ADST
Lego Cars
This week for science/ADST we worked with a partner (or small group) to build a balloon powered LEGO car. We had to use all our communication skills, critical thinking skills and creative thinking skills to figure this one out. We built, then tested, then revised, then tested again… We showed flexibility like Ormie and perseverance like … Continue reading
Bird Kites
ADST Big Idea: Skills can be developed through play. Science Big Idea: The motion of objects depends on their properties. Today we continued working on our science unit on Force and Motion. You might have noticed we have been building a number of flying ‘contraptions’ to explore a variety of forces at work…today we constructed … Continue reading
We’ve been busy!
We have have super busy in our classroom these last few weeks. We have been working on our Lion King project for a month now, and have finally completed it! We did lion research in the library with Ms. Besic and we learned so much about lions. Thanks for helping us use a variety of … Continue reading
Outdoor Adventures
This week we ventured into “Mother Nature” and “Baby Court” (also known as our garden and the grassy field right next to it) to do some exploring. We planned two activities: Build the first letter of your name using sticks and raffia Measure the items that have begun to grow in our garden and record … Continue reading
Bird’s Nests
We have been noticing all the birds around us during our nature school adventures. There are so many to see!! We have a list that includes 10 different species…can you remember them all? Lately the Robins have been very busy–singing, eating worms, and making nests. We were inspired by their construction and attempted to make … Continue reading
Sewing
In concert with our school wide “Project Of Heart” theme, we have been sewing Memory bags. This activity was inspired by the Indigenous story Shi-shi-etko. Shi-shi-etko gathers together many of the things of nature and places them into her bag of memories so that she will never forget her people and land as she prepares … Continue reading
Lego Summer Challenge
Here is a great challenge for you to try over the summer…can you build all of the items listed before we meet again in September?? Have fun!
Bubble Snake Maker
Are you looking for a fun ADST project? This one combines liquids and gases together! It is super easy–and tons of fun to play with. Materials: bottle scissors * adult supervision is needed elastic band flannel, face cloth, or old sock bubble mixture (store bought is fine–or you can make your own) food colouring (optional) … Continue reading
Light Play
This week’s challenge for Games & Choices time: It’s Light Play! This type of play helps develop the following skills: Story telling (Creative Thinking Skills) Properties of light (Science) Engineering (ADST) Problem Solving (Critical Thinking Skills) Options: Try out some toys to make shadows, use different fabrics, straws, cups or other materials. It’s also a … Continue reading
Construction Play
This week’s challenge for Games & Choices: It’s Construction Play! This type of play helps develop the following skills: story telling (creative thinking) balance and equivalence engineering (critical thinking) 3D space Option: Encourage your child to think outside the box using different materials–clothespins, solo cups, rug/fabric pieces… Check out the ‘Building’ series of books on … Continue reading