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In science, the children are expected to make exploratory observations using their senses.  We have been using the sense of touch to discover one of the properties of familiar objects – texture.  Texture is way something feels.  We can use words to describe different textures such as,

• Flat, smooth.
• Rough, bumpy
• Spiky, pointy
• Soft, fluffy
• Hard

In visual arts, we can use texture, one of the elements of design, to create crayon rubbings.

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In math, we have been exploring numbers to 5, and graphing and sorting.

We can count, show one-to-one correspondence, order and compare numbers, subitize (the ability to quickly identify the number of items in a small set without counting), estimate, decompose numbers (breaking a number into its parts) and form numerals correctly.

We can create concrete and pictorial graphs (bar and pictographs), classify and count objects in categories (sort), and explore probability (possible, impossible, always, sometimes never).

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The children are bringing home some of their math to share with you.

The next layer is the Understory.  This is the layer between the canopy and the forest floor.  The leaves and plants are so large that they capture what little light gets through.  It is a dark and humid place.  Animals living in the understory are suited for moving through tightly knit areas, such as the emerald tree boa, iguana and dart-poison frog.

The Canopy consists of closely spaced, tall trees with flat tops.  Vines, lianas and epiphytes drape from the trees.  The canopy is home to most animals.  Macaws, toucans, bats, monkeys and sloths live here.  The food that they eat can be found high in the trees, such as fruit, nuts and leaves. 

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Here are our emerald tree boas and sloths.