They are all so special and we enjoy interacting with them.


Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Our Valentine Party!

Yummy group snack!

Smiles!


Mailboxes!


Everyone felt very loved.
Thankyou for all your work!



Monday, February 8, 2010

Valentine Party!

Thursday Feb. 11 we will be having a Valentine Party! The children have been working hard on their mailboxes. Each student is invited bring a valentine for each child in class. I have sent a class list home with each child. We will delver our mail learn some fun valentine jokes and poems. Create some loving crafts and eat group snack together. We have lots to look forward too.